We are once again recruiting to a new position in our successful, growing Cancer Centre Pharmacy team. Because of a growing service, including independent prescribing pharmacists, we are searching for a pharmacist who is looking to expand their clinical knowledge into hospital specialities, and use it each day without having to work on a ward.
This is a rare opportunity to join an outpatient hospital pharmacy that has a focus on patient safety and experience. You will be working in a busy and supportive environment, providing a patient-centred service, whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The role is perfect for pharmacists seeking a new challenge, and particularly suits those with a strong focus on patient care and an ability to develop solid working relationships with doctors, nurses and the wider healthcare team.
As pharmacy is a regulated industry to apply you must have the right to work in the UK, be a qualified pharmacist and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
About the job
The role is for 40-hours a week, Monday to Friday – there is no weekend, late-night or Bank Holiday working.
The annual salary will be on or around £51,000.
This role may be suitable for newly qualified pharmacists, and is suited for more established pharmacists who are looking for a change of sector from community or ward-based hospital practice.
Main responsibilities
As a new pharmacist with us your duties will include:
- Receive training, support and development to be able to work safely and effectively
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Use effective questioning and listening techniques to understand and meet the needs of patients and colleagues
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Deliver day-to-day pharmacy services that are accurate, safe, timely and prioritises patient experience; this includes clinically screening prescriptions, final checking, patient counselling and advising clinicians
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Ensure patients always receive the necessary information about their medication and have a chance to ask any questions they may have
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Be the Responsible Pharmacist when necessary, and ensure that the pharmacy operates in adherence to all relevant legislation, and regulatory, ethical and professional standards
About us
We are ‘PharmCo', the wholly owned subsidiary outpatient pharmacy of the Royal Surrey County Hospital. We run two dispensaries at the hospital, and one non-dispensing hub for patients to collect medicines and get advice.
Clinically we cover a diverse range of hospital-based specialities, particularly paediatrics, emergency medicine, rheumatology, gastroenterology and ophthalmology, as well as serving the UK's fourth largest cancer centre.
We have a strong focus on people development and a clear career pathway map for our pharmacist and technical colleagues, which provides opportunities to develop clinical, managerial and leadership skills and knowledge.
Equal Opportunities:
We recognise that diversity brings strength and value, so we don't simply accept difference, we actively encourage and celebrate it. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any type.
Benefits:
We truly appreciate our staff and reward them with the best benefits package we can, including:
- Week-day working only
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Competitive starting salary
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Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
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Flexible working opportunities
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Competitive private pension scheme
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On-site nursery (chargeable)
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Staff gym (low charge)
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On-site social club
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Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
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Discounts and lifestyle savings, plus a 24/7, 365 wellbeing support service through our partner staff benefits organisation
