Locum Pharmacist

Salary: £36 per hour

Success Healthcare have an exciting opportunity for local Pharmacists in the Bury St Edmunds area to work with a major international Supermarket.

To provide medicines – related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients as well as assisting in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* To select and label pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying with all legal requirements.

* To ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients.

* To accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.

* To identify medicine related problems or queries

* To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where it is within your competence.

* To receive stock in accordance with SOPs.

* To ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines.

* To assist with stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the retail environment.

* To liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care.

* To assist with service provision to care homes including the preparation of Monitored Dosage Systems.

* To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using own knowledge and judgement.

* To select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.

* To provide advice on leading a healthy lifestyle.

* To assist with the engagement of patients onto advanced services such as MURs and NMS.

* To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of medicines and minor ailments by reading journals, product information and training resources.

* Provide pharmaceutical care to patients

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

* Good attention to detail and high levels of concentration.

* Excellent communication and customer service skills.

* Excellent team working skills.

* High level of IT literacy.

* A warm and friendly but professional attitude towards customers.

* An ability to respond to medical queries in a sensitive and professional manner.

* Experience of working in a retail environment (desirable).

* Experience of handling money and maintaining finance records

Pharmacist must have a valid registration with GPhC.

If you have relevant experience for this role please click the apply button to send your CV to Lee Talson, remembering to state your current salary level and package

We regret that due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.