Gordons Chemists is Northern Ireland’s largest Independent Pharmacy chain with 55 stores throughout Northern Ireland. We are expanding our private professional services offering. We are seeking to recruit a team member who can help shape our expanding private services and conduct Gordons Health Checks in all our stores.
Duties Include:
• Deliver Gordon’s Health Checks in a number of our stores on a rotational basis.
• Interface with both our store staff and our store customers to promote the Gordons Health Check service.
• Complete Health Check tests with sensitivity within our store consulting facilities. This will initially involve the patient’s finger prick blood samples being used for testing purposes.
• Manage & attend to prebooked appointments and managing ad hoc appointments within the pharmacies.
• The role requires strong personal customer engagement and communication. It will also require the ability to appropriately promote, upsell and deliver services throughout all relevant stores.
• Whilst this new role will be a standalone position, it is anticipated that there may be a future requirement to manage a team.
• There will be an important administrative requirement to accurately record and submit relevant data and communicate clearly with patients.
• Other duties as required to facilitate the role out and development of the service.
Essential Requirements:
• Qualified Nurse or Midwife(can be practicing or non-practicing with no previous fitness to practice concerns or removal from register) or;
• Other qualified Health Care Professional or Practitioner – for example Paramedic, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Phlebotomist, Dental Technician/Nurse or;
• Trained Pharmacy Dispensary team members
• Previous nursing or healthcare experience
• Vaccinated against Hepatitis B or prepared to be vaccinated
• Be hard working and enthusiastic
• Demonstrate exceptional professional patient care and communication
• Demonstrate awareness and importance of patient safety and hygiene
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a ‘can do attitude’
• Proficient and working knowledge in Microsoft packages
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality.
• Ability to work on own initiative and promote and deliver service offerings
• Willing to complete Phlebotomy training or other role specific qualifications as required
• Required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
• UK driving license and have own vehicle.
• Flexible to work in all Gordons Chemist branches
• Eligibility to work in UK
Desirable Requirements:
• Previous healthcare experience
• Previous management experience
• Previous relevant experience in a similar environment
• Previous Phlebotomy experience and certificate or equivalent training.
• Previous experience in a private healthcare setting
We reserve the right to amend criteria in order to facilitate shortlisting.
Location:
This role will involve you working throughout all Gordons Chemists Branches in Northern Ireland
Duration:
This position is Full Time and Permanent, working 40 hours / 5 days per week 9.00am to 6.00pm/ Monday to Saturday. (Consideration will be given to 32 hours / 4 days per week).
Compensation:
The successful candidate will receive an attractive salary inclusive of commission based on target sales. Additional benefits include: Reimbursement of mileage monthly, Staff discount, pension and 20 days holiday plus 8 statutory days.
To Apply:
Applications should be made in writing accompanied by a current C.V. detailing why you believe you are suitable and how you meet the relevant essential and desirable criteria or alternatively complete an application form from the website ensuring all information is detailed clearly.
All applications should be forwarded to Corina Marshall, Head of Human Resources by email to HR@gordons-chemists.com or by post to Gordons Chemists, 74 Scarva Road, Banbridge, Co Down, BT32 3QD.
Closing Date:
Monday 19 January 2026