Pharmacist at NHS Trust

jobs pharmaguidelines; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a qualified Pharmacist for long-term placement at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust. The role involves providing essential pharmacy services, including prescription monitoring and patient counseling within a hospital setting. Candidates must be registered with the GPhC and possess strong communication and time management skills. Competitive pay rates and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Flexible working options

Free DBS check and training

Stakeholder pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GPhC.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and telephone skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward-based prescription monitoring.
• Deliver pharmacy services in accordance with policies.
• Provide clinical supervision in the dispensary.

Skills

Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Experience in NHS pharmacy practice

Strong communication skills

Methodical and accurate working

Effective time management

Education

MPharm degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Pharmacist

Location: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Pay Range: £19.10 – £23.52 per hour

NHS Professionals Limited invites applications for the position of Pharmacist at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust. This role is open for long-term placement opportunities and offers a chance to be part of a dedicated team providing crucial support to patients within an integrated hospital and community service.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward-based prescription monitoring, medicines reconciliation, and patient counseling services to assigned wards.
• Deliver pharmacy services to allocated wards in accordance with professional, departmental, and Trust policies.
• Offer professional and legal clinical supervision in the dispensary to ensure compliance with statutory and ethical standards.
• Provide Medicines Information to medical and nursing staff and patients, facilitating the appropriate use of drugs.
• Assist in the distribution of medicines to patients, wards, and departments, ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Maintain records of clinical interventions and activities in line with departmental policy to identify and address areas of improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• An MPharm degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in NHS pharmacy practice, particularly in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Strong communication and telephone skills.
• Methodical and accurate working.
• Effective time management skills.

In addition to the above qualifications and experience, all qualified candidates will need to provide evidence of relevant qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration body if applicable.

About NHS Professionals

• Competitive Pay Rates with weekly payments.
• Priority placement at over 50 NHS Trusts across England.
• Dedicated consultants to support you.
• Flexible working options.
• Free DBS check and training.
• Accumulate holiday allowance.
• 24/7 support available 365 days a year.
• Stakeholder pension scheme.

NHS Professionals is proud to have over 130,000 members on our bank, representing diverse roles, grades, and specialties.

How to Apply

If you are interested in flexible working options and long-term placement opportunities, please register with NHS Professionals. For more information on this role or details on how to join NHS Professionals, contact Ben Dowling, Recruitment and Placement Consultant, at 03330 144 370 or [e-mail].

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team.