At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to optimise patient care and support safe medicine use.
- Company: Northampton General Hospital, part of the NHS Group, known for its supportive culture.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Experience diverse specialties and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your clinical skills.
- Qualifications: Masters in Pharmacy, GPhC registration, and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38616 - 46141 £ per year.
Northampton General Hospital University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group is looking for a Band 6 Clinical Pharmacist to join their supportive and progressive hospital pharmacy team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a wide range of specialties, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
About the Role
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will rotate across a variety of services, including:
- Ward-based clinical pharmacy (approx. 60%)
- Dispensary-based services (approx. 20%)
- Emergency duty and other pharmacy functions (approx. 20%)
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting safe and effective use of medicines across the Trust
- Participating in ward rounds, medicines reconciliation, and patient counselling
- Providing clinical advice and medicines optimisation support
- Contributing to audit, service improvement, and guideline development
- Supporting dispensary services and medicines supply processes
- Working collaboratively with medical, nursing, and pharmacy teams
You will gain exposure across multiple specialties including medicine, surgery, critical care, oncology, paediatrics, and medicines information.
Essential Requirements
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)
- GPhC registration
- Completion of pre-registration training
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
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