Pharmacist

Cheltenham Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent | Part Time

Up to £52,000 per annum pro rata depending on skills and experience
22.5 hours per week (worked over 3 days)

Build a brighter future while you’re helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you’ll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It’s everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.

As a Pharmacist at our hospital, you’ll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you’ll have proven post-qualification experience. It’s also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you’ll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff.

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for optimising medication therapy and promoting safe, effective, and cost-efficient drug use within the hospital. The role involves direct patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to improve treatment outcomes and minimise medication-related problems.

As a Pharmacist, you will:

• Join our talented multidisciplinary team
• Be the trusted Medicines Management Lead for our hospital
• Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it’s needed
• Offer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatres
• Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Educate patients on the proper use of prescribed medications
• Conduct medication reconciliation and drug utilization reviews
• Document clinical interventions and outcomes
• Provide drug information and training to healthcare staff and patients
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, national regulations, and accreditation standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and medication safety programs
• Report adverse drug reactions and medication errors