Chief Pharmacist

2 weeks ago

South East England, United Kingdom Daytime Healthcare Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Pharmacist to join a Pharmacy Team in a Leading Private Hospital near Kingston Upon Thames.

Chief Pharmacist Job Role:

As the Chief Pharmacist, you will have overall responsibility for the safe and secure handing of medicines in the hospital, whilst ensuring a high quality, safe pharmacy services across the hospital. You will be committed to both managing the Pharmacy team and undertaking clinical shifts to meet the clinical needs of the department.

Chief Pharmacist Duties:

Patient Care

  • Ensuringthe pharmacy service puts the patient first, including in the provision of information about medicines and support with effective use of medicines.
  • Ensuringmedicines are optimized throughout the patient pathway, starting at pre-op assessment clinic, through to transfer of care / discharge.

Clinical

  • Ensuringmedicine reconciliation is undertaken with 24-48 hours of admission and compile relevant patient's medication history to facilitate a quality assurance of the prescription chart.
  • Communicating recommendations on medicines optimisation to doctors, nurses and other relevant healthcare professionals.
  • Performing dispensary duties as part of the clinical pharmacy rota and the on call pharmacist service.

Policy and Service Management

  • Ensuring that medication safety has a high profile within pharmacy and throughout the Hospital and that there is a clear vision for pharmacy services in ensuring the optimal use of medicines.
  • Advising on potential service developments within own clinical area of work, and any associated procedural changes arising from suggested initiatives.
  • Ensuring that medicines are handled safely and securely throughout the medicines pathway including, procurement/obtaining medicines, receipt, issue/distribution/dispensing, storage, near-patient preparation, administration and transport.

What are we looking for?

  • Pharmacist Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
  • Experience in patient safety initiatives / implementation of patient safety alerts
  • Proven experience of successful team management / change management
  • Good knowledge of budgeting / financial management
  • Leadership skills to motivate team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-directed for quality improvement.

Benefits :

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Annual Leave
  • Pension Scheme
  • Visa Sponsorship Provided

If you are a Lead or Deputy Pharmacist looking to take the next step in your career as a Chief Pharmacist then apply today to secure a quick interview

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