Band 8a Pharmacist

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Location: Watford General Hospital, Watford
Start Date: ASAP
Contract End Date: 3 months from starts, likely to be extended

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 8a Pharmacist to join our dynamic team at Watford General Hospital. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to our patients and supporting our clinical teams. Responsibilities include:

  • Medicines Reconciliation: Ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of medicines for patients during admission and discharge.
  • Patient Counselling: Providing expert advice to patients regarding their medications to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Advice to Healthcare Professionals: Offering professional advice and guidance to doctors and nurses on the safe and effective use of medicines.
  • Screening Drug Charts and TTAs: Reviewing drug charts and "to-take-away" (TTA) prescriptions to ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and patient safety.
  • Clinical Interventions: Identifying and implementing interventions to optimize therapeutic outcomes and minimize risks associated with drug therapy.

Requirements:

  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a practicing pharmacist.
  • Significant experience in hospital pharmacy, ideally at Band 8a level or equivalent.
  • Strong knowledge of medicines management, clinical guidelines, and pharmaceutical care processes.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Contact Joe for further details

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