Band 8b – Pharmacist – Milton Keynes

Pulsejobs.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly experienced Pharmacist for a senior role in Milton Keynes. This position involves leadership in medicines safety and compliance with guidelines while providing specialist advice. Ideal candidates will have GPhC registration and significant NHS experience, contributing to high-quality pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior pharmacy role, ideally within the NHS.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on medicines safety initiatives and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Provide specialist advice on medicines information to healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational

Independence

Team Collaboration

Education

GPhC registration as a Pharmacist

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacist
Banding:Band 8b
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Working Hours:Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Start Date:ASAP
Rate:£28 – £32 per hour
Duration:Ongoing

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Pharmacist to join our client in Milton Keynes. This is a senior role with further details to be confirmed upon receipt of the full job description from the client. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the delivery of high-level pharmaceutical services and demonstrate leadership within the department.

Key Responsibilities

As a Band 8b Pharmacist specialising in Medicines Safety and Medicines Information, you will lead on medicines safety initiatives and ensure compliance with both national and local guidelines. You will provide specialist advice on medicines information to healthcare professionals, support the development and implementation of medicines policies and procedures, and monitor and report medication incidents while contributing to risk reduction strategies. In this role, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote safe prescribing and administration practices, playing a key part in enhancing patient safety and the overall quality of pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications and Experience

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
• Significant experience in a senior pharmacy role, ideally within the NHS.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

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