Pharmacist (outpatient clinical pharmacy)
Full Job Description
About the job
We are once again expanding our successful, friendly outpatient pharmacy team, and are searching for a pharmacist who is looking to expand their clinical knowledge into hospital specialities and use it each day without having to work on a ward.
This role is suitable for newly qualified pharmacists, as well as more established pharmacists who are looking for a change of sector from community or hospital pharmacy practice.
The role is for 40-hours a week, Monday to Friday – there is no weekend, late-night or Bank Holiday working. The annual salary will be on or around £45,000 depending on experience, and part-time applications are welcomed.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an outpatient hospital pharmacy that has a focus on patient safety and experience. You will be working in a busy and supportive environment, providing a patient-centred service, whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The role is perfect for pharmacists seeking a new challenge, and particularly suits those with a strong focus on patient care and an ability to develop solid working relationships with doctors, nurses and the wider healthcare team.
Work Location: The outpatient pharmacies at the Royal Surrey Hospital
Hours per week: full-time is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday only; part-time applications welcome
For more information or an informal discussion please contact james.andrews@nhs.net
Main responsibilities
As a new pharmacist at PharmCo you will:
- Receive training, support and development to be able to work safely and effectively
- Be the Responsible Pharmacist when necessary, and ensure that the pharmacy operates in adherence to all relevant legislation, and regulatory, ethical and professional standards
- Provide a pharmacy service that is accurate, safe, timely and prioritises patient experience
- Use effective questioning and listening techniques to understand and meet the needs of patients and colleagues
- Ensure patients always receive the necessary information about their medication and have a chance to ask any questions they may have
- Deliver day-to-day pharmacy services, including:
- Clinically screening prescriptions
- Dispensing
- Final checking
- Patient counselling
- Advising patients and clinicians
- Stock maintenance, including security and storage
- Weekday working only
- Competitive starting salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Flexible working opportunities
- Competitive private pension scheme
- On-site nursery (chargeable)
- Staff gym (low annual charge)
- On-site social club
- Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Discounts and lifestyle savings, plus a 24/7, 365 wellbeing support service through our partner staff benefits organisation
- Clinically screening prescriptions
- Dispensing
- Final checking
- Patient counselling
- Advising patients and clinicians
- Stock maintenance, including security and storage