PharmacistinCambridgeinCambridgePUBLISHED THU 3 OCT 2024
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Nuffield Health is seeking a Pharmacist for its Cambridge Hospital, offering both full-time and part-time permanent contracts with a salary of up to £47,000 per annum, depending on experience. The role involves being the Medicines Management Lead, delivering high-quality clinical care, and providing pharmaceutical services across various departments, including outpatient and pre-assessment clinics, wards, and theatres. Candidates should be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have proven post-qualification experience along with strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with both patients and multidisciplinary clinical staff.
Nuffield Health aims to create a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee well-being, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes financial and emotional support. The Cambridge Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility recognized for its excellence in medical and surgical specialties, including Cancer care, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Cardiology, further enhancing the opportunity for professional growth and career development within a dynamic healthcare team. Applications will be considered as they are received, emphasizing the urgency for interested candidates to apply promptly.
Nuffield Health aims to create a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee well-being, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes financial and emotional support. The Cambridge Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility recognized for its excellence in medical and surgical specialties, including Cancer care, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Cardiology, further enhancing the opportunity for professional growth and career development within a dynamic healthcare team. Applications will be considered as they are received, emphasizing the urgency for interested candidates to apply promptly.
Pharmacist Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent contract | Full time/Part time Up to £47,000 per annum, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week
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.
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Pharmacist Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent contract | Full time/Part time Up to £47,000 per annum, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week 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 Cambridge 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. As a Pharmacist, you will:
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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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