Pharmacist - NHS - Belfast

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking registered pharmacists to join their team in Belfast. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment, where you'll build relationships with health professionals and make a positive impact on patient care. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe dispensing of medications, reviewing prescriptions for accuracy, and providing expert advice to patients and healthcare staff. If you are passionate about improving lives through pharmaceutical care, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Pension

Discount Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland.
• Eligible for membership and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Participate in dispensing and checking prescriptions.
• Review and assess prescriptions for accuracy and safety.
• Advise patients on medication usage.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Prescription Review

Education

Registered Pharmacist

Job description

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We are currently accepting applications from registered pharmacists to work within a clinical setting.

As a pharmacist, you will build relationships with a variety of health professionals and improve the lives of patients from all walks of life. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where you can deliver genuine care.

The Role

This role is based in Belfast on a full-time basis.

Eligibility Criteria

• Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI), or eligible for membership
• Right to Work in UK/Northern Ireland

Salary

Band 6: £37,350 annual (+ holiday pay + pension & discount benefits)

Band 7: £43,742 annual (+ holiday pay + pension & discount benefits)

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the work of the dispensary, including clinical and accuracy checking of prescriptions and dispensed medicines, both within the dispensary and at ward level.
• Review and assess inpatient and outpatient prescriptions for legality, accuracy, safety, and appropriateness of drug therapy.
• Ensure all work complies with Medicines Ethics and Practice, local policies and procedures, risk management, and health and safety policies and protocols.
• Communicate recommendations on drug therapy to doctors, nurses, and other relevant health care professionals.
• Liaise with relevant clinical pharmacists on patient care issues.
• Dispense and supply medicines.
• Advise patients on concordance with their medicines.
• Receive, store, and supply controlled drugs in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act and Trust policy.
• Dispense clinical trial drugs according to protocols.
• Provide a professional and courteous service to patients, staff, and other health care staff attending the dispensary.