Clinical Pharmacist
Are you an experienced and registered Clinical Pharmacist? Do you have an all-round knowledge of hospital procedures? Are you available to start immediately in a new role?
NHS Professionals have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to support our client trust. You will be responsible for accurately and safely providing necessary care to patients engaging with the service in the Trust. You will maintain key relationships with co-workers and other health care professionals across the Trust to ensure an effective service.
Location: – Southampton General Hospital, SO16 6YD
Hours & Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week (weekdays) hours to be discussed and confirmed with successful applicant.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Validating prescriptions legally and to clinically screen, dispense and check outpatient prescriptions.
- Sorting out clinical queries effectively with internal clients: doctors, in-patient pharmacists and other hospital staff and to counsel on the safe and effective use of medicines and provide advice to customers and patients.
- Carrying out clinical checks (screening) of all outpatient prescriptions, including oncology outpatients and to accuracy-check prescriptions prior to hand-out.
- Being the lead pharmacist as per GPhC guidelines, when required, and to help manage and ensure the smooth running of the pharmacy in the absence of the Superintendent Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacy Technician.
- Adhering to the provided Standard Operating Procedures and to enforce them if they are not adhered to by any member of staff. Work with the team to ensure SOPs are kept up to date and valid to ensure an effective Pharmacy service.
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
- GPhC Registered and have at least two years hospital experience are both essential.
- Two years post qualified is highly desirable.
- Applicants need to be available min 3 days per week and work 1 in 2 Saturday’s; can be flexible on working hours.
Who are NHS Professionals?
If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a ‘Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.
Why NHS Professionals?
We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.
In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -
- Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
- First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
- Dedicated consultants
- Flexible working options
- Free DBS and free training
- Build holiday allowance
- Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime on 03332 407552
- Stakeholder pension scheme
To apply please email UHSRecruitment@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk or call 03330 143 694.