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Pharmacist - maternity coverinDunmowinDunmowPUBLISHED MON 17 MAR 2025

Depending on experience  FIXEDTERM 
MATERNITYMULTI-DISCIPLINARY

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Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care through medication management and long-term condition clinics.
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and professional development.
Full-time role with a fixed term contract, providing job security while covering maternity leave.
Exposure to managing diverse patient populations across two locations, enhancing clinical experience.
Involvement in critical tasks such as assisting with unplanned hospital admissions and conducting medication reviews.
Opportunity to identify and support high-risk patients, contributing to better health outcomes.
Full-time hours of 37.5 per week, allowing for a structured work schedule.
Join Our Caring Team as a Pharmacist - Maternity Cover in Dunmow!
South Uttlesford PCN invites passionate and dedicated pharmacists, especially women looking to make a meaningful impact, to apply for our full-time maternity cover position. Over the next year, you will play a vital role in our multi-disciplinary team, working across our convenient locations in Stansted and Angel Lane Surgery. With 37.5 hours a week to showcase your expertise, this is your chance to help manage long-term condition clinics, review medications for care homes, and support patients during critical moments like hospital admissions.
This role is not just about dispensing medications; it's about enhancing lives in our community. You will monitor high-risk patients, provide essential telephone support, and engage in repeat prescribing to ensure everyone receives the care they deserve. If you're an innovative and enthusiastic pharmacist ready to step into a rewarding journey during this maternity cover, we would love to hear from you! For more details, please check out our job specification.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care through medication management and long-term condition clinics.
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and professional development.
Full-time role with a fixed term contract, providing job security while covering maternity leave.
Exposure to managing diverse patient populations across two locations, enhancing clinical experience.
Involvement in critical tasks such as assisting with unplanned hospital admissions and conducting medication reviews.
Opportunity to identify and support high-risk patients, contributing to better health outcomes.
Full-time hours of 37.5 per week, allowing for a structured work schedule.

Useful skills for a Pharmacist - maternity cover:
To work as a pharmacist in the UK, you'll need a combination of educational qualifications, professional skills, and certain personal attributes. Here are the key skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications
1. Degree in Pharmacy: You must complete a Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree, which is typically a four-year course.
2. Pre-registration Training: After completing your MPharm, you'll need to undertake a one-year pre-registration training placement, which provides practical experience.
3. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC): You must pass the GPhC registration exam and be registered to practice as a pharmacist in the UK.
Key Skills
1. Clinical Knowledge: A strong understanding of pharmacology, therapeutics, and the science of drugs is essential.
2. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary for interacting effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and colleagues.
3. Interpersonal Skills: Being approachable and empathetic is important for building trust with patients and providing care.
4. Analytical Skills: You should be able to assess patients’ health needs, analyze information, and make informed decisions regarding medication therapy.
5. Attention to Detail: Accuracy in dispensing medications and understanding prescriptions is crucial to avoid errors that could harm patients.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to address and resolve issues that may arise in patient care or medication management.
7. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills are essential for managing time effectively, especially in busy pharmacy settings.
8. Teamwork: Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.
9. Computer Literacy: Familiarity with pharmacy software and the ability to use technology effectively for record-keeping and communication.
Personal Attributes
- Integrity and Ethical Judgment: Adhering to professional standards and exhibiting ethical behavior in all aspects of your work.
- Compassion and Patience: Being patient and understanding towards patients, especially when they have questions or concerns about their medications.
- Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changes in the healthcare environment, medications, and patient needs.
- Continuous Learning: A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on new medications, treatments, and regulations.
Regulatory Knowledge
- Familiarity with laws and regulations related to pharmacy practice in the UK, including the Misuse of Drugs Act and the Medicines Act.
 


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