Clinical Pharmacist

At One Ashford Hospital, we are very proud of the exceptional level of service we deliver and the way we look after our team. We are always on the lookout for exceptional people who can connect with our culture and values. If you relish a challenge and want to work in an industry leading facility with like-minded individuals, One Ashford is right for you.

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join the growing team. As our Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide the team with expert clinical leadership and direction so that pharmaceutical care is safe, effective, and person-centred.

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, flexible shift pattern

Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary:

• Support the pharmacy department to deliver an excellent medicine management service to all customers, supervising the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines.
• To provide pharmaceutical expertise and input to the care of the patients within One Ashford Hospital.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory, professional and best practice frameworks.

Clinical Pharmacist

Qualification & Experience:

• Degree in Pharmacy
• Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (any existing or pending Fitness to Practice issues must be declared on application)
• Postgraduate Diploma relevant to hospital pharmacy practice is desirable but not essential
• Post registration experience of 2-3 years
• Clinical pharmacy experience in a secondary acute setting, or proven ability to transfer clinical skills into an acute setting.

Clinical Pharmacist

Role and responsibilities include:

• To provide pharmaceutical expertise and input to the care of the patients within One Ashford Hospital.
• To support the pharmacy department to delivery an excellent medicine management service to all customers.
• Attendance on daily multidisciplinary ward round
• To supervise the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines.
• Influence prescribing practice and medicines management within the Hospital.
• To facilitate the daily running of the Pharmacy Department, providing a safe and effective medicines management service to all patients, staff, consultants and customers.
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory, professional and best practice frameworks
• Ensure accurate and timely charging of invoices.
• Develop and implement Departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Support the Chief Pharmacist to implement and monitor any national guidance; i.e. NICE guidance
• To participate in audit activities, which will improve the quality of the services, provided by the department including medication incident reporting.

Desirables

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Acute NHS Healthcare experience
• Acute Private Healthcare experience
• Postgraduate Diploma relevant to hospital pharmacy practice

Clinical Pharmacist

About the Hospital

One Ashford Hospital is one of Kent's newest private hospitals. Patients receive fast access to appointments with specialist Consultants, diagnostic imaging and treatment for a range of health concerns. Our private hospital has been designed with the latest technology and with patient care at its heart.

In September 2023, we joined with Phoenix Hospital Group, a leading London based private healthcare group. Phoenix provide exceptional patient centred care with three state-of-the-art medical facilities in the Harley Street Medical Precinct in Central London and one in Chelmsford, Essex.

One Ashford is next door to the William Harvey Hospital and is close to junction 10 of the M20. Parking is available and is ideally located for candidates living in and around the Ashford area.

Our Recruitment Process

At One Ashford Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by One Ashford Hospital will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

One Ashford Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.

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