Community Pharmacist - Bampton PharmacyNHS

Job summary

A community pharmacy role with a different direction. We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Pharmacist to join Bampton Pharmacy as we develop the pharmacy from a strong dispensing base into an increasingly clinical, service-led pharmacy.

The pharmacy is owned by Amicus Health, a local GP partnership. This creates a genuinely unique opportunity to work closely with primary care colleagues, improve the way patients move between general practice and community pharmacy, and help shape services around the needs of the local population.

You will join an experienced core pharmacy team and work with Titan PMR. We want to preserve the team's strong day-to-day problem solving and patient relationships while giving the pharmacist the authority and support to improve workflow, develop people, and expand clinical services.

What makes the role different?

Owned by a GP partnership, our pharmacy offers a unique opportunity for joined up working with GPs, practice pharmacists and the wider clinical team. Youll help grow Pharmacy First and other clinical services, with support to develop advanced consultation skills and potential future experience in general practice. Youll join a stable core team, providing leadership and helping shape service development. Using Titan PMR and efficient workflows, our aim is to release pharmacist time for patient-facing care, backed by the clinical expertise and support of a wider primary care organisation.

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Main duties of the job

The Community Pharmacist will provide safe, effective and patient-centred pharmaceutical care while providing professional leadership to the pharmacy team. Acting as Responsible Pharmacist, you will oversee clinical and accuracy checking, patient counselling, medicines advice and the delivery of NHS and private services, including Pharmacy First, NMS, blood pressure checks and vaccinations.

A key focus will be developing our clinical services and strengthening joined-up working with Amicus Health GPs, pharmacists and the wider primary care team. You will help identify new service opportunities, develop referral pathways and contribute to audit and quality improvement.

You will provide visible leadership to our experienced pharmacy team, supporting training, development, effective workflow and skill mix whilst encouraging the teams established day-to-day problem solving. You will use Titan PMR and technology to improve efficiency and release pharmacist time for clinical care.

You will also support good governance, stock control, NHS claims and service performance. Over time, there may be opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills and gain experience within general practice

Job description

Key responsibilities

1. Professional and clinical practice

• Act as Responsible Pharmacist and ensure the pharmacy operates safely and in accordance with GPhC standards, legislation, SOPs and NHS contractual requirements.
• Undertake clinical and accuracy checking, patient counselling, medicines advice and appropriate escalation/referral.
• Deliver and develop NHS and private clinical services, including Pharmacy First, New Medicine Service, hypertension services, vaccinations and other commissioned services relevant to the pharmacy.
• Promote safe, evidence-based, person-centred care and ensure appropriate clinical records and service documentation are maintained.
• Maintain professional competence and undertake appropriate CPD.

2. Service development and primary care integration

• Take an active role in expanding the pharmacy's portfolio and uptake of clinical services.
• Work with Amicus Health GPs, pharmacists and other clinicians to identify opportunities for safe, joined-up pathways between general practice and community pharmacy.
• Develop practical referral and communication processes that improve access and continuity for patients.
• Use service data, local need and missed-opportunity reviews to identify priorities for development.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement and new service implementation.
• Where appropriate, and subject to competence, training and organisational need, develop experience in primary care and advanced clinical practice.

3. Team leadership and development

• Provide visible professional leadership to the pharmacy team and help create a positive, accountable and supportive working culture.
• Support effective allocation of work and skill mix so that the dispensary runs safely and efficiently and pharmacist capacity is available for clinical services.
• Coach, mentor and support colleagues, identifying training and competency needs.
• Encourage team members to identify and appropriately refer patients who may benefit from pharmacy services.
• Support performance conversations and contribute to recruitment, induction and development where required.
• Preserve and encourage effective day-to-day team problem solving while providing clear professional direction when needed.

4. Operations, workflow and technology

• Use Titan PMR effectively and support the team to make best use of technology and standardised workflows.
• Review dispensing and service processes to reduce avoidable delays, duplication, and risk.
• Support safe stock control, ordering, returns and management of high-cost or unusual items in line with agreed processes.
• Ensure appropriate SOPs; governance processes and records are in place and followed.
• Support safe and efficient management of deliveries, monitored dosage systems, and other pharmacy workflows where applicable.

5. Commercial and contractual performance

• Ensure eligible NHS and private services are consistently offered and correctly claimed.
• Support accurate month-end submissions and robust processes to minimise missed claims or avoidable loss of income.
• Balance commercial awareness with professional judgement and patient needs.
• Contribute to sensible stock, retail, and service decisions that support the long-term sustainability of the pharmacy.

6. Governance and collaboration

• Respond appropriately to incidents, near misses, complaints, and safeguarding concerns, promoting learning and improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality, information governance, and data security standards.
• Build constructive relationships with patients, local healthcare professionals and the wider Amicus Health team.
• Participate in relevant meetings, training, and multidisciplinary discussions.

About us

Bampton Pharmacy is an established community pharmacy serving Bampton and the surrounding area. Now owned by Amicus Health, a local GP partnership, the pharmacy has a unique opportunity to combine the accessibility and personal relationships of community pharmacy with the clinical expertise and support of a wider primary care organisation.

We have a stable and experienced core pharmacy team and are investing in technology, including Titan PMR, to create efficient workflows and give our pharmacists more time for patient-facing care.

Our ambition is to build on the pharmacys strong foundations and develop a modern, clinically focused service. We want to expand Pharmacy First and other NHS and locally commissioned services, while developing closer working relationships with GPs, practice pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

We value a supportive, collaborative culture where staff are trusted to solve problems, contribute ideas and help shape how the pharmacy develops.