Superintendent Pharmacist

James Martin, Superintendent Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber

James leads the clinical standards at Chapel Pharmacy and runs our private prescribing clinic. He treats skin conditions and ear infections without the wait for a GP appointment.

Name

James William Martin

Qualification

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm), Medway School of Pharmacy

GPhC Registration No

2207757

Role

Superintendent Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber, Chapel Pharmacy

Specialising in

Dermatology Prescribing
Ear Infections
NHS Pharmacy First
Vaccination
Medicines Reviews
About James Martin

Professional Summary

James's Clinical Expertise

Areas of Expertise and Specialisations

Dermatology Prescribing

Acne, rosacea, eczema and the various forms of dermatitis assessed and treated in a private room, with prescription medicines issued where appropriate.

Ear Infections and Ear Health

Painful or discharging ears examined and treated the same day, with onward microsuction if wax is the underlying problem.

NHS Pharmacy First

Delivery and clinical oversight of all seven NHS Pharmacy First pathways, including sore throat, sinusitis, earache, UTI, impetigo, shingles and infected insect bites.

Private Prescribing Clinic

Independent prescriber appointments for patients who need a clinical decision quickly, available as a booked slot or a walk in.

Vaccination Services

Clinical governance of the NHS and private flu and Covid-19 vaccination programmes running from the pharmacy.

Medicines and Clinical Governance

Clinical governance oversight, safe prescribing protocols, standard operating procedures, and team training across the full range of Chapel Pharmacy services, distinct from his personal clinical focus in dermatology and ear health.

Clinical Interests (tag chips)

Skin Health · Antimicrobial Stewardship · Minor Illness · Patient Safety · Community Prescribing

Experience and Career History

Experience and Career History

Superintendent Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber

Chapel Pharmacy, Farnborough (from 2019)

Clinically accountable for every NHS and private service delivered from the Chapel Lane site. Runs the private prescribing clinic for dermatology and ear infections.

Oversees standard operating procedures, prescribing governance and clinical training for a team of three pharmacists and three technicians.

Community Pharmacist

Boots UK (2016 to 2019) / Pre-registration Pharmacist, Boots UK (2015 to 2016)

Three years of high-volume community practice, covering dispensing accuracy, medicines use reviews, vaccination and front-line minor illness advice.

Completed pre-registration training following graduation in 2015, joining the GPhC register in 2016 before undertaking high-volume community practice covering dispensing accuracy, clinical advice, and pharmacy services.

Services and Availability

Services and Availability

Clinics James Runs or Oversees

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Opening Hours

Three private consulting rooms mean clinics run side by side without a queue forming.

Book a protected slot through our online booking system, or walk in and ask at the counter.

Professional Philosophy and Approach

Professional Philosophy and Approach

James practises on a simple principle. If a patient can be assessed and treated safely in a pharmacy today, they should not be waiting two weeks for a GP appointment.

How that works in practice:

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