At a Glance
- Tasks: Support medicine optimisation and resolve medication-related issues in a dynamic clinical environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking healthcare team dedicated to safe and effective patient care.
- Benefits: Enjoy fantastic annual leave, flexible working, and a competitive benefits package.
- Other info: Perfect for newly qualified pharmacists seeking mentorship and career growth.
- Why this job: Gain diverse clinical experience while working towards a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.
- Qualifications: Must have a Master's degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the GPhC.
The predicted salary is between 38141 - 46617 £ per year.
Overview
In this rotational role, you support medicine optimisation across a broad portfolio of specialties, helping to identify and resolve medication-related issues and ensure harm-free care.
You will work within an MDT, advising on safe, cost-effective prescribing and supporting discharge information.
The role offers development toward a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or non-medical prescribing, with progression from Band 6 to 7.
It suits newly qualified pharmacists or those changing sector seeking diverse clinical experience and mentorship.
- Pay / Benefits
- fantastic annual leave allowance
- flexible working opportunities
- protected hours for health and wellbeing activities
- competitive benefits package
Responsibilities
- Medicine optimisation for admitted patients across multiple specialties
- Identify medication-related issues contributing to admission and reduce prescribing risks
- Conduct ongoing prescribing reviews to maintain harm-free care
- Provide expert medication management advice to medical staff
- Support discharge planning with primary and community care providers
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including specialist nurses and consultants
- Demonstrate efficient, autonomous work with strong communication and organisational skills
- Adapt to a seven-day rota with flexible working hours
- Key requirements
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Completed foundation pharmacist training and passed registration exam (desirable)
- NHS hospital pharmacy knowledge
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to continuing professional development / education
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to analyse drug charts and patient information for medication advice
- Good time management and influencing skills
- Sufficient hospital pharmacy experience (desirable)
- excellent communication (verbal and written)
- time management
- initiative
- medication management
- drug chart analysis
- appropriate dosing advice
Rotational/Specialist Rotational Clinical Pharmacist in Bury employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
