Pharmacist - Bank

Richmond Villages; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Pharmacist (Outpatients) for bank shifts to ensure quality patient care and meet GPhC standards. Responsibilities include managing pharmacy practices and delivering professional advice to patients. Ideal candidates will hold a valid registration and possess relevant leadership experience. Competitive salary and significant benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days of holiday per year

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Travel support and cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted online gym access

Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme

Bupa health insurance

Discounted dental insurance

Access to Digital GP

Emotional wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Registered as a pharmacist in the UK.
• Experience as a Responsible Pharmacist.
• Ability to provide patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Abide by GPhC standards and uphold their professional image.
• Ensuring legal and accurate dispensing of medicines.
• Provide counselling to patients regarding their medications.
• Address individual patient needs.
• Provide leadership in pharmacy practice.

Skills

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Leading teams and managing pharmacy

Excellent team-working skills

Clinical and hospital experience

Flexibility to work variable shifts

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacist (Outpatients) - Bank Shifts

Department: Pharmacy

Location: 164-178 Cromwell Hospital, Cromwell Road, London SW5 0TU

Salary: Competitive

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am–8:00pm, Saturdays 8:30am–2:30pm (Bank shifts)

What You’ll Do

• Abide by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards of conduct, ethics and performance as well as standards for registered pharmacies.
• Ensure the Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy service is patient‑focused, responsive and appropriate, upholding the professional image of the department.
• Work as a Responsible Pharmacist, ensuring medicines are dispensed legally, efficiently and accurately and that all required clinical and other checks are completed.
• Provide appropriate counselling and information to patients regarding their medicines.
• Provide professional leadership, ensuring all pharmacy practice—including your own—is within the boundaries described in the latest Medicines, Ethics and Practice guidelines issued by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and GPhC.
• Ensure individual patient needs are met and take appropriate actions to resolve issues as they arise.

What You’ll Bring

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience leading teams and managing a pharmacy as a Responsible Pharmacist.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank shifts.
• Excellent team‑working and communication skills.
• Clinical and hospital experience desirable.

Benefits

• 25 days of holiday per year, increasing with length of service, with option to buy or sell.
• Enhanced pension and life insurance.
• Travel support via season ticket loan or cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Discounted access to online gym sessions.
• Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme.
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
• Discounted dental insurance scheme.
• Access to the Digital GP platform on your mobile.
• Emotional wellbeing support.
• Family mental health line access.
• Financial wellbeing resources.
• Support for carers.

Why Bupa?

Bupa is a health insurer and provider dedicated to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We champion diversity, encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.