Clinical Pharmacist

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Clinical Pharmacist | KIMS Hospital Maidstone

Bank | Competitive Salary depending on experience, in line with agenda for change.

Are you a GPhC registered Pharmacist with a passion for providing excellent customer service?  Are you looking for a good work life balance?  Do you want to gain experience in a Hospital Pharmacy environment?

Due to the launch of new services and an increase in patient activity we have an exciting opportunity for a motived Clinical Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team.  You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team and will support the Pharmacy team in providing an outstanding pharmacy service, to both inpatient and outpatients.

This role is ideally suited to a Clinical Pharmacist who is completely patient focused, with excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders at all levels. 

Role Responsibilities

As a Clinical Pharmacist you will:

  • Provide a high level of individualised packages of pharmaceutical care to both inpatients and outpatients.
  • Conduct clinical screening of prescriptions prior to dispensing.
  • Conduct and support medicines reconciliations.
  • Check accuracy of prescriptions after dispensing.
  • Dispense prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Be a qualified Pharmacist with a current GPhC registration.
  • Have knowledge of the safe and effective use of medicines and medicines legislation.
  • Have strong communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Have the ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Have a postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty.
  • Have experience working in a Hospital Pharmacy.

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace.  That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing. 

KIMS Hospital bank workers enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Holiday pay
  • Flexible working hours
  • Free staff parking
  • Annual flu vaccination

At KIMS 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 are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane Arthur would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Posted 18th October 2024

KIMS Hospital, Maidstone. Picture: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

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