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• Check prescriptions for clarity, safety and efficacy on wards, in dispensaries and when necessary take accurate drug histories to facilitate this. Query with and provide the prescriber with appropriate information to effect a change in the prescription when clinically required, to ensure patients safety and effective therapy.

• Provide information to nursing and medical staff on allocated wards on any aspect of medicines policy ensuring safe practice. Provide information to patients on allocated wards or in dispensaries concerning their medication and answer any resulting questions or queries.

• Provide when necessary, through checking, dispensing or supervision of technicians, an efficient medication supply service from any of the pharmacy departments, including the aseptic laboratory. To act as a floor team leader, directing and organising the teams and ensuring responsibilities are completed, as needed.

• Ensure patients discharge medication is accurate and dispensed in advance of the patients discharge, by writing the patients medication on the GP discharge prescription and conveying to the GP all necessary information concerning the patient medication to ensure a safe transfer to primary care. Reducing pharmaceutical waste by utilising patients own drugs in the discharge process.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Job description

• Check prescriptions for clarity, safety and efficacy on wards, in dispensaries and when necessary take accurate drug histories to facilitate this. Query with and provide the prescriber with appropriate information to effect a change in the prescription when clinically required, to ensure patients safety and effective therapy.

• Provide information to nursing and medical staff on allocated wards on any aspect of medicines policy ensuring safe practice. Provide information to patients on allocated wards or in dispensaries concerning their medication and answer any resulting questions or queries.

• Provide when necessary, through checking, dispensing or supervision of technicians, an efficient medication supply service from any of the pharmacy departments, including the aseptic laboratory. To act as a floor team leader, directing and organising the teams and ensuring responsibilities are completed, as needed.

• Ensure patients discharge medication is accurate and dispensed in advance of the patients discharge, by writing the patients medication on the GP discharge prescription and conveying to the GP all necessary information concerning the patient medication to ensure a safe transfer to primary care. Reducing pharmaceutical waste by utilising patients own drugs in the discharge process.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Coventry?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Coventry varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust across the UK. Browse all University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Coventry?

PharmSee is currently tracking 6 active pharmacy vacancies in Coventry across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Coventry pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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