Job summary
The Winterbourne Hospital in Dorchester 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.
The Harbour Hospital in Poole 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.
Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UKs top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.
We have an opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy Department.
The successful candidate will be required to work between the Harbour Hospital (Poole) and the Winterbourne Hospital (Dorchester) on a rotational basis. Both full time and part time hours are available. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern which does not including weekend working or on-call commitment.
Main duties of the job
Duties of this role include:
1. 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 assume responsibility for clinical service as identified.
2. To facilitate the daily running of the pharmacy department, providing a safe and effective medicines management service to all patients, staff, consultants and customers.
About us
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
3. 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
4. Private Pension Scheme
5. Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
6. Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
7. Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
8. Non-contributory life insurance
9. Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
10. Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
11. Employee recognition programmes
12. Industry leading training and development opportunities
and much more!
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more.
To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy:
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHO ARE WE?
We are Circle Health Group.
We are 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 organisation.
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 wellbeing 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?
A degree in Pharmacy MPharm, BSc or BPharm.
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.
WHAT ELSE?
This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may
change due to future changes and developments.
You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the
guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt
that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
13. What we are looking for:
14. A GPHC Registered Pharmacist.
15. Newly qualified or an overseas pharmacist who has received their GPHC registration.
16. Looking to develop your clinical skills and experience.