Relief Pharmacist

Job overview

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is delighted to be able to offer a part time vacancy for an Outpatient Relief Pharmacist where no two days will be the same!

Why you ask? We have different branches which you will rotate across and with being in a hospital environment, it will enable you to develop your clinical knowledge in the multiple specialities including Oncology, Paediatrics, Neurology and many more. Primarily, you will be expected to cover any of our sites in our four partnered trusts, however the work will mainly be in the vicinity of Preston

If you have never worked in a hospital setting before, you will be provided with the necessary training to help you succeed.  The team are friendly, helpful and supportive of one another and by working collaboratively, enable us to deliver a service that we are proud of.  You will also work as part of a wider, multidisciplinary team and will regularly engage with other healthcare professionals.

Please note opening hours vary slightly in each site,  with working hours 8.5-9 hours daily  (with a paid lunch break).

You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate a desire towards developing our services whilst putting the patient at the heart of everything you do.  If this sounds like you, and you would like to know more or come for a visit, please feel free to contact us to discuss further.

Main duties of the job

This post is an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain hospital experience and also to those that already have and enjoy this type of environment,

On a day to day basis, you will act as the Responsible Pharmacist and play a pivotal role in terms of ensuring a safe and effective environment for our patients.

You will also provide leadership and develop fantastic working relationships with other colleagues and teams.

If you have always aspired to work within a hospital setting and working alongside other highly motivated individuals, then you are going to love this role. We are offering an opportunity for you to join our friendly and dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish, supported all the way.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

• Adhere to the GPhC Code of Conduct, uphold the standards for Pharmacy Professionals and support other members of the team to do so.
• Provide professional and legal clinical supervision in the dispensary.
• Undertake the role of the Responsible Pharmacist as required.
• Ensure pharmaceutical aspects of patient care are provided in accordance with national and local standards and guidelines in order that statutory obligations are met.
• Clinical query handling and resolution.
• Support other members of the Pharmacy team to provide safe pharmaceutical care and ensure key performance indicators are met.
• Strive to ensure the customer has a positive pharmacy experience.

For more information please see the job description.