Overview
To provide an exemplary pharmacy service in accordance with current legislation, accepted professional and ethical standards and clinical requirements. To provide advice and support to consultants, other clinicians and patients ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost‑effective use of medicines. To advise the hospital and its departments on the safe management of medicines, ensuring compliance with current legislation and professional standards.
Main duties of the job
* Plan, deliver and evaluate pharmaceutical care to meet patient's health and well‑being.
* Assess the health and well‑being of patients whose needs may be complex and changing within the context of their medicines.
* Plan, monitor and evaluate the movement of medicines.
* Establish and maintain effective communication with various individuals and groups on complex, sensitive and occasionally contentious issues in a range of situations.
* Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices.
* Modify and structure data, information, computer records and stock management documents.
* Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.
* Contribute to the development of services.
* Assist with research and development.
* Promote best practice in health and safety and security.
* Contribute to quality improvement.
* Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights.
* Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
About us
Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist to join the Bank Team. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day‑case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
Our vision is to be recognised as a world‑class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Job responsibilities
* To provide an exemplary pharmacy service in accordance with current legislation, accepted professional and ethical standards and clinical requirements.
* To provide advice and support to consultants, other clinicians and patients ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost‑effective use of medicines.
* To advise the hospital and its departments on the safe management of medicines, ensuring compliance with current legislation and professional standards.
* To promote a multidisciplinary, patient‑focused approach to the delivery of an efficient, high‑quality healthcare service.
Who we’re looking for
* Master’s degree in pharmacy, or equivalent at time of qualification
* Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient requirements.
* Worked in a pharmacy
* Previous experience as a pharmacist.
* Experience of working in partnership with consultants and across clinical teams.
* Effective stock and budgetary control.
* Experience of working within an independent sector hospital pharmacy department.
Bank Benefits
* Bank colleagues are paid weekly
* We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
* Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
* Access to Spire Healthcare pension
* Access to Blue Light Card discounts
* Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via ‘Spire for You’
* Wellbeing Centre access via ‘Spire for You’
* Free uniform
* Free DBS
* Full induction, including mandatory training updates
* Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
* Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
Our Values
* Driving clinical excellence
* Doing the right thing
* Caring is our passion.
* Keeping it simple
* Delivering on our promises
* Succeeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees’ well‑being through work‑life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference; it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date
In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Master’s degree in pharmacy, or equivalent at time of qualification
Experience
* Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient requirements.
* Worked in a pharmacy
* Previous experience as a pharmacist.
* Experience of working in partnership with consultants and across clinical teams.
* Effective stock and budgetary control.
* Experience of working within an independent sector hospital pharmacy department
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.
Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA
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