NHS

Superintendent Pharmacist


PayCompetitive
LocationKing's Lynn/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R0010-25-0000?language=en&page=1057&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are looking for a Superintendent Pharmacist to join our well-established, patient-focussed pharmacy.

      As Superintendent Pharmacist, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the pharmacy operations, ensuring full regulatory compliance while delivering the highest standards of pharmaceutical care. You will have the autonomy to lead a dedicated team, drive service development, and maintain the safe and effective supply of medicines.

      Main duties of the job

      To ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of the pharmacy services, in accordance with national and local standards

      To develop a high quality and timely outpatient service for patients

      To fulfil the statutory responsibilities as required by the GPhC

      To provide efficient management and administration of the business

      • To hold accountability for the ordering and management of all medicines within the Pharmacy
      • Dispensing prescription medicines to the public
      • Liaise with doctors about the prescriptions on site liaison and daily meeting with doctors
      • Counselling and advising public on the treatment of minor ailments
      • Advising patients of any adverse side effects of medicines or potential interaction with other medicines / treatments
      • Undertaking medicines use reviews (MUR), and advanced services to help patients understand how their medicines work and why they have to take them

      About us

      We are a GP surgery and Pharmacy hybrid in Norfolk looking for a Superintendent Pharmacist.

      We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities for development and training.

      You will be eligible for the NEST pension scheme and entitled to 25 days annual leave pro rata in addition to bank holidays.

      This position is for 40 hours per week between Monday - Friday

      Details

      Date posted

      07 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      R0010-25-0000

      Job locations

      Watlington Health Limited

      Rowan Close, Watlington

      Kings Lynn

      Norfolk

      PE33 0TU


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      JOB DESCRIPTION

      POST Superintendent Pharmacist

      ACCOUNTABLE TO Practice Manager, Directors

      DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES Key Duties and Responsibilities

      Main Duties

      To ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of the pharmacy services, in accordance with national and local standards

      To develop a high quality and timely outpatient service for patients

      To fulfil the statutory responsibilities as required by the GPhC

      To provide efficient management and administration of the business To hold accountability for the ordering and management of all medicines within the Pharmacy Dispensing prescription medicines to the public Liaise with doctors about the prescriptions on site liaison and daily meeting with doctors Counselling and advising public on the treatment of minor ailments Advising patients of any adverse side effects of medicines or potential interaction with other medicines / treatments Undertaking medicines use reviews (MUR), and advanced services to help patients understand how their medicines work and why they have to take them Key Skills, Qualifications and experience required GPhC Registered Pharmacist Good knowledge of pharmacology and ability to analyse data and respond appropriately accordingly Ability to handle work pressure with tact Good interpersonal communication skills Adheres to standards & procedures, maintains confidentiality.

      PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

      Excellent Communication skills

      An ability to prioritise, attention to detail and cope under pressure

      Good time keeping

      Support team with work flow. To provide leadership for the staff alongside the Dispensary Manager

      These descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties but an indication of the main areas of work.

      It is intended for this to be a developing role. The Job Description will therefore be flexible as these roles may alter in the light of future development.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      JOB DESCRIPTION

      POST Superintendent Pharmacist

      ACCOUNTABLE TO Practice Manager, Directors

      DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES Key Duties and Responsibilities

      Main Duties

      To ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of the pharmacy services, in accordance with national and local standards

      To develop a high quality and timely outpatient service for patients

      To fulfil the statutory responsibilities as required by the GPhC

      To provide efficient management and administration of the business To hold accountability for the ordering and management of all medicines within the Pharmacy Dispensing prescription medicines to the public Liaise with doctors about the prescriptions on site liaison and daily meeting with doctors Counselling and advising public on the treatment of minor ailments Advising patients of any adverse side effects of medicines or potential interaction with other medicines / treatments Undertaking medicines use reviews (MUR), and advanced services to help patients understand how their medicines work and why they have to take them Key Skills, Qualifications and experience required GPhC Registered Pharmacist Good knowledge of pharmacology and ability to analyse data and respond appropriately accordingly Ability to handle work pressure with tact Good interpersonal communication skills Adheres to standards & procedures, maintains confidentiality.

      PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

      Excellent Communication skills

      An ability to prioritise, attention to detail and cope under pressure

      Good time keeping

      Support team with work flow. To provide leadership for the staff alongside the Dispensary Manager

      These descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties but an indication of the main areas of work.

      It is intended for this to be a developing role. The Job Description will therefore be flexible as these roles may alter in the light of future development.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GPhC Registered pharmacist

      Experience

      Essential

      • Good knowledge of pharmacology and ability to analyse data and respond appropriately accordingly
      • Ability to handle work pressure with tact
      • Good interpersonal communication skills
      • Adheres to standards & procedures, maintains confidentiality.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GPhC Registered pharmacist

      Experience

      Essential

      • Good knowledge of pharmacology and ability to analyse data and respond appropriately accordingly
      • Ability to handle work pressure with tact
      • Good interpersonal communication skills
      • Adheres to standards & procedures, maintains confidentiality.

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Watlington Health Limited

      Address

      Watlington Health Limited

      Rowan Close, Watlington

      Kings Lynn

      Norfolk

      PE33 0TU


      Employer's website

      https://www.watlingtonmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Watlington Health Limited

      Address

      Watlington Health Limited

      Rowan Close, Watlington

      Kings Lynn

      Norfolk

      PE33 0TU


      Employer's website

      https://www.watlingtonmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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