Pharmacist

Military Medical Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking a Locum Pharmacist to support the Ministry of Defence in Plymouth. The role involves providing professional advice, ensuring compliance with legislation, and assisting in training and development. The ideal candidate must hold a Pharmacy degree, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and have four years of experience in the field. Attractive pay rates with flexibility in assignments are offered.

Benefits

Attractive rates of pay

Generous 'Refer a Friend' bonus

Free uniforms provided

Free mandatory training

Qualifications

• Must have four years post-qualification experience.
• Certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to Level 3 training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and leadership on prescribing issues.
• Co-ordinate Medical Centres within the region.
• Act as Pharmaceutical advisor to the Regional Clinical Director.

Skills

Specialist professional advice

Leadership on prescribing issues

Pharmaceutical service delivery

Training and development

Education

Degree in Pharmacy

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Locum Pharmacist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RHQ, HMS Drake, in Plymouth, South West England.

Work Pattern

Monday - Friday (37.5 hours)

Pay Rate

Paye – £31.01 per hour
Umbrella – £35.66 per hour

Job Description

• To provide specialist professional advice and leadership on prescribing and pharmaceutical issues to Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) Region whilst ensuring compliance with Medicine Legislation and congruence with the governance framework.
• To provide support to and co‑ordinate Medical Centres within Region to ensure the delivery within a medicine’s management framework of a legal, safe, cost-effective and efficient high‑quality pharmaceutical service.
• To act as Pharmaceutical advisor to the Regional Clinical Director.
• To provide professional support to the dispensaries in the Region, ensuring that safe systems of work are in place, in accordance with MOD policy and current UK legislation.
• To be responsible for the Regional management and monitoring of the Out‑sourced Dispensing contract to ensure the delivery of a safe consistent cost‑effective service and act as a mediator in the case of disputes or grievances.
• To promote good prescribing practices and monitor the supply of medicines by other healthcare professionals / clinical staff through the use of regular risk management audits, prescribing, Combat Med Tech (CMT)/Medic protocols and Patient Group Directions (PGD) audits.
• To provide medicines information and medicines management support to Pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals, including advice on the legal aspects of prescribing, storage, procurement, dispensing and usage.
• To co‑ordinate and assist in the delivery of Pharmacy Technician training, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and where appropriate management of poor performance.
• To provide medicine management related training to regional staff, including Senior Medical Officers (SMOs), Medical Officers (MOs), Civilian Medical Practitioners (CMPs), Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and CMT/Medics.
• To assist in the development and review of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for use across DPHC and in the support of their use by Healthcare Professionals.
• To demonstrate compliance with Healthcare Governance standards by responding to medicine management related Significant Events and providing the necessary feedback and training to ensure similar safety incidents do not re‑occur.

Essential Requirements / Qualifications / Experience

• Must have a Degree in Pharmacy and be qualified as a pharmacist.
• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Must have four years post‑qualification experience.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model.
• A generous “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme.
• Flexibility of long‑ and short‑term assignments to suit your availability.
• Free uniforms provided (if required).
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training.
• Weekly payments.
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment.

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.