Specialist Pharmacist ( Surgery )

RIG Healthcare Recruit; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruiter is looking for a Specialist Pharmacist in Surgery to provide and develop clinical pharmacy services. The role involves training pharmacists, managing drug usage, and ensuring safe medication practices in a multidisciplinary environment. Applicants should be qualified pharmacists with experience in clinical settings and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacist with experience in clinical settings.
• Ability to work as an independent prescriber or pursue this qualification.
• Experience in training and supervising pharmacy staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop clinical pharmacy services for surgical wards.
• Evaluate prescribing patterns and prepare expenditure reports.
• Conduct audits and develop pharmacy procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy service management

Train and appraise pharmacists

Independent prescribing

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Specialist Pharmacist (Surgery), London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Specialist Pharmacist, Surgery

Division/Department: Integrated Clinical Services/Pharmacy

Responsible to: Pharmacy lead, Surgery

Accountable to: Chief Pharmacist

Based at: Northwick Park Hospital

Band: 8A

Hours: per week

Rates: Negotiable

JOB SUMMARY

• Manage, provide and develop a safe and effective clinical pharmacy service to the Surgical Directorate wards and clinical areas, in accordance with Trust policies.
• Evaluate prescribing patterns, drug usage, expenditure forecasting, and provide monthly expenditure reports to the Surgical directorate.
• Plan, organise, and conduct audits within the pharmacy department and the Surgical directorate.
• Maintain a high level of pharmaceutical input and support as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal and safe medicines usage.
• Develop, advise on, and implement procedures, guidelines, and policies locally or nationally within the area of responsibility.
• Train and appraise trainee pharmacists.
• Lead training and development of rotational band 6 and 7 pharmacists during Surgery rotations.
• Serve as a practice tutor and educational facilitator for pharmacists pursuing the JPB postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice.
• Assist in training, developing, and supervising ward-based Pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Work as an independent prescriber or work towards obtaining this qualification, within a defined scope of practice.
• Participate in multidisciplinary training with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in general pharmacy services including dispensing for discharge, weekends, holidays, late duties, and on-call duties.

Application Process: Submit your updated CV to #LocumPharmacist #ClinicalPharmacy #ClinicalPharmacist #NHS if you are ready to contribute to elevating patient care standards.