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Evolve is recruiting for a long-standing, family-owned independent pharmacy group, with branches across the picturesque North of Scotland!

Our client is seeking a dedicated and motivated Pharmacist to join their team in the Shetlands! You will be primarily based in their most Northern branch, with opportunities to work with the other branches across Shetlands offering a unique chance to experience life in one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland. If you’re fancying a change of scenery, our client offers relocation support for those that require!

The branches dispense around 6500 to 9500 items per month, and 2 of the branches had dispensing robots in place to help with this. You will be supported by a fantastic team of experienced Dispensers and Technicians in each branch.

Salary ranges from £54,000 to £74,000 depending on experience and IP qualification, and you will also receive a fantastic benefits package including:

  • Bonuses

  • A contributory company pension scheme

  • 35 days holidays (including public holidays)

  • Great work/life balance

  • Staff Discount

  • GPhC fees reimbursement

    Looking to become an Independent Prescriber?
    This is a superb opportunity to join a growing organisation, who can support you in completing the independent prescribing qualification, should you require!

    Ideal backgrounds for the Pharmacist

  • GPhC registered Pharmacist, ideally with some post-registration experience but happy to consider newly qualified.

  • Up to date with Scottish Pharmacy Guidelines and services such as PharmacyFirst.

  • Ideally IP qualified but happy to support in completing this.

  • An adaptable and flexible team player.

    Role Responsibilities for the Pharmacist

  • Reporting to the branch Pharmacist Manager, you will be responsible for delivering all aspects of the Scottish Pharmacy Contract as well as local and private services.

  • You will be flexible and adaptable, responding appropriately to the diverse needs of different patient groups.

  • You will work within a well-developed framework with ample support from Senior Managers and head office staff.

  • You will be supported through business needs-based investment and staff development to help us achieve our vision of providing an exceptional service to our local communities.

    Recruitment Process
    2/3 stage interview process.

    Interested? Please click apply, or contact the pharmacy team for more details!

    Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.

    Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristics

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