Pharmacist
Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunity (minimum 20 hours per week)
Competitive Salary | NHS Pension Scheme | No Weekends or Bank Holidays | Free Parking
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our friendly pharmacy team based within Buxted Medical Centre.
Outstanding Benefits Include
✓ NHS Pension Scheme (with approximately 50% employer contribution)
✓ Competitive salary, dependent on experience
✓ Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
✓ No weekend working
✓ No bank holiday working
✓ Paid lunch break
✓ Free on-site parking
✓ Flexible working arrangements considered
✓ Direct GP support and multidisciplinary team working
✓ Opportunity to develop independent prescribing skills
✓ Supportive, non-corporate working environment
About Us
We are a friendly dispensing practice pharmacy based within Buxted Medical Centre in East Sussex. Unlike a traditional high-street pharmacy, we offer pharmacists the opportunity to work closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals, providing continuity of care and a truly patient-centred service.
Whether you are newly qualified, looking for a change from a busy community pharmacy environment, or seeking a role that offers greater clinical integration and work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.
Our pharmacy is integrated within the practice, allowing direct access to clinicians and fostering collaborative working to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
We are proud of our supportive culture and welcome ideas and suggestions to help develop and improve our services.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our established team on either a full-time or part-time basis.
You will work alongside:
- Another Pharmacist
- Superintendent Pharmacist
- Accredited Checking Technician (ACT)
- Experienced dispensary team
- GPs, nurses and wider practice staff
We use ProScript and have immediate access to clinical support whenever required.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing safe and effective pharmaceutical care to patients
- Supporting dispensing and accuracy checking processes
- Clinical screening and authorisation of prescriptions
- Supporting medication provision for care home residents
- Delivering pharmacy services and contributing to service development
- Acting as a role model for excellent patient care and customer service
Services We Currently Provide
- New Medicine Service (NMS)
- Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS)
- Discharge Medicines Service (DMS)
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Seasonal vaccination programmes
We are keen to expand our clinical service offering and would welcome applicants with ideas and enthusiasm for developing additional services.
Training can be provided for vaccination services and other areas of professional development.
About You
You will:
- Hold an MPharm degree (or equivalent)
- Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Be committed to delivering high-quality patient care
- Have a positive, proactive and supportive approach
Independent Prescribers are welcome to apply, although this is not essential.
Applications are welcomed from newly qualified pharmacists, experienced pharmacists and independent prescribers. Full training and support will be provided to help the successful candidate develop within the role.
Working Hours
The pharmacy is open Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 6.30pm, with a paid lunch break each day.
We are happy to discuss full-time, part-time and flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.
Location
Buxted Medical Centre is located in a beautiful semi-rural setting in East Sussex:
- 15 minutes from Crowborough
- 40 minutes from Brighton
- 40 minutes from Eastbourne
- 2-minute walk from Buxted railway station
If you are looking for a rewarding role that offers genuine work-life balance, close multidisciplinary working and the opportunity to make a real difference to patients, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
