Band 6 Pharmacist

VanRath; Coleraine; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Coleraine is seeking a Band 6 Pharmacist for an ongoing temporary position. This role involves providing comprehensive pharmacy services, working within a team to ensure the safety and effectiveness of drug therapies. Essential qualifications include an M.Pharm and relevant membership requirements. The position offers flexibility with hours and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland or eligible for membership.
• Current driving licence or access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Participate in dispensary work, checking prescriptions and medicines.
• Review inpatient and outpatient prescriptions for accuracy and safety.
• Communicate drug therapy recommendations to healthcare professionals.

Skills

Clinical and accuracy checking

Drug therapy communication

Patient counseling

Education

M.Pharm in Pharmacy or equivalent

Job description

Vanrath are recruiting for a Band 6 Pharmacist (Rotational Post with on-call) on behalf of a large public sector company in Coleraine on an ongoing temp basis.

What's in it for you?

• 37.5 hours per week/ would consider part time
• 6 months initially, possible extension
• Band 6 £19.10

About your next employer
The post-holder will be part of a team of pharmacists providing all aspects of a modern hospital pharmacy service

What you'll do

• Participate in the work of the dispensary, including clinical and accuracy checking of prescriptions and dispensed medicines, both within the dispensary and at ward level.
• Review and assess inpatient and outpatient prescriptions for legality, accuracy, safety and appropriateness of drug therapy.
• Ensure all work completed complies with Medicines Ethics and Practice, local policies and procedures, risk management and health and safety policies and protocols.
• Communicate recommendations on drug therapy to doctors, nurses and other relevant healthcare professionals.
• Liaise with relevant clinical pharmacists on patient care issues.
• Dispense and supply medicines.
• Advise patients on concordance with their medicines.
• Receive, store and supply controlled drugs in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act and Trust policy.
• Dispense clinical trial drugs according to protocols.
• Provide a professional and courteous service to patients, staff and other healthcare staff attending the dispensary

About you
Essential:

• M.Pharm in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland or a registered pharmacist eligible for membership. Candidates registering in Aug 2024 are eligible to apply
• Have a current driving licence or access to transport to fulfil the duties of the post until driving licence is obtained

Participation in on-call, weekend, public holiday and other unsocial hours rotas

Willing to undertake the post-registration foundation programme

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To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.