Bank Pharmacist – Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 December 2024

Job summary

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is delighted to be able to offer multiple vacancies for a Bank Outpatient Pharmacist where no two days will be the same!

Why you ask? We have different branches which you will rotate across and with being in a hospital environment, it will enable you to develop your clinical knowledge in the multiple specialities including Oncology, Paediatrics, Neurology and many more.

If you have never worked in a hospital setting before, you will be provided with the necessary training to help you succeed. The team are friendly, helpful and supportive of one another and by working collaboratively, enable us to deliver a service that we are proud of. You will also work as part of a wider, multidisciplinary team and will regularly engage with other healthcare professionals.

Please note that we are open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 6.00pm so one shift will consist of 1 x 9.5 hour shift (with a paid lunch break).

You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate a desire towards developing our services whilst putting the patient at the heart of everything you do. If this sounds like you, and you would like to know more or come for a visit, please feel free to contact us to discuss further.

Please note: the interviews for this post are expected to take place the week commencing 6th of January 2025.

Main duties of the job

This post is an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain hospital experience and also to those that already have and enjoy this type of environment,

On a day to day basis, you will act as the Responsible Pharmacist and play a pivotal role in terms of ensuring a safe and effective environment for our patients.

You will also provide leadership and develop fantastic working relationships with other colleagues and teams.

If you have always aspired to work within a hospital setting and working alongside other highly motivated individuals, then you are going to love this role. We are offering an opportunity for you to join our friendly and dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish, supported all the way.

About us

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing service at Royal Preston Hospital, Rosemere Centre (within Royal Preston Hospital) and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital.

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience Highly competitive

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

438-PB2468

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

Adhere to the GPhC Code of Conduct, uphold the standards for Pharmacy Professionals and support other members of the team to do so.
Provide professional and legal clinical supervision in the dispensary.
Undertake the role of the Responsible Pharmacist as required.
Ensure pharmaceutical aspects of patient care are provided in accordance with national and local standards and guidelines in order that statutory obligations are met.
Clinical query handling and resolution.
Support other members of the Pharmacy team to provide safe pharmaceutical care and ensure key performance indicators are met.
Strive to ensure the customer has a positive pharmacy experience.

For more information please see the job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

Adhere to the GPhC Code of Conduct, uphold the standards for Pharmacy Professionals and support other members of the team to do so.
Provide professional and legal clinical supervision in the dispensary.
Undertake the role of the Responsible Pharmacist as required.
Ensure pharmaceutical aspects of patient care are provided in accordance with national and local standards and guidelines in order that statutory obligations are met.
Clinical query handling and resolution.
Support other members of the Pharmacy team to provide safe pharmaceutical care and ensure key performance indicators are met.
Strive to ensure the customer has a positive pharmacy experience.

For more information please see the job description.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

MPharm degree or equivalent.
Registered with GPhC

Desirable

Royal Pharmaceutical Society membership.

Experience

Essential

Fulfilment of mandatory continuous professional development requirements.
Good understanding of the GPhC Code of Conduct and standards for Pharmacy Professionals

Desirable

Previous hospital experience either in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

MPharm degree or equivalent.
Registered with GPhC

Desirable

Royal Pharmaceutical Society membership.

Experience

Essential

Fulfilment of mandatory continuous professional development requirements.
Good understanding of the GPhC Code of Conduct and standards for Pharmacy Professionals

Desirable

Previous hospital experience either in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.