Clinical Pharmacist

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare facility is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing pharmaceutical expertise, ensuring compliance with best practices, and delivering exceptional patient care. As part of a forward-thinking organization, you will play a vital role in the daily operations of the pharmacy department, influencing prescribing practices and managing the procurement and distribution of medicines. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council required.
• 2-3 years post-registration clinical pharmacy experience in an acute setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the pharmacy department in delivering an excellent medicine management service.
• Provide clinical input and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Expertise

Clinical Pharmacy Experience

Regulatory Compliance

Patient Care

Education

Degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Pharmacy

Job description

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At One Ashford Hospital, we are very proud of the exceptional level of service we deliver and the way we look after our team. We are always on the lookout for exceptional people who can connect with our culture and values. If you relish a challenge and want to work in an industry leading facility with like-minded individuals, One Ashford is right for you.

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our growing team on a flexibank arrangement.

Please note: this is a FlexiBank role working on an 'as and when required' basis; you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff during periods of annual leave or absence.

Job summary:

• Support the pharmacy department to deliver an excellent medicine management service to all customers, supervising the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines.
• To provide pharmaceutical expertise and input to the care of the patients within One Ashford Hospital.
• To facilitate the daily running of the pharmacy department, providing a safe and effective medicines management service to all patients, staff, consultants and customers.
• Provide clinical input with respect to medicines to all patients.
• Ensure accurate and timely charging.
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory, professional and best practice frameworks.

Qualification & Experience:

• Degree in Pharmacy
• Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (any existing or pending Fitness to Practice issues must be declared on application)
• Postgraduate Diploma relevant to hospital pharmacy practice is desirable but not essential
• Post registration experience of 2-3 years
• Clinical pharmacy experience in a secondary acute setting, or proven ability to transfer clinical skills into an acute setting.

Role and responsibilities include:

• To provide pharmaceutical expertise and input to the care of the patients within One Ashford Hospital.
• To support the pharmacy department to delivery an excellent medicine management service to all customers.
• Attendance on daily multidisciplinary ward round
• To supervise the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines.
• Influence prescribing practice and medicines management within the Hospital.
• To facilitate the daily running of the Pharmacy Department, providing a safe and effective medicines management service to all patients, staff, consultants and customers.
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory, professional and best practice frameworks
• Ensure accurate and timely charging of invoices.
• Develop and implement Departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Support the Chief Pharmacist to implement and monitor any national guidance; i.e. NICE guidance
• To participate in audit activities, which will improve the quality of the services, provided by the department including medication incident reporting.
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Postgraduate Diploma relevant to hospital pharmacy practice

About the Hospital

One Ashford Hospital is one of Kent's newest private hospitals. Patients receive fast access to appointments with specialist Consultants, diagnostic imaging and treatment for a range of health concerns. Our private hospital has been designed with the latest technology and with patient care at its heart.

In September 2023, we joined with Phoenix Hospital Group, a leading London based private healthcare group. Phoenix provide exceptional patient centred care with three state-of-the-art medical facilities in the Harley Street Medical Precinct in Central London and one in Chelmsford, Essex.

One Ashford is next door to the William Harvey Hospital and is close to junction 10 of the M20. Parking is available and is ideally located for candidates living in and around the Ashford area.

Our Recruitment Process

At One Ashford Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by One Ashford Hospital will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

One Ashford Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.