Pharmacist - Bury, Greater Manchester
- Employer
- Strachans Chemist
- Location
- Bury, Greater Manchester
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- 12 May 2018
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- Role
- Community Pharmacist
- Sector
- Independent
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are a thriving independent community pharmacy business who firmly believes that to serve the community requires a constant commitment and professional attitude to its healthcare needs. All candidates wishing to apply for the role, will be experienced in their career as a pharmacist, have good communication skills with patients and staff. In return you will receive a competitive annual salary and holidays (including public holidays) as well as ongoing training and development. The successful candidate will work as a community pharmacist in a busy pharmacy providing a range of pharmacy related services.
Key responsibilities:
- dispense and check prescription medicines to the public
- ensure that different treatments are compatible
- check dosage and ensure that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labelled.
- supervise the preparation of any medicines, as required
- keep a register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes
- liaise with doctors about prescriptions
- sell over-the-counter medicines
- advise the public on the treatment of minor ailments
- advise patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines
- be responsible for preparation and checking of dosette boxes
- undertake Medicine Use Reviews (MURs)
- provide support through the New Medicine Service (NMSs) to patients
- offer specialist health checks, such as blood pressure and cholesterol monitoring and diabetes screening, as required
- arrange the delivery of prescription medicines to patients
- manage, lead, supervise and train pharmacy staff
- supervise disposal of unwanted and out of date medicines
- keep up to date with current pharmacy practices
Working hours
The successful candidate will work 40 - 44 hours each week. 4 days a week + Saturday morning (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm)
Skills
Although it is not an exhaustive list the candidate will be expected to at least exhibit the following skills:
- excellent communication skills as they must listen carefully to what patients say, as well as explain complex and sometimes sensitive information to the patient and other healthcare professionals
- the ability to work with others in a team, as well as to lead a team
- an empathy for the welfare of the patients
- accuracy and attention to detail
- a methodical approach to work
- a professional and confident manner at all times
- be prepared to take responsibility of situations
Interested candidates may apply via C+D Jobs below. For further information, email mail@strtraining.co.uk or email your CV and application letter
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