Pharmacist

We have a requirement for a pharmacist in Savernake - hours will depend on hourly rate, but we have funding for between around 7.5 to 15 hours per week. Do you have anyone who would be suitable? Rates are around the Band 8a but we can review other charge rates.

The role -

They will be the only pharmacist who attends the ward so they will be reviewing drug charts to ensure safe prescribing, advising the locum GP on the ward and other prescribers regarding clinical and prescribing queries. They will be undertaking meds review and medicines reconciliation, patient counselling etc. I think we need someone who has had clinical ward pharmacy experience previously. The role is very autonomous so they will need to be experienced in their advice.

Essential criteria

Good knowledge and understanding of disease states and their treatments obtained through the completion of a degree course and the clinical diploma (or equivalent experience). Experience of working in a clinical role Good knowledge of all the medicines legislation and national standards. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable criteria

Experience in at least one of the following - community health and social care, primary or secondary care setting. Experience of training and mentoring pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and/or other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm). Registered with GPhC as a pharmacist Clinical Pharmacy Diploma (2 years) or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

MSc in clinical pharmacy. Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS). Independent prescribing qualification

***Please contact Gemma at Piers Meadows