The Runnymede Hospital in Chertsey is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy Department.
This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week; however, part-time (30 hours) would be considered. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Main duties of the job
* To provide pharmaceutical expertise and input into the care of the patients within a CHG hospital, supporting the pharmacy department to deliver an excellent medicine management service to all customers.
* To supervise the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines, whilst supervising junior staff members in the delivery of the medicine management service.
* To facilitate the daily running of the pharmacy department, providing a safe and effective medicines management service to all patients, staff, consultants and customers.
Job Responsibilities
WHO ARE WE
We are Circle Health Group, the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.
We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.
We want to be the most innovative and patient-focused healthcare organization.
WHO ARE YOU
You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained.
You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction.
You promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
WHAT DO YOU DO
* Provide pharmaceutical expertise and input into the care of the patients within a Circle Health Group hospital, supporting the pharmacy department to deliver an excellent medicine management service to all customers.
* Supervise the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines, whilst supervising junior staff members in the delivery of the medicine management service.
* Assume responsibility for clinical service as identified.
* Support the team to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.
* Facilitate the daily running of the pharmacy department, providing a safe and effective medicines management service to all patients, staff, consultants and customers.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist.
* Knowledge of General Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Professional Conduct, Ethics and Performance and their implications for practice.
* Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements.
* Proficiency in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
* Recent experience of dispensing medicines.
WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU
* You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.
* You are an excellent judge and decision maker.
* You are a highly effective problem solver.
* You are proactive and driven to succeed.
* You are punctual, committed and reliable.
* You are flexible and adaptable.
Health & Safety / Confidentiality
You must maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act, ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for staff, visitors and contractors.
In the course of your duties, you will have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff and Circle Health Group. On no account must information relating to identifiable patients be divulged to anyone other than authorized persons.
Opportunities with Circle Health Group
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. We strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles and more.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A GPHC Registered Pharmacist.
* Newly qualified or an overseas pharmacist who has received their GPHC registration.
* Looking to develop your clinical skills and experience.
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.
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