Overview
A community pharmacy role with a different direction. We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Pharmacist to join Bampton Pharmacy as we develop the pharmacy from a strong dispensing base into an increasingly clinical, service-led pharmacy.
The pharmacy is owned by Amicus Health, a local GP partnership. This creates a genuinely unusual opportunity to work closely with primary care colleagues, improve the way patients move between general practice and community pharmacy, and help shape services around the needs of the local population.
You will join a stable and experienced core pharmacy team and work with Titan PMR. We want to preserve the team's strong day-to-day problem solving and patient relationships while giving the pharmacist the authority and support to improve workflow, develop people, and expand clinical services.
What makes the role different?
- A pharmacy owned by a GP partnership, with direct opportunities for joined up working with GPs, practice pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- A clear ambition to grow Pharmacy First and other NHS and locally commissioned clinical services.
- Support to develop consultation and advanced clinical skills, with the potential over time to gain experience within general practice where this fits the pharmacist's development and the needs of the organisation.
- A stable core pharmacy team, with the opportunity to provide professional leadership, coaching and service direction.
- Titan PMR and a commitment to using technology and efficient workflows to release pharmacist time for patient-facing care.
- The opportunity to influence how an independent community pharmacy develops, with access to the clinical expertise and support of a wider primary care organisation.
The role
Alongside the core responsibilities of a community pharmacist and Responsible Pharmacist, you will have a meaningful leadership role. You will help set professional standards, support and develop the team, improve workflow and safety, and take ownership of increasing the quality and volume of clinical service delivery.
We would particularly like to hear from pharmacists who
- are GPhC registered and confident delivering safe, high-quality community pharmacy care;
- enjoy working with and developing a pharmacy team;
- want to spend more of their career using clinical and consultation skills;
- are interested in Pharmacy First, prevention, long-term condition support and the expanding clinical role of community pharmacy;
- are comfortable improving processes and using data to identify missed service opportunities;
- value collaborative working and would enjoy building relationships with local general practice colleagues.
What we offer
- Competitive salary of £57,500–£65,000 depending on experience and leadership responsibilities.
- 42.5 hour permanent contract, with the working pattern agreed as part of appointment.
- Supportive GP partnership ownership and access to a wider multidisciplinary clinical team.
- Professional development and CPD, including support to develop enhanced clinical and consultation skills.
- Potential future opportunities to gain experience in general practice/primary care, subject to skills, service needs and appropriate training.
- Autonomy to help shape pharmacy services, workflow, and team development.
To apply: Please send a CV and short covering statement explaining what attracts you to the role and how you would help develop a modern, service-led community pharmacy.
Community Pharmacist – Bampton Pharmacy
Job Description & Role Profile
Purpose of the role
To provide safe, effective and patient-centred pharmaceutical care while providing professional leadership to the pharmacy team. The postholder will combine excellent day-to-day community pharmacy practice with a strong focus on developing clinical services, improving workflow and supporting closer integration between community pharmacy and general practice.
Key responsibilities
1. Professional and clinical practice
- Act as Responsible Pharmacist and ensure the pharmacy operates safely and in accordance with GPhC standards, legislation, SOPs and NHS contractual requirements.
- Undertake clinical and accuracy checking, patient counselling, medicines advice and appropriate escalation/referral.
- Deliver and develop NHS and private clinical services, including Pharmacy First, New Medicine Service, hypertension services, vaccinations and other commissioned services relevant to the pharmacy.
- Promote safe, evidence-based, person-centred care and ensure appropriate clinical records and service documentation are maintained.
- Maintain professional competence and undertake appropriate CPD.
2. Service development and primary care integration
- Take an active role in expanding the pharmacy's portfolio and uptake of clinical services.
- Work with Amicus Health GPs, pharmacists and other clinicians to identify opportunities for safe, joined-up pathways between general practice and community pharmacy.
- Develop practical referral and communication processes that improve access and continuity for patients.
- Use service data, local need and missed-opportunity reviews to identify priorities for development.
- Contribute to audits, quality improvement and new service implementation.
- Where appropriate, and subject to competence, training and organisational need, develop experience in primary care and advanced clinical practice.
3. Team leadership and development
- Provide visible professional leadership to the pharmacy team and help create a positive, accountable and supportive working culture.
- Support effective allocation of work and skill mix so that the dispensary runs safely and efficiently and pharmacist capacity is available for clinical services.
- Coach, mentor and support colleagues, identifying training and competency needs.
- Encourage team members to identify and appropriately refer patients who may benefit from pharmacy services.
- Support performance conversations and contribute to recruitment, induction and development where required.
- Preserve and encourage effective day-to-day team problem solving while providing clear professional direction when needed.
4. Operations, workflow and technology
- Use Titan PMR effectively and support the team to make best use of technology and standardised workflows.
- Review dispensing and service processes to reduce avoidable delays, duplication, and risk.
- Support safe stock control, ordering, returns and management of high-cost or unusual items in line with agreed processes.
- Ensure appropriate SOPs; governance processes and records are in place and followed.
- Support safe and efficient management of deliveries, monitored dosage systems, and other pharmacy workflows where applicable.
5. Commercial and contractual performance
- Ensure eligible NHS and private services are consistently offered and correctly claimed.
- Support accurate month-end submissions and robust processes to minimise missed claims or avoidable loss of income.
- Balance commercial awareness with professional judgement and patient needs.
- Contribute to sensible stock, retail, and service decisions that support the long-term sustainability of the pharmacy.
6. Governance and collaboration
- Respond appropriately to incidents, near misses, complaints, and safeguarding concerns, promoting learning and improvement.
- Maintain confidentiality, information governance, and data security standards.
- Build constructive relationships with patients, local healthcare professionals and the wider Amicus Health team.
- Participate in relevant meetings, training, and multidisciplinary discussions.
Person specification
Essential
- MPharm degree (or equivalent) and current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Community pharmacy experience and ability to practice confidently as a Responsible Pharmacist.
- Strong clinical judgement and commitment to medicines safety and patient-centered care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead, support, and develop colleagues.
- Organised, reliable and able to prioritise effectively in a busy pharmacy.
- Interest in developing clinical services and working closely with primary care.
- Comfortable using digital systems and adapting workflow to make the best use of technology.
Desirable
- Experience of Pharmacy First and a broad range of NHS advanced/enhanced services.
- Previous supervisory, team-lead or pharmacy management experience.
- Independent Prescriber qualification, or an interest in developing prescribing/advanced clinical skills.
- Experience of Titan PMR.
- Experience of audit, quality improvement or service development.
- Experience of working with general practice or other primary care teams.
Pay: From £57,500.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you currently registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacist?
Work Location: In person
