About this role
Job summary Our Pharmacists are an integral part of a patients care plan, so you will have the opportunity to interact with patients across various departments to find out their pharmaceutical requirements, review medication history, current prescriptions and relevant clinical data.
Main duties of the job All our clinical teams are focused on delivering personalised care, and our pharmacists play a key role in treating patients with empathy and compassion You will provide advice and support to consultants, nurses and other clinicians ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines throughout the hospital Build strong working relationships with colleagues and consultants and to work together to improve patient outcomes. Suggest new processes/new equipment to improve health outcomes and increase safety throughout the hospital. The majority of your time will be spent on the Ward with patients, talking to, and supporting them with discharge medicines, counselling on side effects, and intake requirements. Dispensary is a minimal part of the position here at the Hospital, and the role is predominantly focused on the Ward patient support.
About us "Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."
Job description Job responsibilities Bank Clinical Pharmacist | Norwich | Bank Contract | Flexi Shifts |
Spire Norwich Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Bank Clinical Pharmacist. This role is ideally suited to someone who is looking for the challenge of delivering a comprehensive pharmacy service, as part of small friendly team, in a beautiful location. Shifts would be any days Mon - Sun
Our Pharmacists are an integral part of a patients care plan, so you will have the opportunity to interact with patients across various departments to find out their pharmaceutical requirements, review medication history, current prescriptions and relevant clinical data.
Duties and responsibilities:
All our clinical teams are focused on delivering personalised care, and our pharmacists play a key role in treating patients with empathy and compassionYou will provide advice and support to consultants, nurses and other clinicians ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines throughout the hospitalBuild strong working relationships with colleagues and consultants and to work together to improve patient outcomes.Suggest new processes/new equipment to improve health outcomes and increase safety throughout the hospital.The majority of your time will be spent on the Ward with patients, talking to, and supporting them with discharge medicines, counselling on side effects, and intake requirements.Dispensary is a minimal part of the position here at the Hospital, and the role is predominantly focused on the Ward patient support.
Who we're looking for: Master's degree in pharmacy, or equivalent at time of qualification.Current member of the General Pharmaceutical Council. Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient requirements. Previous experience as a pharmacist within a hospital setting or communityExperience of working in partnership with consultants and across clinical teams. Competence across a range of pharmaceutical subjects supported by professional and clinical knowledge.Minimun of 1-2 shifts per week
Benefits:
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Bank colleagues are paid weeklyAccess to Spire Healthcare pensionAccess to Blue Light Card discountsFree uniformFree DBSFull induction, including mandatory training updatesOpportunities for further training and progression into permanent postsKnowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing TeamEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Master's degree in pharmacy, or equivalent at time of qualification. Current member of the General Pharmaceutical Council. Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient requirements. Previous experience as a pharmacist within a hospital setting or community Experience of working in partnership with consultants and across clinical teams. Competence across a range of pharmaceutical subjects supported by professional and clinical knowledge. Minimun of 1-2 shifts per week
Experience Essential
Master's degree in pharmacy, or equivalent at time of qualification. Current member of the General Pharmaceutical Council. Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient requirements. Previous experience as a pharmacist within a hospital setting or community Experience of working in partnership with consultants and across clinical teams. Competence across a range of pharmaceutical subjects supported by professional and clinical knowledge. Minimun of 1-2 shifts per week
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Old Watton Rd, Norwich NR4 7TD
Norwich
NR4 7TD
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)