Pharmacist

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Colchester is seeking a GPhC-registered Pharmacist for a part-time role at Oaks Hospital. You will support medication management and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective patient care. Ideal candidates will have a proactive, patient-focused approach and strong communication skills. Flexible shift patterns are offered along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private Medical Cover

Flexible shift patterns

Free training & development

Qualifications

• GPhC registration as a qualified pharmacist is essential.
• Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential – full training and development are available.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out medicines reconciliation and screening of drug charts.
• Counsel patients on TTOs and medication changes.
• Provide accurate and evidence-based medicines information.
• Aid and support the hospital’s antimicrobial stewardship programme.
• Collaborate closely with the clinical team for personalised patient care.

Skills

GPhC registration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Patient-focused approach

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

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Job Description

Pharmacist
Location: Oaks Hospital, Colchester
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (22.5 hours)

Join our dedicated team at Oaks Hospital and make a difference in patient care.
We are currently seeking a motivated and GPhC-registered Pharmacist to join our friendly and professional team, supporting medication management across all clinical departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out medicines reconciliation and screening of drug charts on the ward.
• Counsel patients on TTOs (To Take Outs) and medication changes to ensure safe discharge and full understanding.
• Provide accurate and evidence-based medicines information, responding to clinical queries from healthcare professionals.
• Aid and support the hospital’s antimicrobial stewardship programme.
• Carry out regular audits to maintain high standards of medication safety and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with the wider clinical team to promote safe, effective, and personalised patient care.

What You’ll Bring:

• GPhC registration as a qualified pharmacist is essential.
• Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential – full training and development are available.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, patient-focused approach with a passion for clinical pharmacy.

What We Offer:

At Oaks Hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care UK, we understand the importance of work-life balance and support our people with a wide range of benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension Scheme – Ramsay matches up to 5% (after qualifying period)
• Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner & dependants
• Life Assurance – 3x base salary (Death in Service)
• Enhanced Parental Leave Policies
• Flexible shift patterns, where possible
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Cycle2Work scheme, in partnership with Halfords
• Concerts for Carers access
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• Free training & development through the Ramsay Academy
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support when you need it

About Us:
Oaks Hospital is a leading private hospital in Colchester offering a wide range of high-quality treatments and services. As part of the Ramsay Health Care Group, we are committed to delivering excellent clinical outcomes and a positive patient experience.

We care.

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.