Healthcare / Pharmacy
Pharmacist CV example (UK)
A pharmacist CV for community, hospital or primary care roles, showing GPhC registration, clinical services and prescribing status.
Example CV profile
GPhC-registered pharmacist (registration number on request) with [n] years in [community / hospital / primary care]. Delivers clinical services, such as Pharmacy First consultations and medicine reviews, and leads a dispensary team safely. [Independent prescriber.]
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- GPhC registration
- Clinical checking & dispensing accuracy
- Clinical services (e.g. Pharmacy First, vaccinations)
- Medicines reconciliation & reviews
- Independent prescribing (if qualified)
- Controlled drugs management
- Leading a dispensary team
- Clinical governance & incident reporting
Example experience bullet points
- Acted as responsible pharmacist in a store dispensing around [n] items a month.
- Delivered consultations for common conditions under local and national service specifications.
- Ran the flu vaccination service for [n] patients in the [year] season.
- Reviewed dispensing incidents with the team and introduced checks that reduced near misses.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- MPharm – University, year
- Foundation training year – provider, year
- Independent prescribing qualification – year (if held)
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
pharmacist · GPhC · responsible pharmacist · clinical services · independent prescriber · dispensary · medicines optimisation · controlled drugs
Tips for a pharmacist CV
- Put GPhC registration and prescriber status at the top.
- Name the services you deliver and the systems you use.
- For locum work, group placements under one heading and list the companies.
- Keep patient details out of your examples.
Pay differs between community, hospital and GP practice roles, and locum work is paid by the hour. Pay varies by employer, region and experience. The official sources below give typical ranges. Salary checker (ONS data).
Official sources and further reading
FAQs
Should I include my GPhC number?
You can, or say it's available on request. Employers check the GPhC register before you start.
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