Were looking for an enthusiastic and clinically confident Bank Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive Pharmacy team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet. This flexible Bank opportunity is ideal for a pharmacist who enjoys working across a variety of clinical areas, values excellent patient care, and wants to be part of a hospital with an outstanding reputation.
Working on a Bank basis means you can enjoy flexibility while contributing to a high-performing hospital known for its compassionate, patient-focused approach. Youll play a key role in supporting safe and effective medicines management across our inpatient, theatre, and outpatient services.
Main duties of the job
As our Bank Pharmacist, you will deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care while working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary teams. Your work will directly support safe prescribing, medication optimisation, and positive patient outcomes.
Day-to-day, you will:
* Provide evidence-based clinical pharmacy support to consultants, nurses and other clinicians
* Deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centred medicines management
* Offer clear, accessible advice to patients and staff to ensure medicines are used appropriately and effectively
* Support the monitoring, review, and supply of medicines across inpatient and perioperative pathways
* Assist in meeting statutory and professional requirements around the safe management of medicines
* Contribute to quality improvement, safety standards, antimicrobial stewardship and enhanced recovery pathways
* Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with GPhC, NICE and Practice Plus Group standards
This is a varied role where your clinical judgement and communication skills will help ensure patients receive the best possible experience.
About us
Were looking for a motivated pharmacist who brings both strong clinical knowledge and a collaborative approach to patient care. You will ideally have:
* A Masters degree in Pharmacy and GPhC registration
* Clinical experience gained in a pharmacy setting, ideally including hospital exposure
* Confident clinical reasoning skills and up-to-date pharmaceutical knowledge
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
* A patient-safety-first mindset and a commitment to evidence-based practice
* The ability to adapt, prioritise and remain calm in a fast-paced clinical environment
* A willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement
What you can expect in return:
* An hourly rate of £39.35
* Work within our friendly and professional team
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contactsarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.comin our friendly resourcing team.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Job responsibilities
For more information, request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A Masters degree in Pharmacy and GPhC registration
* Clinical experience gained in a pharmacy setting, ideally including hospital exposure
* Confident clinical reasoning skills and up-to-date pharmaceutical knowledge
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
* A patient-safety-first mindset and a commitment to evidence-based practice
* The ability to adapt, prioritise and remain calm in a fast-paced clinical environment
* A willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement
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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