Employer:Baxenden Pharmacy
Position: Responsible Pharmacist
Salary:From £45,045 a year
Job Types:Permanent, Full-time, Fixed term
Work location:Baxenden
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a motivated, responsible pharmacist to join our independent community pharmacy at the heart of Baxenden.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a pharmacist who enjoys clinical services, leading a strong team, and building long-term relationships with patients and local surgeries — without the pressure of a high-volume multiple.
Working Pattern
- 4.5 days per week
- Paid lunch break
- No Weekends
- Full-time role
- Initial 12-month contract, with a clear option to extend and develop long-term
Salary & Package
- £45,045 per annum
- Negotiable depending on experience, skill set, and service delivery
- Supportive ownership
- Well-staffed pharmacy with experienced, capable team
- Real opportunity to shape services and workflow
The Pharmacy
- Independent, community-focused pharmacy
- Around 5,000 items per month
- Small, close-knit patient base
- Strong emphasis on quality care over volume
- Supportive, experienced dispensing and support staff in place
This is a pharmacy where you can practice properly, not just firefight.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Responsible Pharmacist, ensuring safe and effective running of the pharmacy
- Clinical checking and professional oversight of dispensing activities
- Lead and support a skilled, experienced team
- Deliver and develop NHS and advanced services
- Build strong relationships with patients, GP surgeries, and the local community
- Ensure compliance with GPhC, NHS and SOP requirements
- Support and encourage service growth while maintaining excellent patient care
Clinical & Service Focus
We are particularly keen on pharmacists who are confident and proactive in delivering:
- Pharmacy First consultations
- ABPMs
- NMS
- Repeat dispensing and EPS optimisation
- Supporting patients with long-term conditions
You will be supported to hit service targets, but in a realistic, well-resourced environment.
Why Join Us?
- Independent pharmacy — no corporate pressure
- Sensible workload and item volume
- Experienced staff who know the patients
- Opportunity to grow services and make a real impact
- Stable hours and a supportive working culture
- A pharmacy genuinely rooted in its local community
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- UK visa sponsorship
Work Location: in person
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE HERE and apply now!!
