Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you're a pharmacy professional looking for a new role in CQC's Medicines Optimisation Team that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you've found it! As a Medicines Inspector based in the South, you'll use your pharmacy expertise to help ensure people receive safe and effective care by supporting inspections and promoting good medicines optimisation across health and social care.
Picture this
Imagine being the trusted expert on medicines safety, helping inspection teams across the South make informed decisions that protect people and improve care.
* In the last year as a Medicines Inspector in the Medicines Optimisation Team, you will have supported inspections in a range of health and social care providers, such as care homes, GP practices, and hospitals, identifying risks in how medicines were managed and helping the team take action.
* You might have contributed to the delivery of medicines training for inspectors, improving their understanding of safe medicines use in all health and social care settings.
You'll work closely with others to deliver shared outcomes. In this role, you'll:
* Assess and Inspect health and social care providers: Provide expert input on medicines optimisation and safety during inspections and investigations.
* Support learning: Help train and develop CQC staff to improve their understanding of medicines optimisation.
* Manage workload effectively, focusing on specific care sectors as agreed.
Qualifications and experience
* Pharmacy registration and experience: Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and at least 3 years of experience as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
* Medicines knowledge: Understanding of medicines law and how it applies to health and social care services.
* Clear communication: Ability to explain complex medicines issues in a simple, accessible way to different audiences.
Assessment process
* A short written exercise
* A brief presentation (prepared in advance - we'll send you the details)
* A relaxed interview
We aim to keep things welcoming and supportive. If you need any adjustments, just let us know!
Benefits
* Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
* Training and development opportunities.
* Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
* NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
* Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing, and more!
Please see our benefits page for the full list.
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