Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist

Cpl; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cpl UK Healthcare is recruiting a Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist for a temporary post in Manchester. The role runs Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, at £36 per hour. Start ASAP for 3 months within a busy NHS hospital pharmacy team.

In this senior post you will lead medicines optimisation and provide expert pharmacy input across wards and specialties. Applicants must be GPhC registered with NHS hospital experience at Band 7 or above and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current GPhC registration.
• NHS hospital experience at Band 7 or above.
• Strong medicines optimisation experience.
• Experience leading pharmacy teams.
• Excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical input across wards and specialties.
• Lead medicines optimisation initiatives and policy development.
• Mentor junior pharmacy staff and support team development.
• Support and supervise pharmacy staff in a busy NHS hospital setting.
• Contribute to medicines-related policies and guidelines.

Skills

Medicines optimisation

Clinical decision making

Mentoring

Communication

Autonomous working

Education

GPhC registration

Tools

Medicines policy development

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist to work on a temporary basis in Manchester. Please see details of the role below: Role Details Role: Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist Days: Monday to Friday Hours: 9am to 5pm Pay: £36ph Start: ASAP Length: 3 months This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join a busy NHS hospital pharmacy team in Manchester. At Band 8a level, you will provide expert clinical pharmacy input across a range of wards and specialities, leading on medicines optimisation and supporting the development of pharmacy services. Duties will include complex clinical screening and verification of prescriptions, providing expert medicines advice to multidisciplinary teams, leading on medicines optimisation initiatives, supporting and mentoring junior pharmacy staff, and contributing to the development and implementation of medicines-related policies and guidelines. Requirements Current GPhC registration Minimum of 6 months NHS hospital experience at Band 7 or above Demonstrable experience in senior clinical pharmacy practice Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and evidence-based prescribing Experience leading or supervising pharmacy teams Excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex clinical workload Why work with Cpl UK Healthcare? Cpl UK Healthcare are a market leader in recruiting AHPs across the UK. As a preferred supplier to the NHS and private sector, we hold a number of exclusive contracts nationwide. This gives you priority access to some of the best pharmacy opportunities available. Referral Bonus Do you know a colleague who may be interested in a new role? We offer a £200 referral bonus for every AHP you recommend who goes on to work with us. How to Apply To apply for this role or to discuss other Pharmacy opportunities across the UK, please contact: Ellee Cowdrey Client Partnership Manager [e-mail] 07876 143 538 You can also view all of our other Pharmacy roles here: Find a Job UK | Cpl