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Relief Pharmacist

J713099 Salisbury South West £62K / Year

Relief Pharmacist role across Dorset, Cornwall, Salisbury and Portsmouth

About the Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Relief Pharmacist to join a well-established pharmacy organisation, supporting a combination of hospital and community pharmacy services across Dorset, Cornwall, Salisbury and Portsmouth.

This varied role would suit a flexible, motivated pharmacist who enjoys working across different settings and is passionate about delivering safe, effective and high-quality patient care.

You will provide essential cover across multiple sites, supporting planned leave, staff absences and periods of increased demand to ensure the smooth running of pharmacy services. With opportunities to work across both hospital and community environments, this position offers variety, professional development and the chance to make a meaningful difference to patient outcomes.

The pharmacies dispense approximately 7,000 items on average, with different dispensing systems used across hospital and community settings, including CMM and ProScript.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with legal, clinical and professional standards.
• Provide expert advice and counselling to patients regarding their medicines and general health concerns.
• Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses and wider multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care.
• Support medication reviews and promote the safe and effective use of medicines.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support effective stock management.
• Provide advice on over-the-counter medicines and relevant healthcare services.
• Deliver immunisation services where appropriate to the setting and your competencies.
• Contribute to health promotion and public health initiatives.
• Adapt to the needs of different pharmacy sites, maintaining consistently high professional standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• The flexibility and willingness to travel between sites across the designated region.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and a strong commitment to patient safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• A proactive, adaptable and solution-focused approach.
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality patient care across different pharmacy environments.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £61,875 IRO per annum
• 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 40 days with length of service (pro rata where applicable).
• Mileage paid for work-related travel.
• GPhC annual renewal fees covered.
• Performance-related bonus of up to £2,000 per year.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Access to an employee discount programme offering savings with major retailers and brands.

Interested?

If you're a registered pharmacist looking for a varied relief position offering exposure to both hospital and community pharmacy, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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