Glevum Pharmacy – Gloucester

Job Description

• To support compliance with all statutory and professional requirements of a registered retail pharmacy business.
• To develop competence through training and regular appraisals such that customers and patients receive an excellent professional and caring service.
• To develop good management practice through compliance with company systems and procedures, effective use of resources, and following Pre-registration Tutor instruction and guidance.
• To maximize NHS and retail turnover and profitability of the business.
• To assist in the operations and dispensing of prescriptions and the supply of pharmaceutical products including controlled drugs and appliances ensuring safety and clinical appropriateness.
• Responds to symptoms and recommends appropriate OTC medication.
• Counsel and advice patients appropriately under supervision.
• Works within legal, ethical and governance framework keeping abreast of current changes.
• To participate in the training program as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council and prepare for the pre-registration examination.
• To be responsible for self directed learning to support the collection of a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence and participate in appraisals with the pre-registration tutor as per company guidance and GPhC program compliance.
• To attend study days and complete pre and post study assignments
• To develop knowledge and skills within each competency areas as mapped to GPhC performance standards.
• To participate in Audit as instructed by the pre-registration tutor to comply with the requirements of the GPhC training program.
• To communicate and liaise effectively with other members of the healthcare professions and build relationships with external organizations such as GP surgeries and area teams.
• Ensure that the branch is open for trading and dispensing of prescriptions during the registered opening hours.
• Respect confidentiality of information concerning customers and staff in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• Maintain confidentiality of company policies and figure statistics.
• Ensure all prescriptions are fully and accurately endorsed.
• Complete all NHS/Area teams paperwork requirements accurately on time.
• Attend and/or complete all courses/ meetings as required by the company, e.g. annual conference or area meetings. This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties as directed by the Manager which are done by a person holding similar post.
• Deal with customer complaints promptly and efficiently in accordance with company policy

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Employee Benefits

We can provide you the best start to your Pharmacy career. We also give you the opportunity to work with us as a Pharmacist once you are qualified. As part of our team you will get:

• Full support from the Group Management team
• Employer sponsored External training
• Branch Performance based annual bonus
• Opportunity to become Pharmacist Manager
• In store Employee Discount
• Support via group Per-registration training and learning sessions

You will experience what’s at the heart of a pharmacy career with us – helping customers and colleagues alike. In addition to the skills you have learnt at university, you will be actively working in a healthcare team where your people skills will be every bit as important as your professional expertise. You’ll be given a dedicated tutor – who will guide and mentor you all the way. They will be there not only to assess your performance, but to also support you both from a personal and professional perspective. We have a combined, 48 years’ worth of Pharmacy experience