Band 8a Pharmacist - Acute - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a motivated Band 8a Pharmacist specializing in Acute Care. This full-time locum position in Plymouth offers an attractive hourly rate of £36. Responsibilities include clinically screening medication charts, managing ward queries, and engaging in multidisciplinary team work. Ideal candidates are registered pharmacists with a passion for patient care. Join the dynamic environment to enhance your skills and make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible shifts

Vibrant work environment

Variety and challenge in daily tasks

Qualifications

• Must be a registered pharmacist with GPhC.
• Interest or experience in frailty, stroke, or rehab is desirable.
• Being a car driver is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Clinically screen medication charts on the ward.
• Complete medicines reconciliation and manage ward MI queries.
• Engage in MDT working for optimal patient care.
• Conduct clinical checking and ward audits.

Skills

Registered pharmacist

Hospital experience

Knowledge of polypharmacy

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity awaits as we seek a motivated Band 8a Pharmacist specialising in Acute Care. This full-time locum position offers an attractive hourly rate of £36 and the chance to work in an engaging and dynamic environment. Join us on a journey where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive pay that recognises your expertise and dedication, ensuring your hard work is well rewarded.
• Ideal platform for professional growth in a fulfilling role, allowing you to enhance your skills in a supportive setting.
• Flexible shifts mean you can balance your personal and work life with ease.
• Vibrant work environment where support and teamwork are at the forefront, offering a sense of community and collaboration.
• Experience the variety and challenge each day brings, broadening your skills and making a real difference in patient care.

What you will do

• Clinically screening medication charts on the ward
• Screening discharge prescriptions and one-stop orders
• Completing medicines reconciliation and handling ward MI queries
• Engaging in MDT working to ensure optimal patient care
• Conducting some clinical checking and ward CD audits
• Ordering medicines and collaborating closely with Medicines Optimisation technicians
• Interpreting blood results in relation to medicines

Qualifications

To apply for this role, you must be a registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Preferably, you will have hospital experience, but this is not essential if you have been qualified and working for more than one year. An interest or experience in frailty, stroke, brain injuries, or rehab is desirable. Knowledge of polypharmacy and deprescribing is advantageous. Being a car driver would be beneficial.

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