Job summary
Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is delighted to be able to offer a full time vacancy for an Outpatient Relief 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. Primarily, you will be expected to cover branches within Morecambe Bay (Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital, Furness General Hospital) and Blackpool Victoria Hospital. There may also be a requirement to work at our other sites.
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 opening hours vary slightly in each site, with working hours 8.5-9 hours daily (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.
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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals 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. We now also provide University Hospitals Morecambe Bay Trust (Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital & Furness General Hospital), Blackpool Victoria Hospital and East Lancashire Hospital Trust (Blackburn & Burnley).
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registration with the GPhC
Desirable
- Royal Pharmaceutical Society membership.
Knowledge
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
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registration with the GPhC
Desirable
- Royal Pharmaceutical Society membership.
Knowledge
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
