Pharmacist

TRIDENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust seeks an experienced GPhC-registered Pharmacist for a vital role in supporting dispensary services. This position involves clinically screening and accuracy-checking dispensed items, ensuring safe medicine supply. Candidates should have NHS experience, excellent attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.

Benefits

Competitive NHS banded pay rates

Flexible working hours

Long-term placements with progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC, experienced in NHS.
• Strong understanding of clinical screening and accuracy checking.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical screening of prescriptions.
• Conduct final accuracy checks on dispensed items.
• Liaise with prescribers to resolve prescription queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Clinical screening

Dispensary workflows

Education

GPhC registration as a Pharmacist

Minimum 6 months of hospital or NHS dispensary experience

Tools

JAC

EPMA

Job description

Experienced Pharmacist - Dispensing Accuracy Checker

Band: 5 or 6 (Dependent on experience)Location: NHS Trust (Various UK Locations)Contract Type: Locum Hours: Full-time / Part-time / Monday to Friday (occasional weekends)

Job Summary

We are seeking a GPhC-registered Pharmacist with NHS experience to support our dispensary services. The primary responsibility will be to clinically screen and accuracy-check dispensed items, ensuring safe and effective supply of medicines to patients. This is an ongoing requirement to support high-volume dispensary operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clinical screening of prescriptions to ensure appropriateness, legality, and safety.
• Conduct final accuracy checks on dispensed items in accordance with NHS and GPhC standards.
• Liaise with prescribers and pharmacy technicians to resolve prescription queries.
• Ensure compliance with local SOPs, controlled drug regulations, and medicines legislation.
• Support the training and supervision of junior staff and pre-registration trainees.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to audit and quality assurance processes.

? Essential Requirements

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
• Minimum 6 months of UK hospital or NHS dispensary experience.
• Strong understanding of dispensary workflows, clinical screening, and accuracy checking.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with JAC, EPMA, or other NHS pharmacy systems.
• Familiarity with high-cost drugs, TTOs, and outpatient dispensing.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS banded pay rates.
• Flexible working hours and shift options.
• Long-term placements with potential for progression.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.