Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Community Pharmacist to join Bampton Pharmacy, working closely with the adjacent GP surgery to deliver high-quality, integrated patient care. This role offers the chance to develop Pharmacy First and enhanced services, support digital innovation, and help shape a modern, community-focused pharmacy. Ideal for someone seeking autonomy, clinical impact, and the opportunity to be part of an ambitious primary care organisation.

Community Pharmacist - Bampton Pharmacy

& Role Profile

Job Title:

Community Pharmacist

Employed by:

Amicus Healthcare LTD

Reports To:

Superintendent Pharmacist / Group Manager

Accountable To:

Partners

Hours:

Up to 40 hours per week

Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experience

Base:

Bampton Pharmacy (adjacent to Bampton Surgery)

Overview of the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Community Pharmacist to lead the clinical and professional aspects of Bampton Pharmacy. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a new, integrated model with Bampton Surgery, ensuring cohesive patient pathways and modernising the delivery of pharmacy services within a thriving rural community.

The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the future of Bampton Pharmacy--driving high-quality clinical care, expanding Pharmacy First and locally commissioned services, strengthening digital workflows, and contributing to claim optimisation from day one. Working in close collaboration with the GP practice team, the post holder will support the development of innovative services, enhanced patient experience, and strong contractual performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Leadership & Service Development

Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the Pharmacy First service in close collaboration with Bampton Surgery. Identify, expand, and embed advanced, enhanced, and locally commissioned services that meet local population needs. Maintain expert knowledge of NHS and local pharmacy contracts to ensure full compliance and maximise income opportunities. Conduct clinical audits, ensuring high standards of safety, governance, and professional practice. Support integration of digital tools to enhance clinical quality and streamline patient pathways.

2. Collaboration with Bampton Surgery

Work closely with GPs, nurses, and practice-based teams to deliver seamless, joined-up patient care. Contribute to the development of shared pathways between pharmacy and practice to improve access, reduce duplication, and support patient self-management. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings or service-planning discussions when required. Establish strong relationships to support joint initiatives, particularly around chronic disease management, minor illnesses, and medicine optimisation.

3. Patient Experience, Engagement & Digital Access

Champion excellent patient experience across all pharmacy services. Support patients to understand and use digital tools. Encourage appropriate use of pharmacy services and strengthen the pharmacy's presence in the local community.

4. Clinical Governance & Compliance

Ensure all services and day-to-day clinical activity comply with GPhC standards, NHS contractual obligations, and organisational policies. Ensure safe systems for dispensing, clinical checking, SOP compliance, incident management and reporting. Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional, legal and governance requirements. Contribute to safeguarding, controlled drug compliance and data protection standards. Support new digital governance processes in partnership with the Operations Manager and central digital leads.

5. Financial & Contractual Performance

Ensure all claims, submissions and clinical activity records are accurate, timely, and maximised. Identify opportunities for new or enhanced services that support financial sustainability and meet local demand. Monitor service uptake, outcomes and missed opportunities, contributing ideas for improvement. Support pharmacy development aligned to the wider AHG strategy and Bampton's integrated model.

6. Team Support & Clinical Staff Development

Act as the professional lead for the pharmacy team, supporting safe, effective and patient-centred practice. Provide informal teaching, coaching and clinical supervision for pharmacy support staff. Support the training and confidence-building of staff in delivering Pharmacy First and other services. Encourage a positive, collaborative culture where all staff understand their role in delivering high-quality care.

Person Specification

Essential

MPharm degree (or equivalent) GPhC registration as a Pharmacist Strong understanding of NHS pharmacy services, Pharmacy First, and funding streams Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with the GP surgery Commitment to high standards of patient care and patient experience Strong clinical judgement and attention to detail Ability to use and adapt to digital pharmacy tools and systems Ability to contribute to claim optimisation and accurate clinical recording

Desirable

Experience working in close partnership with GP practices or within an integrated care model IP Qualification (or commitment ot undertake this) Experience delivering enhanced and commissioned services Interest in digital transformation and workflow modernisation

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience Professional development and funded training opportunities Strong clinical links with Bampton Surgery and wider Amicus Health Group teams Supportive, innovative working environment Opportunity to shape the development of a modern, integrated community pharmacy Chance to contribute to pioneering pharmacy-GP integrated pathways Based in a friendly, rural community with a progressive healthcare organisation
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 35,463.89 per year

Expected hours: 16 - 40 per week

Application question(s):

Are you currently registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacist?
Work Location: In person