Band 8 Locum Pharmacist – Worcester

Pulsejobs.com; West Midlands; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Worcester is seeking a Band 8 Locum Pharmacist to join their team. This role involves delivering key clinical pharmacy services across various medical departments and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, including an up-to-date GPhC registration. This opportunity offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Up to date GPhC registration.
• Proven experience as a clinical hospital pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to various medical and surgical departments.
• Ensure the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines.
• Conduct medication reviews and manage patient medication therapy.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Master’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent

Job description

Role: Locum Pharmacist
Banding: Band 8
Location: Worcester
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: January 2025
Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (with some flexibility possible)
Rate: Day: £34 – £39 per hour

About the role:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Band 8 Pharmacist to join our team in Worcester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a clinical hospital pharmacist to provide essential services across a variety of medical and surgical specialties.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be delivering comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to various medical and surgical departments. You will ensure the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines. You will provide expert advice on the use of medications to healthcare professionals and patients. You will conduct medication reviews and manage patient medication therapy. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience/Knowledge:
• Up to date GPhC registration.
• Master’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a clinical hospital pharmacist.

• Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.