General Practice Pharmacist - Armagh & Dungannon Federation and Newry & District Federation

We are excited to announce that both Armagh & Dungannon and Newry & District Federation are hiring for General Practice Pharmacist. This is an fantastic opportunity to work within GP practices to deliver direct patient care and optimise the safety and quality of medicines management.

Essential Criteria:

• Registration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) or eligible for membership.
• Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy
• Be willing and committed to undertake the required post-registration Pharmacist Foundation Programme at the earliest opportunity on coming into post.
• Registered as an Independent Prescriber or be willing and committed to undertake required Independent Prescribing qualification at the appropriate point as determined by Lead General Practice Pharmacist.
• 3 years post-registration experience in pharmacy by end of August 2025
• In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• Experience in use of IT
• Hold a full current driving licence and/or* have access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to meet the requirements of the post in full. *This relates to any individual who as declared that they have a disability which debars them from driving.
• Willingness to travel within locality and Federation group of practices.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 27 days (pro rata) with increments at 5 and 10 years
• Bank Holidays: 10 Bank Holidays
• Pension: HSC Pension Scheme - Employer contribution rate of 23.2%
• Occupational Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay scheme that increases with service
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Benefiting from a reduced cost of a new bike and equipment
• Tech scheme: Benefiting from a reduced cost of tech equipment
• Employee Assistance Programme: Lena by Inspire Wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan: Health Shield

To download an application pack, click the button below. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 3rd April 2025. CV's will not be accepted.

For more information on Armagh & Dungannon and Newry & District Federation visit www.southernfsu.co.uk

It will be necessary to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to the post.

GP Federations are an Equal Opportunities employer.