Band 6-8a Locum Pharmacist - Stoke-on-Trent

Pulse Healthcare; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Locum Pharmacist to join a pharmacy team in Stoke-on-Trent. This full-time role requires at least 12 months of hospital experience and proficiency with the Ascribe system. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £23 to £39 per hour based on banding, with responsibilities including providing expert pharmaceutical care and managing the ward pharmacy service. Opportunities for extension are available.

Qualifications

• Up to date GPhC registration.
• Minimum of 12 months hospital experience as a ward pharmacist.
• Proficiency in using the Ascribe system.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to Haematology and Oncology.
• Manage and develop ward based pharmacy service.
• Promote education and training of healthcare professionals.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Time management and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Master’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent

Tools

Ascribe system

Job description

Overview

Role: Locum Pharmacist
Banding: Band 6-8a
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 – 6 months (with possible extension)
Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday working 4 days at 9.00am – 5.20pm and one day 10am – 6.20pm
Rate: £23 - £39 per hour (depending on banding)

Why this role? The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmacist to join our team at Royal Stoke. This role is available for Band 6, 7, or 8a pharmacists, with the pay rate varying accordingly. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 12 months of hospital experience working as a ward pharmacist and will be proficient in using the Ascribe system.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: To be an expert in pharmaceutical matters for the treatment of childhood cancer. To be a member of a team of specialist pharmacists delivering a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to the Haematology and Oncology Departments. To manage and further develop the ward based pharmacy service on the Inpatient Haematology/Oncology wards. To promote and contribute to the education and training of healthcare professionals. To promote and contribute to the education and training of staff working or rotating through the Cytotoxic unit.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience/Knowledge:

• Up to date GPhC registration.
• Master’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 months hospital experience as a ward pharmacist.
• Proficiency in using the Ascribe system.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.