Clinical Pharmacist - 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

BMI Healthcare is the UK's largest provider of independent healthcare.With a network of hospitals across the country, our aim is to attract the best nursing, theatre and allied healthcare professionals in addition to employing outstanding non-clinical and support staff who underpin everything we do.Being part of the wider BMI Healthcare group also offers the prospect for great career progression with opportunities throughout the UK. BMI Chaucer Hospitalis a55 bed private hospital which has been serving Canterbury and surrounding areas for over 35 years.It is awell-equipped hospital providing healthcare across a number of specialities. The hospital has a range of outpatient services including a minor procedures theatre, 2 main operating theatres and imaging facilities.These facilities combined with the latest in technology and on-site support services; enable our consultants to undertake a wide range of investigations and operations. Consultants have the support of caring and highly trained nursing and allied healthcare professionals as well as access to some of the latest technology and equipment. With a team of resident medical officers available 24hours a day, the hospital provides an ideal environment for excellent clinical care and patient recovery. We have an opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join their team of staff in thePharmacy department. This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. This vacancy is a for a fixed period of 9 months. Applicants should meet the following criteria: * Degree in Pharmacy MPharm, BSc or BPharm. * Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist. * Knowledge of General Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Professional Conduct, Ethics and Performance and their implications for practice. * Experience in oncology is desiarable. * Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements. * Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence. * Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems Duties of this role include: * To provide pharmaceutical expertise and input into the care of the patients within a BMI hospital, supporting the pharmacy department to deliver an excellent medicine management service to all customers. To supervise the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines, whilst supervising junior staff members in the delivery of the medicine management service. To assume responsibility for clinical service as identified. * To facilitate the daily running of the pharmacy department, providing a safe and effective medicines management service to all patients, staff, consultants and customers. * Provide clinical input with respect to medicines to all patients. * Ensure accurate and timely charging. Please see attached role profile for further detailed information on the responsibilities and accountabilities of this vacancy. Salary & Benefits: BMI Healthcare offers a competitive starting salary and offers access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: * BMI Healthcare Scheme * Staff Pension Scheme * 25 days holiday per annum Interested? For more information on this role or for an informal chat please contact Joanna Blackwell on 01227 825100. Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Check. Safeguarding BMI Healthcare is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people, and vulnerable adults by taking all reasonable steps to protect them from harm. All staff will receive appropriate training and induction so that they understand their roles and responsibilities and are confident about carrying them out. Employment Type: FULL_TIME