Job Title
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
Job Summary
* Support the pharmacy department to deliver an excellent medicine management service to all customers, supervising the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines.
* Provide pharmaceutical expertise and input to the care of the patients within One Ashford Hospital.
* Facilitate the daily running of the pharmacy department, providing a safe and effective medicines management service to all patients, staff, consultants and customers.
* Provide clinical input with respect to medicines to all patients.
* Ensure accurate and timely charging.
* Ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory, professional and best practice frameworks.
Qualification & Experience
* Degree in Pharmacy
* Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (any existing or pending Fitness to Practice issues must be declared on application)
* Postgraduate Diploma relevant to hospital pharmacy practice is desirable but not essential
* Post registration experience of 2-3 years
* Clinical pharmacy experience in a secondary acute setting, or proven ability to transfer clinical skills into an acute setting
Role and Responsibilities
* Provide pharmaceutical expertise and input to the care of the patients within One Ashford Hospital.
* Support the pharmacy department to deliver an excellent medicine management service to all customers.
* Attendance on daily multidisciplinary ward round
* Supervise the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines.
* Influence prescribing practice and medicines management within the Hospital.
* Facilitate the daily running of the Pharmacy Department, providing a safe and effective medicines management service to all patients, staff, consultants and customers.
* Ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory, professional and best practice frameworks
* Ensure accurate and timely charging of invoices.
* Develop and implement Departmental Standard Operating Procedures
* Support the Chief Pharmacist to implement and monitor any national guidance; i.e. NICE guidance
* Participate in audit activities, which will improve the quality of the services provided by the department including medication incident reporting.
Desirables
* Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
* Acute NHS Healthcare experience
* Acute Private Healthcare experience
* Postgraduate Diploma relevant to hospital pharmacy practice
About the Hospital
One Ashford Hospital is one of Kent's newest private hospitals. Patients receive fast access to appointments with specialist Consultants, diagnostic imaging and treatment for a range of health concerns. Our private hospital has been designed with the latest technology and with patient care at its heart.
In September 2023, we joined with Phoenix Hospital Group, a leading London based private healthcare group. Phoenix provide exceptional patient centred care with three state-of-the-art medical facilities in the Harley Street Medical Precinct in Central London and one in Chelmsford, Essex.
One Ashford is next door to the William Harvey Hospital and is close to junction 10 of the M20. Parking is available and is ideally located for candidates living in and around the Ashford area.
Our Recruitment Process
At One Ashford Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Safeguarding
ONE ASHFORD HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND VULNERABLE ADULTS. ALL STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK AND PROVIDE SATISFACTORY REFERENCES. THEY WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK.
One Ashford Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.
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