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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Fixed term end date - 31/03/2027

Job overview

• To participate in the professional provision of Pharmacy Services to the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust and other organisations to which the pharmacy department provides a service.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the Pharmacy team to provide an effective and professional pharmacy service in the:

•

• Pharmacy Dispensary

• Clinical Pharmacy at Ward Level

• Medicines Information

• Pharmacy Technical Services

• To undergo peer review and competency-based assessment to ensure required standards of service are met.

• To be involved in specified project or group work

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work as part of the Pharmacy Team in the professional provision of a dispensary-based Pharmacy service to:

• Identify, select dispense and distribute drugs for in and out patients prescriptions.

• Identify dispense and distribute pharmaceutical items including Controlled Drugs, Clinical Trials and extemporaneously prepared products to wards and departments throughout the Trust according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

• Take part in patient counselling and provide information on medicines to patients, doctors and other health care staff.

• Supervise and or check the dispensing of prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Carry out reception duties, involving dealing with patients, relatives and all grades of healthcare workers.

• Deal with telephone enquiries and handle prescription charges.

• Use the computer systems to track prescriptions.

• Monitor statutory and local regulations regarding the storage, control and administration of medicines, including ward controlled drug checks.

• To open and close the pharmacy dispensary.

• To clinically screen prescriptions to ensure safe, effective and economic use of drugs and to resolve prescribing problems.

• To ensure that ‘to follow’ items are dealt with according to the SOP.

• Operate the automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system.

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Fixed term end date - 31/03/2027

Job overview

• To participate in the professional provision of Pharmacy Services to the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust and other organisations to which the pharmacy department provides a service.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the Pharmacy team to provide an effective and professional pharmacy service in the:

•

• Pharmacy Dispensary

• Clinical Pharmacy at Ward Level

• Medicines Information

• Pharmacy Technical Services

• To undergo peer review and competency-based assessment to ensure required standards of service are met.

• To be involved in specified project or group work

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work as part of the Pharmacy Team in the professional provision of a dispensary-based Pharmacy service to:

• Identify, select dispense and distribute drugs for in and out patients prescriptions.

• Identify dispense and distribute pharmaceutical items including Controlled Drugs, Clinical Trials and extemporaneously prepared products to wards and departments throughout the Trust according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

• Take part in patient counselling and provide information on medicines to patients, doctors and other health care staff.

• Supervise and or check the dispensing of prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Carry out reception duties, involving dealing with patients, relatives and all grades of healthcare workers.

• Deal with telephone enquiries and handle prescription charges.

• Use the computer systems to track prescriptions.

• Monitor statutory and local regulations regarding the storage, control and administration of medicines, including ward controlled drug checks.

• To open and close the pharmacy dispensary.

• To clinically screen prescriptions to ensure safe, effective and economic use of drugs and to resolve prescribing problems.

• To ensure that ‘to follow’ items are dealt with according to the SOP.

• Operate the automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Harlow?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Harlow varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 4 open pharmacy vacancies from The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust across the UK. Browse all The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Harlow?

PharmSee is currently tracking 5 active pharmacy vacancies in Harlow across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Harlow pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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