Ward Clinical Pharmacist

Pulse Healthcare; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Ward Clinical Pharmacist in Westcliff-on-Sea. The role involves providing a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service on the wards to ensure the safe use of medications. Key responsibilities include medication reconciliation, supporting medication therapy management, and participating in clinical audits. Ideal candidates will have relevant clinical pharmacy experience and strong communication skills. This position offers an hourly rate of £34 - £39 with a Monday to Friday working pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical pharmacy setting is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services on the wards including medication reconciliation.
• Work closely with the healthcare team to optimize medication therapy.
• Participate in ward rounds and support clinical audits.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Organizational skills

Job description

Band 8a - Ward Clinical Pharmacist - Westcliff-on-sea

Role: Ward Clinical Pharmacist
Banding : Band 8a
Location: Westcliff-on-sea
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern : Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30pm
Rate: £34 - £39 per hour

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Ward-based Clinical Pharmacist to join our team in Westcliff-on-Sea. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services on the wards, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. This role is essential in maintaining high standards of patient care and supporting the multidisciplinary team in delivering excellent service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services on the wards, including medication reconciliation, clinical screening, and patient counselling. You will work closely with the healthcare team to optimize medication therapy, manage discharge medications, and ensure seamless transitions of care. Your role will also involve participating in ward rounds, supporting clinical audits, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives within the pharmacy department.

Requirements:

• Experience in a clinical pharmacy setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

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.