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Pharmacist

J756581 Stoke-on-Trent West Midlands £24.00 - £25.00 / Hour

Outpatients Hospital Community Pharmacy role - Stoke - 12 months

Hospital Pharmacist (Newly Qualified Pharmacists Considered)

Location: Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Salary: Competitive rate + excellent benefits

Hours: Part-Time - 8 hours per alternate weekend (Saturday 4 hours & Sunday 4 hours)

Flexible working available, including the option to work every weekend.

Are you a patient-focused Pharmacist looking to develop your career in a specialist hospital environment? Whether you're an experienced Hospital Pharmacist or a newly qualified Pharmacist looking to gain valuable clinical experience, this is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established outpatient pharmacy based within one of the region's leading hospitals.

Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you'll gain exposure to specialist clinical areas while providing exceptional pharmaceutical care to a diverse patient population.

The Role

As a Hospital Pharmacist, you'll play an important role in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred pharmacy services within a busy hospital setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Accurately dispensing prescription medications in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Providing medication counselling and clinical advice to patients.
• Working collaboratively with doctors, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care.
• Conducting medication reviews and promoting the safe and effective use of medicines.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and supporting stock management.
• Delivering NHS and clinical pharmacy services where appropriate.
• Advising patients on medicines and healthcare products.
• Supporting health promotion initiatives and contributing to the continuous improvement of pharmacy services.

About the Pharmacy

Based within a major teaching hospital, this busy outpatient pharmacy dispenses approximately 15,000 prescription items each month, offering an excellent opportunity to broaden your hospital pharmacy experience.

You'll benefit from:

• A stable and experienced Pharmacist team.
• Support from an Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) Manager, experienced Pharmacy Technicians, and Dispensers.
• Exposure to a range of specialist clinical areas, including Oncology, Haematology, and Spinal Injuries, alongside one of the region's busiest Emergency Departments.
• Strong and established working relationships with the local NHS Trust.
• Excellent public transport links and convenient on-site paid parking.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment with opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), or a newly qualified Pharmacist eligible to register.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is desirable, although newly qualified Pharmacists with a keen interest in developing within a hospital setting are encouraged to apply.
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Positive, adaptable, and proactive approach to problem-solving.

What's on Offer

• Competitive rate of pay with an excellent benefits package.
• Flexible weekend working to suit your availability.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata), increasing to 40 days with length of service.
• GPhC registration fees paid.
• Performance-related bonus of up to £2,000 per year.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Employee discounts with a wide range of leading national retailers.
• Specialist hospital pharmacy training and continued professional development.
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.

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