Highly Specialist Respiratory Pharmacist

Sanctuary Personnel; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Accommodation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive team environment

Job summary

You will supervise junior pharmacists, contribute to education programmes, and work 37.5 hours per week with an hourly rate up to £31. The position offers relocation/accommodation support where available and a dynamic, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and GPhC registration.
• A Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy is required, and a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy is preferred.
• A Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or progress toward it is expected, plus hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop clinical pharmacy services for the Respiratory Directorate.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to optimise patient outcomes and safe medicine use.
• Contribute to medicines optimisation and risk management in respiratory services.
• Help achieve service-wide financial savings through collaborative practice.
• Develop and deliver education and training programmes for respiratory pharmacy needs.
• Supervise and mentor rotational and trainee pharmacists.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Master's Degree in Pharmacy

Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Job description

We are delighted to present a thrilling opportunity for a Band 7 Pharmacist within Highly Specialist Respiratory in Portsmouth, Hampshire. This ongoing role offers an hourly rate of up to £31 and is perfect for an individual excited by the prospect of working full-time in a reputable institution. As a locum pharmacist, you have the chance to enhance your professional experience while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work offers.

Perks and benefits:

• Join a dynamic team with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in respiratory medicine. This role provides invaluable experience that will enhance your CV and expand your career options.
• Enjoy flexibility and control over your work schedule as a locum pharmacist, making it easier to balance work with personal commitments.
• Access to continued professional development and training opportunities to ensure you are always at the forefront of pharmaceutical advancements.
• A competitive hourly rate, providing you with financial security and rewarding compensation for your expertise.
• Relocation support and accommodation assistance may be provided to ease your transition and help you settle comfortably in Portsmouth.

What you will do:

• Lead and develop clinical pharmacy services for the Respiratory Directorate, ensuring excellence in service delivery.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to optimise patient outcomes and ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medicine usage.
• Play a pivotal role in medicines optimisation and risk management within the respiratory services.
• Contribute to respiratory medicine's financial savings and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve service-wide goals.
• Deliver and develop education and training programmes tailored to respiratory pharmacy needs, supporting evidence-based practice and service improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor rotational and trainee pharmacists, fostering a supportive and motivating work environment.

Additional Information:

This full-time role requires participation in weekly dispensary cover, as well as weekend and Bank Holiday working. You will also be involved in respiratory service development initiatives, working 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements:

Candidates must hold a Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). A Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy is required, and candidates should have completed or be studying for a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy. A Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or pursuit thereof is also necessary, alongside hospital pharmacy experience.

Desirable Requirements:

Experience in respiratory medicine, membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or UKCPA, and previous management experience are all advantageous for this role.

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