Rotational Pharmacist

Job overview

The Royal Surrey County Hospital Pharmacy Department is going through an exciting period of change. We are changing the structure of our department to meet the needs of a modern patient facing pharmacy department and are looking for talented, forward thinking Pharmacists to be a part of this change.

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated Pharmacists to be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team as part of a rotational programme, to include clinical pharmacy services, dispensary, aseptics, and oncology among others.

This post is open to registered pharmacists as well as pre-registration candidates aiming to sit the summer exam. We will support you in the development of your career. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills along with a strong team spirit.

Please note only face interviews will be held.  Remote interviews are not available.

Main duties of the job

• As part of the clinical pharmacy team to provide a clinical pharmacy service to inpatients beds, taking responsibility for allocated ward area or allocated patients •    Provide clinical supervision for the work of pre-registration pharmacists, medicines management technicians, rotational technicians, pharmacy assistants and pharmacy students •    Rotational post that will work in 5 areas of the pharmacy including the Main Dispensary and St Luke’s Satellite Oncology Dispensary, Aseptic Unit, Clinical Services, Medicines Information and Community Services •    The post holder is guided by departmental procedures, good manufacturing practice and hospital policies

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work in partnership with the Chief Pharmacist and all other pharmacists to ensure safe, effective, economical and timely pharmaceutical care for all patients receiving a pharmaceutical service from the department •    As part of a structured rotational programme, dispense and supply medicines; assist in the production of aseptic products; provide medicines advice; provide a ward and dispensary based clinical pharmacy service and ensure compliance with medicines legislation including local policies  •    To provide out of hours emergency pharmacy services •    To undertake the post graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent