Job summaryAs a Band 7 Pharmacist, you will play a key role in the safe, efficient and patient-centred delivery of Outpatient Pharmacy Services. You will provide clinical screening and checking of outpatient and specialist prescriptions, including HIV, chemotherapy and paediatric prescriptions, identifying and resolving medicines-related issues before dispensing. You will provide patient-centred counselling and medicines advice, including for patients using home delivery and out-of-hours collection services. You will have an important operational role, monitoring KPIs, prescription turnaround times and the Prescription Tracking System (PTS) to identify delays, manage outstanding prescriptions and support timely patient care. You will also monitor the Outpatient Pharmacy mailbox and ensure queries are prioritised and actioned. Working closely with pharmacy colleagues, you will contribute to improving patient experience, service quality and efficiency, using FFT feedback, complaints and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement. The role also includes staff support and development, training, appraisal, SOP development, audit and quality improvement. You will deputise for senior colleagues when required and help shape the development of a responsive, high-quality Outpatient Pharmacy Service. We are looking for a proactive, organised and patient-focused pharmacist ready to make a real difference to our service and patientsMain duties of the jobAdhere to the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards of conduct, ethics and performance, and ensure compliance with all professional, ethical, and legal obligations, including standards for registered pharmacies. Deliver a patient-focused, responsive, and professional Outpatient Pharmacy service, maintaining the highest standards of service and upholding the department's professional image at all times. Dispense medicines legally, efficiently, and accurately, ensuring all clinical and accuracy checks are completed as required, in line with the responsibilities outlined in the job description. Provide patients with appropriate counselling and information about their medicines, ensuring they fully understand how to take their medications safely and effectively. Offer professional leadership within the Outpatient Pharmacy, working in partnership with the Principal Pharmacist for Outpatients to ensure pharmacy practices--your own and others'--are in line with current professional guidance (e.g., Medicines, Ethics and Practice by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and GPhC standards).Actively respond to individual patient needs, taking appropriate action to resolve issues or complaints as they arise, always maintaining a compassionate and solution-focused approach. Contribute to the wider clinical pharmacy service as appropriate, including participation in the late duty, seven-day, bank holiday, and on-call rotas. About usEpsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire. We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve. Full-time Reference number343-8249692-AGJob locationsSt Helier HospitalWrythe RoadCarshaltonSM5 1AAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIn the full job description you will see clearly the full range of duties within these roles that will enable you to work as part of the Pharmacy Outpatient teamTell us in your application how you meet the criteria in the attached person specification. Job responsibilitiesIn the full job description you will see clearly the full range of duties within these roles that will enable you to work as part of the Pharmacy Outpatient teamTell us in your application how you meet the criteria in the attached person specification. EssentialPost GPhC registration experienceUnderstanding of Good Clinical Practice and Good manufacturing Practice in relation to clinical trialsClinical experience in a range of clinical specialtiesDesirableManagement of staff/ staff appraisalPrevious experience in clinical trials/researchGood Clinical Practice CertificatePost GPhC registration UK hospital experienceOutpatient Pharmacy experience/Community Pharmacy experience Ability to motivate self and othersAbility to manage changeDesirableIT literateFamiliarity with CMM (formerly JAC) Pharmacy Computer System EssentialMasters in Pharmacy Degree (MPharm)Pre-registration training and Professional registration with GPhCPost Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalentDesirableMembership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great BritainGood Clinical Practice (GCP) training EssentialPost GPhC registration experienceUnderstanding of Good Clinical Practice and Good manufacturing Practice in relation to clinical trialsClinical experience in a range of clinical specialtiesDesirableManagement of staff/ staff appraisalPrevious experience in clinical trials/researchGood Clinical Practice CertificatePost GPhC registration UK hospital experienceOutpatient Pharmacy experience/Community Pharmacy experience Ability to motivate self and othersAbility to manage changeDesirableIT literateFamiliarity with CMM (formerly JAC) Pharmacy Computer System EssentialMasters in Pharmacy Degree (MPharm)Pre-registration training and Professional registration with GPhCPost Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalentDesirableMembership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great BritainGood Clinical Practice (GCP) trainingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEpsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustAddressSt Helier HospitalWrythe RoadCarshaltonSM5 1AAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEpsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustAddressSt Helier HospitalWrythe RoadCarshaltonSM5 1AAUnited KingdomEmployer's website
NHS Senior Pharmacist in Carshalton 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.
