Band 8a Surgical Pharmacist in Dundee, Angus

Job Title: Band 8a Surgical Pharmacist
Specialism: AHP – Pharmacy
Location: Dundee, UK
Salary: Negotiable Hourly Rate
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Band 8a Surgical Pharmacist within AHP – Pharmacy in Dundee. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers a negotiable hourly rate and the chance to work full-time within the renowned surgical services at Ninewells Hospital. This role is ideal for an experienced Pharmacist looking to utilise their specialist knowledge within a dynamic surgical environment while benefiting from the flexibility and rewards of locum work.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and engagement of a full-time role, allowing you to become an integral part of the surgical pharmacy team.
• Hourly Pay: Benefit from a competitive hourly rate with the flexibility and earning potential that locum work provides.
• Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to a wide range of surgical specialties and complex clinical cases, enhancing your expertise.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable professional relationships with surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of locum work while maintaining a rewarding and fulfilling career.
• Professional Development: Continue to develop specialist clinical knowledge within a highly respected healthcare setting.

What you will do

• Clinical Pharmacy Services: Provide expert pharmaceutical care to surgical patients, ensuring safe and effective medication management.
• Medicines Optimisation: Review and optimise medication regimens to support positive patient outcomes and reduce medication-related risks.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with surgeons, nurses, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
• Patient Counselling: Deliver medication advice and counselling to patients, promoting understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
• Medication Reviews: Conduct detailed medication reviews and contribute to clinical decision-making within surgical pathways.
• Education and Training: Support the development of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students through teaching and mentoring.
• Service Development: Assist with the development, implementation, and review of clinical protocols, guidelines, and service improvements.
• Clinical Governance: Ensure compliance with professional standards, medicines governance frameworks, and hospital policies.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with organisational requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Pharmacy Qualification: Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience: Significant post-registration experience within hospital pharmacy settings, ideally including surgical services.
• Clinical Knowledge: Strong understanding of medicines optimisation, surgical pathways, and clinical pharmacy practice.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Leadership Skills: Experience supporting, training, or mentoring junior pharmacy staff.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary clinical environments.
• Driving Requirement: Access to reliable transportation is required, as occasional travel may be necessary.

Why Dundee

Dundee is one of Scotland's most vibrant and forward-thinking cities, offering an outstanding quality of life. Known for its thriving waterfront, cultural attractions, and innovative healthcare and academic sectors, Dundee combines city convenience with stunning surrounding countryside and coastline. With a welcoming community, excellent amenities, and plenty of opportunities for leisure and recreation, Dundee is a fantastic place to live and work.

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