Dispensary Pharmacist - NHS Hospital Kent

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

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in Kent is seeking a Dispensary Pharmacist for locum positions. This role offers the chance to develop your clinical skills with flexible hours and competitive pay. Ideal for pharmacists looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Weekly payments

Flexible working hours

Indemnity insurance covered

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with GPhC.
• No previous hospital experience required.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage stock.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for clinical screening of prescriptions.
• Liaise with medical staff to resolve queries.
• Participate in stock reviews and ensure safety.

Skills

Clinical screening

Patient safety

Communication

Education

GPhC Registration

Job description

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Dispensary Pharmacist - NHS Hospital Kent, Kent

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Client:

Hunter Gatherer AHP

Location:

Kent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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Job Description:

Dispensary Pharmacist - NHS Hospital - Band 6 - Kent

Are you a Pharmacist seeking a new opportunity? Do you want to develop your skillset? Hunter Gatherer AHP have locum opportunities for Pharmacists seeking hospital-based positions in Kent.

The team are seeking Pharmacists to join their dispensary team from April 2024. This is a fantastic chance for career progression at speed, as training will be provided across the various dispensary aspects of the role depending on your skill set. You do not need to have previous hospital experience.

Duties of a Dispensary Pharmacist

• To take professional responsibility for the clinical screening of prescriptions to ensure the accuracy, legality, safety, and effectiveness of prescribed medication in line with pharmacy SOP
• To identify potential risks to patients when screening prescriptions and resolve relevant issues prior to dispensing
• To liaise with doctors and nurses to resolve any queries arising from the screening process
• To provide advice on the safe prescribing and administration of medicines
• To participate in stock review, including controlled drugs and ensure medicines are kept safely and securel

This role provides you with the opportunity to develop your clinical skill set, receive weekly payments, have flexible working hours and develop your career within the NHS!

– Locum Band 6 Pharmacists needed

- NHS Hospital, Kent

- £24 - £28 hourly rate (dependent on experience)

- GPhC Registration required

- Ongoing contract, possibility to go permanent upon review

- Flexible hours and indeminity insurance covered

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies)

Why work with Hunter?

Join the community: be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
Represented by AHP sector experts, we listen, understand your needs and represent you professionally.
Quick & simple online registration
A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
Access to the very best requirements nationwide.
As part of the Hunter AHP network you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
Weekly payments you can trust, Hunter AHP is part of the Hunter/Gatherer Group of Companies.
Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
Access to exclusive Hunter AHP events and discounted CPD.
Customer service, it’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about