Overview
Join to apply for the Pharmacist role at Morrisons in Felixstowe. This is a part-time position (30 hours per week) within a store that dispenses over 8,500 valued items on average to the local community each month.
Responsibilities
* Understand customer needs and respond responsibly and appropriately to any queries
* Maintain a customer-focused environment and create moments that matter to customers when they need it most
* Engage confidently and compassionately with customers, guiding them to take medication safely and effectively
* Ensure product knowledge remains relevant and up to date, responding to customer needs appropriately
* Provide essential Pharmacy Services (e.g. Flu Vaccines / NHS Pharmacy First Service)
* Work collaboratively with other pharmacy colleagues, offering support and advice, while sharing accurate information confidentially and in a timely manner
* Support the Pharmacy Team and Store Manager with the delivery of agreed KPIs
* Be responsible for the safe, effective and legal running of the pharmacy (e.g. clinically checking prescriptions / management of Controlled Drugs / appropriate staffing levels)
* Follow all Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures
* Support the completion of all pharmacy audits and any resulting actions/outputs
* Ensure compliance to Pharmacy Data Security & Protection at all times
* Oversee the ordering and replenishment of pharmacy stock and control the sale of medicines, particularly those subject to misuse and abuse
* Report any dispensing errors and near misses
* Act promptly to any stock recall notices / drug alerts
* Build relationships with GPs and other appropriate Healthcare Professionals in the community
* Use expert knowledge & opportunistic interventions to deliver pharmacy services and sales, while complying with clinical, ethical and professional requirements
About You
* Possess a Pharmacy degree
* Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Have experience of working in the community pharmacy sector
* Demonstrate experience of working as part of a successful team
* Show care and compassion for customers with a customer-first ethos
* Be enthusiastic and committed to delivering pharmacy services and KPIs
* Deliver the highest level of customer service, building relationships with customers, colleagues and the community
Pharmacists working for Morrisons will have to complete a DBS check (organised by us) prior to commencement of employment.
Morrisons Pharmacies offer colleagues a high level of working flexibility and control over their work rotas. This enables routine overlap periods with other pharmacists on duty, for consistency of patient care and colleague development.
We are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Everyone is welcome at Morrisons.
About Us
We\'re Foodmakers and Shopkeepers and together, we make Morrisons. We\'re the only UK retailer with our own manufacturing business. Our pharmacies are the natural next step. Helping to make Britain healthier, our 117 in-store pharmacies enable millions of customers to look after themselves inside and out. Here we offer all kinds of support from medicines, consultations and diabetes checks to advice on weight loss, healthy eating and giving up smoking.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks paid annual leave (25 plus 8 pro-rata)
* 15% discount in our stores from day one
* Additional 10% discount card for a nominated friend or family member
* Matched pension contributions and 4x life assurance
* Private Aviva Healthcare
* GPhC fees covered by us, every year
* Career progression and development opportunities
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Subsidised staff canteen
* Free parking
* Healthcare/Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP
* Morrisons MyPerks offering discounts with over 850 retailers
* Optional payroll charity donations
* Enhanced company maternity, paternity and adoption schemes
We have an enhanced benefits package available to suitable candidates, including a relocation allowance or a welcome package where applicable. Please reach out to us for more information.
If you’re interested in taking on a new challenge and have the skills to strengthen our team further, then we want to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries
Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom; Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom
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