Bank clinical pharmacist post at Spire Dunedin Hospital, covering busy periods, sickness and annual leave on a flexible basis. The work is clinical pharmacy across the hospital: advising consultants, nurses and clinicians on safe, cost-effective medicines use, and reviewing patients' medication histories and prescriptions across departments. Part-time, flexible hours suit a hospital pharmacist who wants to build knowledge across patient groups and clinical services. Applicants need GPhC registration and at least a year's post-qualifying hospital practice.
What the job involves
- Advise consultants, nurses and other clinicians on the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines throughout the hospital
- Interact with patients across departments to establish their pharmaceutical needs
- Review medication history, current prescriptions and relevant clinical data
- Treat patients with empathy and compassion as part of personalised care
- Build working relationships with colleagues and consultants to improve patient outcomes
- Keep up to date with developments in prescribing practice
- Suggest new processes and equipment to improve health outcomes and safety
Qualifications
- Pharmacy degree (educated to degree level)
Registration & licences
- Current GPhC registration
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year post-qualifying practice in hospital settings
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills for working with patients across departments
Nice to have
- Non-medical prescribing
What’s offered
- Weekly pay for bank colleagues
- Competitive bank rates
- Unsocial hours enhancements, depending on shifts worked
- Access to Spire Healthcare pension
- Blue Light Card and Spire for You discounts, plus wellbeing centre access
- Free uniform and free DBS
- Full induction and mandatory training updates
- Opportunities for training and progression into permanent posts
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
