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Band 8a Pharmacist - Dispensary & Ward Services
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 33 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Band 8a Pharmacist – Dispensary & Ward Services
- Location: Essex
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:45 am – 17:15 pm
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Only
- Rate: £33 - £40/hour (Dependant on experience)
Job Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Band 8a Pharmacist to lead and support pharmacy services across the inpatient and outpatient dispensaries and general ward areas for this NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to use your clinical expertise and leadership skills to enhance patient care, support the pharmacy team, and contribute to service development.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical screening of prescriptions to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medicines
Conducting final accuracy checks (ACT) for dispensed items in accordance with legal and professional standards
Providing high—quality patient counselling to support medicine optimisation and promote adherence
Delivering ward-based pharmacy services, including medicines reconciliation, interventions, and discharge planning
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless pharmaceutical care
Essential Requirements:
GPhC registered pharmacist
Previous experience in hospital pharmacy
Strong clinical knowledge and confidence in decision making
Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
Commitment to patient – Centred care and continuous service improvement
Why Work With Us:
Established expertise: Pertemps has roots dating back to 1961, combining decades of recruitment experience with a modern, agile approach to healthcare staffing.
NHS approved: Approved on all major NHS frameworks for Doctors, AHPs, and Nursing, giving access to a wide range of opportunities
Pharmacy specialists: Our Pharmacy team brings over 25 years of specialist recruitment experience
Service-focused: Straightforward, service-focused approach makes recruitment simple and effective
Candidate benefits: You’ll benefit from a dedicated specialist and weekly payroll, ensuring a smooth, supportive, and efficient recruitment experience.
Interested?
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