Job Description

Pharmacist

Salary:

Competitive salary offered / depending on experience

Why work for us?

Based in the Suffolk village of Woolpit, the Health Centre aims to provide:

the type of care that we would expect for ourselves and our own families.

We provide services to over 16,000 patients who live in a practice area of 75 square miles of rural West Suffolk, straddling the A14, between Thurston in the west, and Haughley in the east.

We pride ourselves on the high standards of our care we are holders of the Royal College of General Practitioners Practice Accreditation Award, a quality mark held by only 19 practices in the UK.

Our 7 GP partners and 5 non-partner GPs lead a multidisciplinary team of nurses, health care assistants, pharmacists and midwives all of whom are based in our purpose-built premises.

Benefits of working for Woolpit Health Centre include:

Attractive rates of pay with annual pay review (not agenda for change)*
Regular one-to-ones to aid good communication Generous annual leave entitlement Voluntary overtime when available Plenty of training opportunities Membership of the NHS contributory pension scheme
The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits scheme

Life insurance

Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and children's pension

Ill health benefits

20% employer contribution

Option of NHS discount and Blue Light Card for retail/dining/holidays etc

Main Purpose of Job

To support the Superintendent pharmacist in ensuring the safe and smooth running of the Pharmacy.

This role reports to the Superintendent Pharmacist, and has a key role working closely with all staff (clinical and non-clinical) across the Health Centre, as follows:

Liaising with all Pharmacy Staff in particular the Pharmacy Manager and Superintendent Pharmacist to ensure day to day safe running of the Pharmacy Liaising with the Superintendent Pharmacist to ensure implementation of the long-term business goals. Working with Partners and the Management Team Interacting with partner agencies and external organisations as required Maintaining good working relationships with e.g. nursing team, GP's Supporting all members of the Health Care Team with all aspects of information regarding medications. Clinical Advice on the use of medication
The Post holder will be responsible for supervising the following staff members:

Accredited Checking Technicians Dispensing Technicians Dispensary Assistants Counter Assistants

Duties of the successful applicant will include (this list is not exhaustive)

Supervising staff in response to business demands and to ensure safe running of the Pharmacy Ensuring a high quality personable service is provided to all customers Ensuring staff adhere to legal and statutory legislation, and work is undertaken within the regulatory framework of the General Pharmaceutical Council
Carrying out the day-to-day activities of a Pharmacist; Including New Medicine Service, Pharmacist referrals, accurately checking customer prescriptions and answering queries from patients and other Health Care Professionals.

Updating patient medication lists according to discharge summaries.

Other duties

Participate as required in any other duties reasonably considered appropriate to the post by the partners or practice manager.

This job description is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake

such other duties from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility of the grade.

This job description is subject to review and development from time to time in liaison with

the post holder.

Health Clearance

Health clearance is required for this appointment. Applicants must complete a medical questionnaire, return it to the Occupational Department and, if required, undergo a medical examination before appointment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

A Disclosure and Barring Service check and disclosure will be required before appointment

for all posts with access to children or vulnerable adults or where the post holder has access to patient information.

Confidentiality

You are required to maintain confidentiality of any information concerning patients which you have access to or may be given during your work, in accordance with current policy on confidentiality at the GP Practice sites you work at.

Security

It is the responsibility of all employees to work within the security policies and procedures of the practices they work at to protect the patients, staff and visitors. This duty applies to the specific work area of the individual and the practice in general.

Data Protection

This post has a confidential aspect. If you are required to obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer or word processor you should do 'It in a fair and lawful way'. You should hold data only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose and ought to disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Breaches of confidence in relation to data will result in disciplinary action which may involve dismissal.

Equal Opportunities

Equality of opportunity is an integral part of Woolpit Health Centre's recruitment and selection process and recruiting managers must ensure that they comply fully with Woolpit Health Centre's Equality & Diversity Policy. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age,

disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Woolpit Health Centre as an employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk of harm and expects all employees to share this commitment. If the post is one that involves access to children and vulnerable adults during the course of their normal duties, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

All clinical staff have a responsibility to understand the principles of the Mental Capacity

Act (DH, 2005) to ensure people who are 16 and over are empowered to make decisions for themselves. It is the responsibility of clinical staff to assess capacity within their particular remit of care provision; to identify, act and support those who lack capacity to make specific decisions.

Key skills and personal characteristics

Able to supervise/manage staff with varying needs Remain calm under pressure Accurate and methodical Responsible Able to pay attention to detail Able to understand law and guidelines on medicines Able to read and carry out instruction To be interested in people's health Able to explain clearly to members of the public Work flexibly and have a positive attitude and approach Willingness to expand the clinical aspect of the role

It is essential applicants meet the following criteria

Be registered as a Pharmacist with the GPhC Able to make decisions, lead, motivate and inspire staff Able to address staff training needs and performance issues Proven ability to quickly resolve problems, plan ahead and co-ordinate staff to run effective teams Build effective working relationships with customers, partners, external bodies and colleagues Demonstrate the ability to use own initiative and work efficiently under pressure Proven ability to provide good customer service, remain calm in busy periods ensuring a customer focussed approach Demonstrate excellent communication skills Ability to work unsupervised and as a member of a team Good organisational skills Good computer skills To undertake or have undertaken CPPE training courses to ensure current and new pharmacy services are delivered as part of the primary care network contract Direct Enhanced Services (DES)

It is desirable applicants meet the following criteria

Has a Independent prescriber Qualification Experience of undertaking projects aimed at improving processes or services Experience in a Dispensing Doctor - Pharmacy hybrid Experience of working to deliver the Healthy Living Pharmacy model Experience of the Pharmacy Quality Payments Scheme

Hours

To be agreed

N.B. Additional hours:

Saturdays on a rota Flexibility to work extra sessions for holiday and sickness as required
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 27.00 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/09/2025