Pharmacist

Job description

Job title: Pharmacist

Branch Address:

2 Blackcot Road, Dalkeith EH22 4AA

Salary and Hourly Rate: From £28.70 per hour

Working Hours: 31.5 hours (Job share with experienced Pharmacist)

Week 1 to 3: Monday, Thursday & Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm.

Week 4: Monday, Thursday & Friday 8:30am to 6pm.

Are you a dedicated and patient-focused Pharmacist looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the healthcare industry?

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced pharmacist to join our team in the Newbattle store. As a reputable and community oriented pharmacy chain, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our patients. If you are passionate about improving the well being of individuals in your community and eager to work in a collaborative and supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

This branch is staffed with an experienced team of 8 support staff including a Non Pharmacist Manager/ACPT, providing an excellent service to the local community from their setting in a Adjacent to a health centre. Currently dispensing around 9000 items per month, this is a BUSY branch. As well as providing a variety of services, this branch also utilises our Medipac robotic distribution technology. This frees up your time to provide the care our patients deserve.

What We Offer

• From £28.70 per hour
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Increasing to 32 days with length of service)
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday per year
• GPhC fees paid
• Performance related bonus of up to £5000 per year
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Market leading employee discounts programme including a range of big name retailers

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical guidelines
• Provide medication counselling and support to patients, answering their questions and addressing concerns
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, to optimize patient care
• Conduct medication reviews and ensure safe and effective medication management
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage pharmacy inventory
• Provide immunization services (where applicable)
• Offer advice on over-the-counter medications and healthcare products
• Actively participate in health promotion and public health initiatives

What We Require

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Proven experience in a busy pharmacy setting
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical products and healthcare trends
• A flexible and positive approach to problem-solving

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dalkeith

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-01-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English