Pharmacist - Band 6/7 - Wards - Hertfordshire

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Job description

Job Title: Locum Band 6/7 Pharmacist Medical and Surgical Wards
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £24-£32 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Duration: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP (Immediate Start)
Work Schedule: Full-time (5 days a week) or Part-time (3 or 4 days a week considered)

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Locum Pharmacist to join our team in Hertfordshire on a 6-month contract. You will be working across both medical and surgical wards in a busy hospital environment, providing high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients. This role is ideal for Band 6 or Band 7 pharmacists with experience in inpatient pharmacy settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to patients on medical and surgical wards.
• Review and assess patients' medication regimens, ensuring safe and effective prescribing.
• Advise medical and nursing staff on optimal drug therapy, including appropriate dosing, routes of administration, and monitoring.
• Conduct medication reconciliations and assist in the discharge process by ensuring continuity of medication.
• Participate in ward rounds, providing clinical input and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies and procedures, and support with any audits or clinical governance activities.
• Provide patient education on the use and side effects of prescribed medications.

Essential Requirements:

• GPHC registration as a Pharmacist.
• Prior experience working in medical and/or surgical ward settings.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work under pressure.
• Available for an immediate start or within a short notice period.

Desirable:

• Previous experience at Band 6 or Band 7 level in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Experience in aseptic services, clinical trials, or other specialised areas.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate of £24-£32 per hour, depending on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements full-time (5 days) or part-time (3-4 days a week).
• 6-month contract with the possibility of extension.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a range of clinical areas.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity with an immediate start, please apply today! We welcome applications from those who can commit to either full-time or part-time hours.

For more details or to express interest in this role, please contact (url removed) or (phone number removed)

Apply now and make a real difference in patient care!

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