Foundation Pharmacist
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust · Gateshead, NE9 6SX
- Salary
- £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.
- Location
- Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Foundation Pharmacist role at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust in Gateshead, NE9 6SX. Salary: £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
• To carry out medication histories and medicines reconciliation ensuring any discrepancies are actioned.
• Clinical screen of inpatient prescriptions following medicines reconciliation to provide advice on medicines, dosages and medicines information queries.
• To clinically check discharge prescriptions, assess patients own drugs for discharge and ensure patients receive counselling and the opportunity for a discharge medicines service referral to improve transfer of care.
To provide advice and support to patients and the MDT to ensure that they get the best from their medicines.
Independently prescribe within own competence and scope of practice.
• To provide clinical pharmacy input and maintain high standards of Medicines Management across the Trust via completion of quarterly controlled drug checks, Safe and Secure medicines audit and supporting policy and guideline review.
• Support departmental audit and adherence to KPIs.
As part of the team you will work closely alongside other pharmacy colleagues, taking part within clinical supervision sessions and teaching.
You will provide rotational clinical support to the directorates of emergency care, medicine, care of the elderly, surgery, aseptics and dispensary.
Be the Responsible Pharmacist in the dispensary and participate in clinical and accuracy checking.
Work to deliver the 7 day clinical pharmacy service by supporting the late night, on call and weekend rota.
Participate in or lead audits or quality improvement projects.
Job description
• To carry out medication histories and medicines reconciliation ensuring any discrepancies are actioned.
• Clinical screen of inpatient prescriptions following medicines reconciliation to provide advice on medicines, dosages and medicines information queries.
• To clinically check discharge prescriptions, assess patients own drugs for discharge and ensure patients receive counselling and the opportunity for a discharge medicines service referral to improve transfer of care.
To provide advice and support to patients and the MDT to ensure that they get the best from their medicines.
Independently prescribe within own competence and scope of practice.
• To provide clinical pharmacy input and maintain high standards of Medicines Management across the Trust via completion of quarterly controlled drug checks, Safe and Secure medicines audit and supporting policy and guideline review.
• Support departmental audit and adherence to KPIs.
As part of the team you will work closely alongside other pharmacy colleagues, taking part within clinical supervision sessions and teaching.
You will provide rotational clinical support to the directorates of emergency care, medicine, care of the elderly, surgery, aseptics and dispensary.
Be the Responsible Pharmacist in the dispensary and participate in clinical and accuracy checking.
Work to deliver the 7 day clinical pharmacy service by supporting the late night, on call and weekend rota.
Participate in or lead audits or quality improvement projects.
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacist role in Gateshead
This is a pharmacist vacancy at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, based in Gateshead. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacist roles in Gateshead, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
What does a pre-registration pharmacist earn across the UK?
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Pharmacist jobs and salary in Gateshead
PharmSee is currently tracking 4 active pharmacy vacancies in Gateshead across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Gateshead's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Gateshead?
The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Gateshead varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Gateshead?
PharmSee is currently tracking 4 active pharmacy vacancies in Gateshead across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Gateshead pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
How do I apply for this role?
Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.