Band 7/8a Pharmacist

Pulse Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is looking for a dedicated Locum Pharmacist to join their team in Birmingham. This full-time role is crucial for supporting winter pressure wards and requires GPhC registration, a master’s degree in pharmacy, and previous NHS hospital experience. Effective communication, teamwork, and strong organizational skills are a must. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work with a supportive team focused on your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be GPhC registered and hold a Master's degree in pharmacy.
• Have at least 1 year of pre-registration training.
• Previous NHS hospital experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care ensuring safe and effective medication use.
• Offer dispensary support and collaborate with the pharmacy team.
• Manage winter pressure demands and ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Strong knowledge of medicines and their applications

Experience in data analysis or a related field

Education

GPhC Registered

1 year pre-registration training

Master’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm)

Previous NHS hospital experience

Job description

Role: Locum Pharmacist
Banding: 7/8a
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: Mid November 2024
Duration: Approximately 5 months
Hours: Full-time
Rate: £28 - £39 per hour

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking dedicated and experienced Band 7/8a Pharmacists to join our team in Birmingham. This role is essential to support our winter pressure wards during the winter period.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide pharmaceutical care onwards, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. You will offer dispensary support as required, working collaboratively with the pharmacy team. You will manage and support winter pressure demands, ensuring high-quality patient car

Requirements

• Education and Qualifications:
  • GPhC Registered.
  • 1 year pre-registration training.
  • Master’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm) accredited by the GPhC.
  • Previous NHS hospital experience inclusive of clinical pharmacy practice.
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong knowledge of medicines and their applications.
  • Experience in data analysis or a related field.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.