Pharmacist Surrey UK

RSCH Pharmacy Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

RSCH Pharmacy Ltd in Guildford is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist for their outpatient pharmacy team. This role offers a competitive salary and is focused on patient safety and care within a supportive environment. Ideal for newly qualified or established pharmacists looking to expand clinical knowledge in cancer care and other specialties.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Flexible working opportunities

On-site nursery (chargeable)

Staff gym (low annual charge)

Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Discounts and lifestyle savings

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medications accurately and efficiently.
• Providing medication information and advice to patients.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Patient care focus

Education

Registered Pharmacist in the UK

Job description

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About the job

We are once again expanding our successful, friendly outpatient pharmacy team, and are searching for a pharmacist who is looking to expand their clinical knowledge into hospital specialities and use it each day without having to work on a ward. This role is particularly focussed on cancer care, within the pharmacy at the UK’s fourth largest cancer centre, though opportunities can be found for the right candidate in our other pharmacy, where we cover a diverse range of hospital-based specialities, particularly paediatrics, emergency medicine, rheumatology, gastroenterology and ophthalmology.

This role is suitable for newly qualified pharmacists, as well as more established pharmacists who are looking for a change of sector from community or hospital pharmacy practice.

The role is for 40-hours a week, Monday to Friday – there is no weekend, late-night or Bank Holiday working. The annual salary will be on or around £46,000 depending on experience, and part-time applications are welcomed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outpatient hospital pharmacy that has a focus on patient safety and experience. You will be working in a busy and supportive environment, providing a patient-centred service, whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The role is perfect for pharmacists seeking a new challenge, and particularly suits those with a strong focus on patient care and an ability to develop solid working relationships with doctors, nurses and the wider healthcare team.

Work Location: The outpatient pharmacies at the Royal Surrey Hospital
Hours per week: full-time is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday only; part-time applications welcome

As a new pharmacist at PharmCo you will:

Receive training, support and development to be able to work safely and effectively

Be the Responsible Pharmacist when necessary, and ensure that the pharmacy operates in adherence to all relevant legislation, and regulatory, ethical and professional standards

Provide a pharmacy service that is accurate, safe, timely and prioritises patient experience

Use effective questioning and listening techniques to understand and meet the needs of patients and colleagues

Ensure patients always receive the necessary information about their medication and have a chance to ask any questions they may have

Clinically screening prescriptions

Dispensing

Final checking

Patient counselling

Advising patients and clinicians

Stock maintenance, including security and storage

About us

We are ‘PharmCo’, the wholly owned subsidiary outpatient pharmacy of the Royal Surrey County Hospital. We run two dispensaries at the hospital, and one non-dispensing hub for patients to collect their medicines and get advice.

Clinically we cover a diverse range of hospital-based specialities, particularly paediatrics, emergency medicine, rheumatology, gastroenterology and ophthalmology, as well as serving the UK’s fourth largest cancer centre.

We have a strong focus on people development and a clear career pathway map for our pharmacist and technical colleagues, which provide opportunities to develop clinical, managerial and leadership skills and knowledge.

We recognise that diversity brings strength and value, so we don’t simply accept difference, we actively encourage and celebrate it. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

We truly appreciate our staff and reward them with the best benefits package we can, including:

Weekday working only

Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Flexible working opportunities

On-site nursery (chargeable)

Staff gym (low annual charge)

On-site social club

Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Discounts and lifestyle savings, plus a 24/7, 365 wellbeing support service through our partner staff benefits organisation

We are currently seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our team at RSCH Pharmacy Ltd in the outpatient pharmacy department located in Guildford, Surrey, UK. As a Pharmacist with us, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for our patients. Dispensing medications accurately and efficiently. Providing medication information and advice to patients. Collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. Ensuring compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations.Participating in quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care. You should be a registered Pharmacist in the UK with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of patients and work in a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply for the Pharmacist position at RSCH Pharmacy Ltd in Guildford, Surrey, UK.

Be the Responsible Pharmacist when necessary, and ensure that the pharmacy operates in adherence to all relevant legislation, and regulatory, ethical and professional standards

Provide a pharmacy service that is accurate, safe, timely and prioritises patient experience

Use effective questioning and listening techniques to understand and meet the needs of patients and colleagues

Ensure patients always receive the necessary information about their medication and have a chance to ask any questions they may have

Clinically screening prescriptions

Dispensing

Final checking

Patient counselling

Advising patients and clinicians

Stock maintenance, including security and storage