Pharmacist (Outpatients)

OverviewPharmacist (Outpatients) – Department: Pharmacy. Location: Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Road, London SW5. Permanent, 37.50 hours per week. Salary: Competitive.The Outpatient Pharmacy service is open on Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 8pm, and Saturdays from 8.30am to 2.30pm.Joining Bupa, you'll benefit from access to our state-of-the art Clinical Training Facility, a centre for connected learning, care and careers. This forms part of Bupa Campus, a vibrant new learning initiative which brings us together in virtual and physical spaces across the Bupa globe.What you’ll do / ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for an experienced Pharmacist with excellent organisational and communication skills to provide a first-class pharmacy service and work as a Responsible Pharmacist within our Outpatient Pharmacy. The role will include providing a comprehensive, patient focused and responsive Outpatient Pharmacy service ensuring patients receive their medication in a timely, professional and efficient manner and that patients receive all the necessary information about their medication. You will be skilled in communicating with all levels of clinical and healthcare staff in promoting the safe use of medicines.Abide by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards of conduct, ethics and performance as well as standards for registered pharmacies, observing and applying all professional, ethical and legal obligationsEnsure that the Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy service is patient focused, responsive and appropriate and that the professional image of the department is always upheldWork in the Outpatient pharmacy, undertaking responsibilities required of a Responsible Pharmacist including ensuring that medicines are dispensed in a legal, efficient and accurate way and that appropriate clinical and other checks have been carried outEnsure patients are given appropriate counselling and information regarding their medicinesProvide professional leadership in the pharmacy, ensuring all pharmacy practice, including their own, is within the latest Medicines, Ethics and Practice guidelinesEnsure individual patient needs are met and appropriate actions are taken to resolve issues as they ariseKey Skills / QualificationsRegistered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilExperience of leading teams and managing a pharmacy as an RPFlexibility to work variable shifts between 08.30–20.00, weekends and eveningsExcellent team working and communication skillsClinical and hospital experience desirableBenefitsOur benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sellEnhanced pension and life insuranceTravel cost support via a season ticket loan or cycle2workDiscounted access to online gym sessionsAnnual Health Services Bonus SchemeBupa health insurance as a benefit in kindOption to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rateAccess to our Digital GP platform on your mobileEmotional wellbeing supportAccess to family mental health lineFinancial wellbeing channelsSupport for carersPlease note: The advert may be closed sooner if a high number of applications are receivedAbout the employerWhy Bupa?We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, and we champion diversity. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process where needed. For information in an alternative format, please email careers@bupa.com; for more role information, contact serina.kapoor@bupa.comTime Type: Full timeJob Area: Cromwell Hospital London #J-18808-Ljbffr