Pharmacist

Medacs Healthcare; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for a locum position at Basildon Hospital, offering a competitive pay rate of £22 - £25 per hour. The successful candidate should have a Master's degree in pharmacy, GPhC registration, and at least 2 years of post-graduate experience. Responsibilities include checking prescriptions, advising on medication, and participating in ward rounds. The role offers various benefits and requires full UK right to work.

Benefits

Access to mental health and wellbeing support

Comprehensive compliance support

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Online CPD training opportunities

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is required.
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Check prescriptions for safety and appropriateness.
• Provide advice on dosage and participate in ward rounds.
• Discuss treatments with patients and medical staff.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacist expertise

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm)

Job description

Overview

Rotational Pharmacist (Band 6) - Basildon Hospital

Job Title: Rotational Pharmacist (Band 6)

Location: Basildon Hospital, SS16 5NL

Band: Band 6

Contract Type: Locum

Salary: £22 - £25 per hour

About you

Are you a highly skilled Clinical Pharmacist (Band 6) seeking a locum position? Medacs Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join an NHS hospital in Basildon, to support them in providing the highest levels of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work across various wards, checking prescriptions, ensuring their appropriateness and safety for individual patients.
• Provide advice on medication dosage and form, participate in ward rounds, and collaborate with medical staff.
• Discuss treatments with patients, their relatives, community pharmacists, and GPs as part of the role.

Essential Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced and highly Rotational Pharmacist (Band 6) with:

• Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm).
• GPhC registration.
• Previous wards-based experience.
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• Full UK right to work.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate: £26-£30 per hour.
• Access to Health Assured (mental health and wellbeing support).
• First access to shifts with the ability to block book shifts in advance.
• Comprehensive compliance support.
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and online CPD training opportunities.

Why Choose Us

We are a friendly and approachable team committed to finding you locum roles to ensure you enjoy both your work life and your home life. We offer 24/7 support for all our clinicians – we are always here when you need us most.

How to Apply

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.