Lead Pharmacist Controlled Drugs

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist as the Lead Pharmacist for Controlled Drugs in Guernsey. This role involves overseeing the management of controlled substances across hospital and community settings, providing expertise to senior pharmacy staff. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including relocation support, alongside a high quality of life on the island.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

Relocation payment of £5,000

Generous allowance for private rental accommodation

20% flat rate income tax

No Council tax or VAT

Qualifications

• At least three years UK post-registration practice experience.
• Willingness to complete non-medical Prescriber qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice to the Chief Pharmacist and team.
• Ensure safe management of controlled drugs.
• Deputise for the Accountable Officer.

Skills

Clinical Governance

Engagement with Clinical Audit

Knowledge of Controlled Drugs

Education

Qualified GPhC-registered Pharmacist

Postgraduate Qualification (preferred)

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably experienced Clinical Pharmacists to join the Hospital Pharmacy team as Lead Pharmacist, Controlled Drugs within the major health facility on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

This is a newly created post that will impact practice relating to the management of CDs across all specialties on the island of Guernsey, in both the Acute/Hospital (approx. 25%) and Community/Primary Care (75%) settings.

Joining a team of 7 Lead Pharmacists, reporting to the Chief Pharmacist, you will:

1. Provide professional advice and expertise to the Accountable Officer (Chief Pharmacist) and the team.
2. Ensure the delivery of responsibilities related to the safe management of controlled drugs.
3. Deputise for the Accountable Officer when required.

You will liaise with:

• Prescribing Support Unit Pharmacists, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Associate Director for Pharmacy, Head and Lead Pharmacy Technicians, and other pharmacy staff.
• Controlled Drug Licensing Officers.
• Management staff, external agencies, patient groups, Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Medical, Nursing, and Pharmacy staff in primary and secondary care.
• Members of the MDAG (Medicines Drug Advisory Group).

Please note: Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system but applies its own salary scales. The Guernsey Band 8A salary range from 1st Jan is £70,723 to £84,752, plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher out-of-hours rates if applicable. Annual leave starts at 36 days, up to 42 days, with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

The island of Guernsey, with a population of 65,000, features some of Britain’s finest beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and a historic harbour town in St. Peter’s Port, the island’s capital.

The island’s integrated health service offers a diverse range of services, including diagnosing and treating patients in the hospital complex and supporting the wider community. Their Pharmacy team provides excellent service supported by modern equipment and highly qualified healthcare professionals.

Person requirements:

• Qualified GPhC-registered Pharmacist.
• At least three years UK post-registration practice experience.
• Broad knowledge of the legal, ethical, and clinical implications of CD use.
• Evidence of engagement with clinical governance and participation in clinical audit.
• Willingness to complete or have completed a relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Willingness to complete a non-medical Prescriber qualification.

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:

• A higher-than-UK salary.
• An ongoing annual bonus of £1,605.
• A flat rate 20% income tax.
• No Council tax or VAT.
• A relocation payment of £5,000 and a generous allowance for private rental accommodation.*

Enjoy a continental lifestyle where people are friendly and crime is very low.

*Full T&C in relocation directive.

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