Second Pharmacist | Community Pharmacy I Condensed Working Week!

Job description

Second Pharmacist | Community Pharmacy I Condensed Working Week!

£64,896 + Bonus + 28 Days AL + Paid Lunch + MUCH MORE!

48 hours per week

Tiptree, Essex

Compass Associates are excited to be working with one of the UK’s most exciting Pharmacy groups, offering both high street and online Pharmacy operation. They are currently seeking a dedicated Second Pharmacist for their branch in Tiptree. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and legally compliant delivery of pharmaceutical services while driving high standards of patient care. As a Pharmacist with this highly successful Pharmacy group, you'll play a vital role in delivering excellent customer and patient care. It goes beyond simply dispensing medicine – it's about actively listening, providing expert advice, and offering reassurance.

Benefits

• £64,896
• Highly competitive bonus structure
• 6 weeks paid annual leave
• Matched pension contributions
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Paid lunch
• Free parking

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and accurate dispensing of medications.
• Perform thorough clinical and accuracy checks on all prescriptions.
• Ensure full compliance with GPhC standards and all legal, ethical, and professional requirements.
• Manage and secure controlled drugs in accordance with regulations.
• Lead, support, and train pharmacy staff including technicians and counter teams.
• Communicate effectively with prescribers to clarify and optimise patient therapies.
• Provide expert advice on the use of medications, potential side effects, and interactions.
• Deliver and promote a range of NHS and private pharmacy services.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and budget management.
• Maintain accurate patient and stock records using pharmacy IT systems.
• Ensure a positive, professional, and patient-focused environment within the branch.
• Stay up-to-date on new medicines, guidance, and industry developments.
• Undertake any additional duties required to support effective branch operations.

Person Specification

• MPharm degree or equivalent and current GPhC registration.
• A passion for community pharmacy and delivering optimal care to customers.
• High attention to detail with a methodical, accurate working style.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and use of initiative.
• IT literate with confidence using pharmacy systems.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and the provision of national and local services.
• Demonstrated high levels of professional expertise and respect from stakeholders, peers, patients, customers, and external professionals.
• Collaborative and team-centered approach.

Location

This Community Pharmacy is based in Tiptree and commutable from Colchester, Chelmsford, Braintree, Bishops Stortford, Sudbury, Halstead, Witham, West Mersea, and Clacton-on-Sea.

References

Compass Associates are working in partnership on this position. If you are not interested, but know someone who is, we offer £200 vouchers for each successful recommendation.

Contact Details

If you are interested in the position, please contact Natasha Isaac on 02392 417 107 or alternatively, you can email at nisaac@compassltd.co.uk.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Tiptree

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-01-2026

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