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Hospital Clinical Pharmacist - Dispensary, Band 6 - C9318-24-1148

Gloucestershire

Job summary

Fixed Term position for 12 Months, Part time hours available up to 15 hours per week

An opportunity to work within the NHS in a forward thinking department which has recently implemented ePMA, and has a commitment to excellence and patient safety. This part time role suits anyone looking for a change in direction or to supplement an existing role with an element of Hospital Pharmacy. With the role involving work at 2 hospital sites, there is a wide variety of specialities to experience.

We require a skilled, enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our pharmacy team. The role involves providing pharmacist input in the dispensary on clinical and pharmaceutical matters to contribute to the provision of an efficient and safe dispensary service.

Additional contract details: Review continuation after 12 months. Weekend and BH rota included

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be responsible for fulfilling the pharmacist's role in the dispensary, in order to promote safe, rational, effective & economic use of medicines.

The candidate will need to have completed a Pharmacy Degree with one years postgraduate competency assessment with examination and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Good interpersonal skills and good competence in a standard range of IT skills will be necessary as will the ability to perform high level calculations. The candidate will have the ability to develop their own knowledge and skills based upon identified learning needs.

Please see the attached JD for full details.

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir. Both hospitals are located in the city centres with access to shops and cafes.

The pharmacy department has approximately 240 staff. The 2 sites provide dispensary services to inpatients & outpatients, medicines information, procurement services and full clinical service to wards; the onsite aseptic and manufacturing services are centralised at CGH. Pharmacy is at the forefront of many exciting projects including an award-winning service provided by pharmacist prescribers in orthopaedic pre-admission clinic. Within the department are specialist clinical teams; the Specialist Mental Health Pharmacy facilitates delivery of Specialist services for Mental Health & Learning Disabilities. The cancer services team provide a pharmacy service at both sites for oncology & haematology and satellite pharmacy. We are a friendly, inclusive department who wish to nurture and develop our staff at all grades.

Date posted

04 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-24-D&S-T1622-A

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital & Cheltenham General Hospital (cross-site working required)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

For further information and to apply, click on the APPLY BUTTON at the bottom of this advert, then click on CONTINUE to view the supporting documents or apply online.

Closing date for applications: 18-09-2024

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962

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