About Company
At Career.zycto, we believe in empowering healthcare professionals to make a tangible difference in their communities. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking healthcare group, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care across our network of integrated pharmacies. For a Pharmacist seeking a stimulating environment where clinical expertise meets retail innovation, Career.zycto offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and impact. Join a team where your passion for patient well-being and medication management is not just valued, but central to our mission. We foster a supportive culture that champions continuous learning and excellence.
Job Description
As a Pharmacist – Retail & Clinical with Career.zycto in Cardonald, Glasgow, you will step into a pivotal role at the heart of our community health services. This is a truly unique opportunity for an experienced, dedicated, and compassionate pharmacist to seamlessly blend their retail management acumen with advanced clinical practice. You will be fundamentally responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and highly efficient delivery of comprehensive pharmaceutical care, while simultaneously contributing to and driving the commercial success and growth of the pharmacy.
Your role will demand a dual focus, encompassing both the operational excellence and dynamic leadership required within a busy retail pharmacy environment, alongside the crucial application and advancement of your clinical knowledge. You will meticulously dispense prescriptions, provide unparalleled expert medication counselling, and proactively conduct advanced clinical services. These will include vital medication reviews, comprehensive minor ailment consultations, and essential vaccination services, all tailored to meet the diverse needs of our patient population. This role emphatically demands a proactive individual who is deeply passionate about patient education, preventative health, and capable of building strong, enduring, and trusting relationships within the vibrant local community of Cardonald.
We are specifically seeking a natural leader who can inspire, mentor, and guide a dedicated pharmacy support team, fostering an environment of continuous professional improvement, collaborative spirit, and unwavering patient-centric care. Beyond the essential dispensing function, you will be instrumental in identifying, developing, and implementing innovative new clinical services that enhance patient outcomes and broaden our service offering. You will be key in optimising pharmacy workflow efficiencies, ensuring stringent adherence to all regulatory, ethical, and professional standards, thereby upholding the highest quality of care. Your commitment to ongoing professional development will be robustly supported through access to continuous learning opportunities, specialist accreditations, and advanced training programmes.
This position is ideally suited for a pharmacist eager to take significant ownership, innovate within a supportive and forward-thinking framework, and contribute profoundly to public health outcomes across Glasgow. You will leverage your extensive expertise to provide personalised health advice, expertly manage chronic conditions, and champion preventative health initiatives, ensuring every patient interaction is meaningful and impactful. If you are driven by an unyielding desire to make a tangible difference in people’s lives and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding role that hones both your retail acumen and advanced clinical proficiency, Career.zycto offers an exceptionally fulfilling career path. We seek someone ready to elevate contemporary pharmacy practice and become a truly trusted healthcare beacon for the residents of Cardonald and the wider Glasgow area.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately and safely dispense prescriptions, including controlled drugs, adhering to all legal and ethical guidelines.
- Provide expert medication counselling and advice to patients, ensuring optimal understanding and adherence.
- Conduct advanced clinical services such as Medicine Use Reviews (MURs), New Medicine Service (NMS), and minor ailment consultations.
- Manage and lead the pharmacy support team, including training, performance management, and rota planning.
- Oversee the efficient operation of the pharmacy, including stock control, ordering, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
- Identify opportunities for and implement new clinical services to meet community health needs.
- Ensure full compliance with GPhC standards, NHS contractual obligations, and company policies.
Required Skills
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in a UK community pharmacy setting
- Demonstrable leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-first approach
- Strong clinical knowledge and ability to conduct advanced pharmacy services
- Proficiency in pharmacy operating systems and dispensing software
Preferred Qualifications
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- Experience with PTP (Pharmacy Technician Programme) or similar training initiatives
- Additional certifications in areas such as travel health, smoking cessation, or weight management
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service
- Comprehensive professional development and GPhC revalidation support
- Opportunity for career progression within a growing healthcare group
- Employee discount scheme on a wide range of products and services
- Access to a company-funded healthcare scheme and employee assistance programme
How to Apply
Ready to make a significant impact on community health? We invite passionate and skilled Pharmacists to apply. Please click on the application link below to submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!
