Band8a – Pharmacist – Cheshire

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Pharmacist to join a hospital in Cheshire. The successful candidate will manage the dispensary, ensure compliance with medication guidelines, and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. Applicants must be registered with the GPHC and have at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a strong commitment to professional development and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a hospital setting.
• Dispensary or ward-based experience ideally.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Managing the dispensary and providing ward-based pharmaceutical services.
• Reviewing and dispensing prescriptions; advising on drug interactions.
• Patient counseling and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)

Job description

Job title: Pharmacist - Cheshire

Location: Cheshire

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, full-time hours

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Full-time

Rate: £34-37 per hour

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Pharmacist to join our team in Cheshire. This role is ideal for an experienced professional looking to make a significant impact in a hospital setting. As a Band 8a Pharmacist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, contributing to the overall health and well-being of our patients.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the dispensary and providing ward-based pharmaceutical services. Your duties will include reviewing and dispensing prescriptions, advising healthcare professionals on drug interactions and side effects, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines. You will also be involved in patient counseling, medication therapy management, and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient care.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a hospital setting
• Dispensary or ward-based experience (ideally)
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development

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.