Medicare Pharmacy Group – Carrickfergus

Archived on 13 August 2017 – this content has expired.

Role Information

Contact Name
Cherith Biggerstaff

Region
Northern Ireland

Address
48/51 Bridewell Drive
Carrickfergus
BT38 8JN
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Placement Type
Pharmacy Manager

Job Title
Pharmacy Manager (Sunnylands)

Job Description

Job Title:    Pharmacy Manager
Job Ref.  PMLANDS0717
Location:    MediCare Pharmacy, 48/51 Bridewell Drive, Carrickfergus, BT38 8JN
Reporting to:   Area Pharmacy Manager
Salary Grade:     M3 ( circa £35,000)
Contract Type:     Full Time; Permanent
Hours of Work:    Monday – Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (40 hours)

About Medicare:
MediCare is a modern and progressive local pharmacy group. Starting out with one pharmacy in Belfast in 1987, MediCare has grown through acquisition and is now operating 53 pharmacies and 3 health & beauty stores across Northern Ireland. We currently employ over 700 staff including 100 pharmacists.
About You:
The successful candidate will be a registered Pharmacist with an excellent knowledge of the Pharmacy environment and have 3 years’ post qualification experience. Patient care will be at the forefront of your concern with every patient being treated as an individual. Using your expert knowledge you will assist our customers by recommending and promoting our range of health services.
Primary Purpose:
To ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Pharmacy; to maximise NHS dispensing and the provision of Professional services; to maximise the OTC sales and profitability of the branch and to ensure all staff and pharmacists working within the branch comply with all statutory and/or professional obligations.

Candidates must demonstrate on their application how they meet the following criteria:
ESSENTIAL
Applicants must be a 1 year qualified Pharmacist registered with, or eligible to be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland.  Previous active involvement in Pharmacy services initiatives such as Smoking Cessation, Minor Ailments and Medicines Use Reviews and experience of multiple dispensing including MDS.
DESIRABLE:
One year’s experience of managing a Community pharmacy, experience of managing a busy retail environment and experience of Medicare’s Standard Operating Procedures
We reserve the right to amend the criteria in order to facilitate shortlisting. For further information and to download an application form, please visit www.medicare-group.com/join us

The closing date for receipt of completed online applications is: Sunday 13th August, 2017
MediCare Pharmacy Group is positively committed to Equality of Opportunity in employment.

Employee Benefits

Pension
Car Parking
Occupational Sick Pay

Positions Available
1

Salary
£35,000

End Date
13/08/2017

Role Details

Pharmacy Manager required. Application closing date 13/08/2017.

Send your CV and/or cover letter to: cherith.biggerstaff@medicare-group.com