Pharmacist Lead

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and pro-active Pharmacist to develop an in-house Pharmacy Service at Tees Valley Hospital & Cobalt Hospital. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Clinical Services.

Main duties of the job

The pharmacy model does not include operation of an in-house dispensary and working as part of a wider clinical team, the pharmacist will provide a high standard of efficient, individualised patient care. The candidate will be able to build clinical knowledge and a professional portfolio by working closely with the pre-assessment team, providing clinical support on peri-operative medicines management.

About us

Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France. Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities. Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery. Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS. Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.

Date posted

01 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR5926

Job locations

Church Ln, Middlesbrough TS5 7DX

Middlesbrough

TS5 7DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Pharmacist Lead Tees Valley Hospital 30 hours ********* Apply and be eligible for the welcome bonus of £3600********* An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and pro-active Pharmacist to develop an in-house Pharmacy Service at Tees Valley Hospital & Cobalt Hospital. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Clinical Services. An adapted Pharmacy model with a new Pharmacy lead on board for the North-east cluster will provide a robust framework to support the successful candidate to work towards developing a standardised Pharmacy strategy driving the medicine optimisation agenda. This is a part time post across both hospitals with a team of two Pharmacy technicians. The Role The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm to develop a new hospital service and will need to be organised and flexible. The pharmacy model does not include operation of an in-house dispensary and working as part of a wider clinical team, the pharmacist will provide a high standard of efficient, individualised patient care. The candidate will be able to build clinical knowledge and a professional portfolio by working closely with the pre-assessment team, providing clinical support on peri-operative medicines management. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be patient focused. Applications are welcome from hospital pharmacists, community pharmacists and primary care pharmacists. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacist to be eligible to apply for this post. The successful candidate will be provided with an induction training programme organised by the Corporate Pharmacy Team What you'll bring with you:

  • Degree in Pharmacy
  • Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Sound written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
  • Flexibility to work across the two sites
  • Demonstrated Customer Service skills
    • Key Responsibilities:
  • Clinical screening and services to clinical departments
  • Procurement, audit, patient counselling and other associated pharmaceutical duties
  • Attendance at relevant clinical governance meetings
  • Providing advice to patients/carers and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products as required
  • Adhering to GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance
  • Supporting clinical managers in providing effective training and competency review of registered staff
    • Benefits:
  • Competitive salary reflective of senior clinical support required
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to the Ramsay Academy - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career
  • 25 days' annual leave plus the opportunity to buy/sell more - pro rata
  • Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
  • Free Parking
  • Access to our employee Discount Programme
  • Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line for free advice
  • Long service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards
    • About Us: Tees Valley Hospital opened in February 2018 and is a modern, purpose-built hospital in the grounds of Acklam Hall in Middlesbrough, designed for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of outpatient, day case and in patients. The hospital delivers a range of specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, plastic surgery, urology, gynaecology, dermatology, oral surgery and endoscopy, to both private and NHS patients. Cobalt Hospital, located just outside Newcastle, designed for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of outpatient and day case patients. The hospital delivers a range of specialties including endoscopy, general surgery, orthopaedic, urology and plastic surgery. Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all. Welcome bonus of £3,600 pro rata For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Karen Blakemore (Head of Clinical Services at Tees Valley Hospital) Julie Davidge (Head of Clinical Services at Cobalt Hospital) Fahima Yousaf (North-East Cluster lead Pharmacist)

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Pharmacist Lead Tees Valley Hospital 30 hours ********* Apply and be eligible for the welcome bonus of £3600********* An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and pro-active Pharmacist to develop an in-house Pharmacy Service at Tees Valley Hospital & Cobalt Hospital. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Clinical Services. An adapted Pharmacy model with a new Pharmacy lead on board for the North-east cluster will provide a robust framework to support the successful candidate to work towards developing a standardised Pharmacy strategy driving the medicine optimisation agenda. This is a part time post across both hospitals with a team of two Pharmacy technicians. The Role The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm to develop a new hospital service and will need to be organised and flexible. The pharmacy model does not include operation of an in-house dispensary and working as part of a wider clinical team, the pharmacist will provide a high standard of efficient, individualised patient care. The candidate will be able to build clinical knowledge and a professional portfolio by working closely with the pre-assessment team, providing clinical support on peri-operative medicines management. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be patient focused. Applications are welcome from hospital pharmacists, community pharmacists and primary care pharmacists. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacist to be eligible to apply for this post. The successful candidate will be provided with an induction training programme organised by the Corporate Pharmacy Team What you'll bring with you:

  • Degree in Pharmacy
  • Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Sound written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
  • Flexibility to work across the two sites
  • Demonstrated Customer Service skills
    • Key Responsibilities:
  • Clinical screening and services to clinical departments
  • Procurement, audit, patient counselling and other associated pharmaceutical duties
  • Attendance at relevant clinical governance meetings
  • Providing advice to patients/carers and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products as required
  • Adhering to GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance
  • Supporting clinical managers in providing effective training and competency review of registered staff
    • Benefits:
  • Competitive salary reflective of senior clinical support required
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to the Ramsay Academy - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career
  • 25 days' annual leave plus the opportunity to buy/sell more - pro rata
  • Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
  • Free Parking
  • Access to our employee Discount Programme
  • Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line for free advice
  • Long service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards
    • About Us: Tees Valley Hospital opened in February 2018 and is a modern, purpose-built hospital in the grounds of Acklam Hall in Middlesbrough, designed for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of outpatient, day case and in patients. The hospital delivers a range of specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, plastic surgery, urology, gynaecology, dermatology, oral surgery and endoscopy, to both private and NHS patients. Cobalt Hospital, located just outside Newcastle, designed for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of outpatient and day case patients. The hospital delivers a range of specialties including endoscopy, general surgery, orthopaedic, urology and plastic surgery. Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all. Welcome bonus of £3,600 pro rata For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Karen Blakemore (Head of Clinical Services at Tees Valley Hospital) Julie Davidge (Head of Clinical Services at Cobalt Hospital) Fahima Yousaf (North-East Cluster lead Pharmacist)

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

    Desirable

    • Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

    Experience

    Essential

    • Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be patient focused. Applications are welcome from hospital pharmacists, community pharmacists and primary care pharmacists. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacist to be eligible to apply for this post.

    Desirable

    • Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be patient focused. Applications are welcome from hospital pharmacists, community pharmacists and primary care pharmacists. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacist to be eligible to apply for this post.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

    Desirable

    • Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

    Experience

    Essential

    • Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be patient focused. Applications are welcome from hospital pharmacists, community pharmacists and primary care pharmacists. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacist to be eligible to apply for this post.

    Desirable

    • Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be patient focused. Applications are welcome from hospital pharmacists, community pharmacists and primary care pharmacists. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacist to be eligible to apply for this post.

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

    Address

    Church Ln, Middlesbrough TS5 7DX

    Middlesbrough

    TS5 7DX


    Employer's website

    https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

    Address

    Church Ln, Middlesbrough TS5 7DX

    Middlesbrough

    TS5 7DX


    Employer's website

    https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Nadine Hopson

    nadine.hopson@ramsayhealth.co.uk

    07917729424

    Date posted

    01 September 2023

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £42,000 to £50,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    JR5926

    Job locations

    Church Ln, Middlesbrough TS5 7DX

    Middlesbrough

    TS5 7DX


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