Pharmacist

Ramsay Health Care's Woodland Hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire has a vacancy for a pharmacist to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy department. We are looking for experienced or newly qualified Pharmacists to support the Pharmacy team in the provision of pharmacy services for the hospital. Ramsay Health Care's Woodland Hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire has a vacancy for a pharmacist to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy department. We are looking for experienced or newly qualified Pharmacists to support the Pharmacy team in the provision of pharmacy services for the hospital. As one of Northamptonshire's leading private and NHS "Choose & Book" hospital, The Woodland Hospital is at the forefront of medical technology and patient care. If you are excited about pushing your ability to the next level, whilst at the same time becoming part of a friendly team renowned for excellence and exceptional patient satisfaction then the Woodland Hospital is for you. The Woodland Hospital has recently completed an expansion with the addition of a 4th Theatre, MRI scanner, extra bedrooms and consulting rooms along with a kitchen upgrade and new ward pantry to meet the needs of a busy hospital. The hospital offers a wide variety of specialities and prides itself on providing a high standard of care to both patients and staff. Details of the position: As a key member of the department, you will support the Pharmacy Manager in the provision of pharmacy services, including ordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines. This will include providing advice to patients and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products and ensuring accurate, legal dispensing and issuing of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients. Key responsibilities include: * Providing an efficient, professional and flexible service to both inpatients and outpatients. * Clinical screening and clinical service to wards * Checking, dispensing and stock control * Procurement, audit, patient counselling and other associated pharmaceutical duties. * Ensuring accurate and legal dispensing and issue of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients as specified in Ramsay Health Care Policies and Procedures * Providing advice to patients/carers and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products. * Supervising, training and coaching pharmacy staff * Ensuring that the agreed standards of patient care and confidentiality are maintained in accordance with Ramsay policies * Adhering to GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance * To take part in Weekend, Bank Holiday and extended hours rotas as required. The successful candidate will also hold the following essential qualifications/criteria: * Degree in Pharmacy * Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) * Sound written and verbal communication skills * Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required * Enthusiasm and flexibility are essential. * Demonstrated Customer Service skills * Demonstrated Computer Skills - full training will be provided for local computer systems. * It would also be desirable for the applicant to have experience working in a hospital environment - at least 1 year post registration hospital pharmacy experience In return we offer: * Competitive salary Plus Enhancements (if eligible) * 33 days annual leave including bank holidays which increase with service (pro rata) * Private Healthcare * Contributory Pension Scheme * Life Assurance * Child Care Vouchers * Excellent Training and Development Opportunities * Subsidised Staff Restaurant * Free on Site Parking Please contact our Recruitment Team on 01536 536 821 or Recruitment.team@ramsayhealth.co.uk if you would like to speak to someone about the position. All offers of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Woodland Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.