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Fulfils the professional duties of a registered Pharmacist to statutory standards and codes of practice in accordance with best practice and acts effectively and ethically to meet needs.

Co-ordinates and contributes to the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy, which will include clinical, and accuracy checks of hospital prescriptions and TTO prescriptions to ensure patients are discharged in a timely manner.

Provide advice and information on medicines management and stock supplies to patients and the wider clinical teams to have a greater impact on safe and accurate prescribing and to ensure better compliance with patients.

Support the chemotherapy screening pharmacists in performing accuracy checks on prescriptions for oral SACT and supportive medicines.

Support the counter assistant in the sale of over-the-counter sales of medicines with appropriate advice where needed.

Shares in developing the business plan, drives performance against it, and contributes to the delivery of elements of the business plan (professional best practice, sales and profitability) on time and in full.

Recruits, trains, accredits and develops staff to meet business and professional needs, builds team spirit and motivation, leads by example, and on delegation from the Pharmacy Manager, monitors performance, including performance reviews.

In the statutory role of Responsible Pharmacist, assures service quality, and patient safety, through the application of policies and procedures, effective systems and competent personnel. Helps the Superintendent Pharmacy Manager to respond promptly to new guidelines or professional standards. Aware of MHRA recalls and acts accordingly.

Maintains a professional and clinical network for the sharing of ideas, advice, information and peer support. Liaises with Trust staff to support our common goal.

Monitors team performance against a range of key performance indicators, including customer satisfaction (and the prompt and effective response to complaints), value for money, formulary compliance, response to incidents, errors and product alerts. Contributes to periodic reviews with the Trust Head of Pharmacy as the commissioner of services and with the Managing Director. Submits and acts upon DATIX/Inphase incidents.

Maintains excellent working relationships and good communications with commissioners, customers and medical staff.

Ensures confidentiality and clinical information, which may relate to customers, staff, Company policies, prices, business information, and takes account of requirements of the Data Protection Act and Freedom on Information legislation.

Ensures that paperwork is completed accurately and on time, provides information and reports in a concise manner, communications issues and proposed actions as appropriate, and attends meetings as required by the Company.

Manages their own personal development, including fulfilment of the annual CPD requirement of a pharmacist, and any future requirement for period revalidation for professional practice.

Adhere to H&S, equal opportunities and all other relevant legislations. Communicates to Pharmacy Manager to ensure policies and SOPS are updated and acted upon.

Completes SWFT oral chemotherapy training to enable the clinical screening of prescriptions.

May be required to open and close the pharmacy when necessary, so will be required to be a key holder.

Any other relevant duties at the request of the line manager

Communications and Working Relationships:

Engender a customer first culture across the organisation ensuring high standards of professional customer service are delivered at all times within the pharmacy.

To provide a liaison service between users and suppliers to fulfil the customer need.

Job description

Fulfils the professional duties of a registered Pharmacist to statutory standards and codes of practice in accordance with best practice and acts effectively and ethically to meet needs.

Co-ordinates and contributes to the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy, which will include clinical, and accuracy checks of hospital prescriptions and TTO prescriptions to ensure patients are discharged in a timely manner.

Provide advice and information on medicines management and stock supplies to patients and the wider clinical teams to have a greater impact on safe and accurate prescribing and to ensure better compliance with patients.

Support the chemotherapy screening pharmacists in performing accuracy checks on prescriptions for oral SACT and supportive medicines.

Support the counter assistant in the sale of over-the-counter sales of medicines with appropriate advice where needed.

Shares in developing the business plan, drives performance against it, and contributes to the delivery of elements of the business plan (professional best practice, sales and profitability) on time and in full.

Recruits, trains, accredits and develops staff to meet business and professional needs, builds team spirit and motivation, leads by example, and on delegation from the Pharmacy Manager, monitors performance, including performance reviews.

In the statutory role of Responsible Pharmacist, assures service quality, and patient safety, through the application of policies and procedures, effective systems and competent personnel. Helps the Superintendent Pharmacy Manager to respond promptly to new guidelines or professional standards. Aware of MHRA recalls and acts accordingly.

Maintains a professional and clinical network for the sharing of ideas, advice, information and peer support. Liaises with Trust staff to support our common goal.

Monitors team performance against a range of key performance indicators, including customer satisfaction (and the prompt and effective response to complaints), value for money, formulary compliance, response to incidents, errors and product alerts. Contributes to periodic reviews with the Trust Head of Pharmacy as the commissioner of services and with the Managing Director. Submits and acts upon DATIX/Inphase incidents.

Maintains excellent working relationships and good communications with commissioners, customers and medical staff.

Ensures confidentiality and clinical information, which may relate to customers, staff, Company policies, prices, business information, and takes account of requirements of the Data Protection Act and Freedom on Information legislation.

Ensures that paperwork is completed accurately and on time, provides information and reports in a concise manner, communications issues and proposed actions as appropriate, and attends meetings as required by the Company.

Manages their own personal development, including fulfilment of the annual CPD requirement of a pharmacist, and any future requirement for period revalidation for professional practice.

Adhere to H&S, equal opportunities and all other relevant legislations. Communicates to Pharmacy Manager to ensure policies and SOPS are updated and acted upon.

Completes SWFT oral chemotherapy training to enable the clinical screening of prescriptions.

May be required to open and close the pharmacy when necessary, so will be required to be a key holder.

Any other relevant duties at the request of the line manager

Communications and Working Relationships:

Engender a customer first culture across the organisation ensuring high standards of professional customer service are delivered at all times within the pharmacy.

To provide a liaison service between users and suppliers to fulfil the customer need.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Nuneaton?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at SWFT Clinical Services Ltd is £53072.50 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Nuneaton varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does SWFT Clinical Services Ltd have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 3 open pharmacy vacancies from SWFT Clinical Services Ltd across the UK. Browse all SWFT Clinical Services Ltd roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Nuneaton?

PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Nuneaton across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Nuneaton pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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