Job description
MPA Recruitment Coleraine have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Pharmacist within the Northern Health & Social Care Trusts. The position will be based in the Mid Ulster Area.
JOB SUMMARY
The post-holder will be part of a team of pharmacists providing all aspects of a modern hospital pharmacy service.
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES DISPENSING AND DISTRIBUTION
1. Participate in the work of the dispensary, including clinical and accuracy checking of prescriptions and dispensed medicines, both within the dispensary and at ward level.
2. Review and assess inpatient and outpatient prescriptions for legality, accuracy, safety and appropriateness of drug therapy.
3. Ensure all work completed complies with Medicines Ethics and Practice, local policies and procedures, risk management and health and safety policies and protocols.
4. Communicate recommendations on drug therapy to doctors, nurses and other relevant healthcare professionals.
5. Liaise with relevant clinical pharmacists on patient care issues.
6. Dispense and supply medicines .
7. Advise patients on concordance with their medicines.
8. Receive, store and supply controlled drugs in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act and Trust policy.
9. Dispense clinical trial drugs according to protocols.
10. Provide a professional and courteous service to patients, staff and other healthcare staff attending the dispensary .
Qualifications/Experience:
1. M.Pharm in Pharmacy or equivalent.
2. Hold a full current driving license valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
***Must be willing to complete an access ni check***
Professional Registration Requirement:
1. Membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland or eligible for membership.
Hours of Work:
5 days per week, weekend/shift work involved
37.5 hours per week (part-time hours will also be considered)
Initially for 6 months to begin with, will be reviewed after this
immediate start required
Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £18.10-£28.96 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Please send an up-to-date CV to discuss the role further: muirinn.mccloskey@mpaecruitment.co.uk