Hospital pharmacist

Posted 17/09/2024 by Evergood Associates

Location:
Nationwide
Salary/Rate:
£28 - £48/hour

Evergood have Very exctining Oppertunities for Hospital experianced Pharmacists across the UK. we have 3 - 12 month contracts available to start ASAP.

Hospital pharmacists in the NHS are responsible for dispensing and procuring medicines and supplies for hospitals, health centers, care facilities, clinics, nursing homes, and GP surgeries. They may also be involved in manufacturing, developing, testing, supplying, and monitoring the effectiveness of hospital medicines. 

Here are some of the responsibilities of hospital pharmacists: 

  • Patient care

    Provide advice to patients on how to take their medicines, potential side effects, and drug therapy. They may also help patients who are having trouble taking their medication by working with other healthcare professionals and discussing treatments with patients' relatives, community pharmacists, and GPs. 

  • Prescription management

    Prescribe and check prescriptions for errors, and advise on the most appropriate form of medication. They may also help patients discharge by transferring information to primary care and coordinating ongoing treatment monitoring. 

  • Medication safety

    Participate in ward rounds to take patient drug histories and ensure safe and effective medication use. They may also check patients' drugs for suitability to reuse and report medication errors and near misses. 

  • Medicine-related issues

    Identify medicine-related issues and work to reduce hospital admissions and readmissions. 

Hospital pharmacists should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work well in a team, and pay attention to detail.

Type:
Contract
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
3 -12 Month contract
Job Reference:
EA1PHARM
Job ID:
222199650
Applications:
Less than 10

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