Band 8a Lead Pharmacist - Inpatient Team

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Join an exciting opportunity as a Band 8a Lead Pharmacist within the Inpatient Team in Ealing, UK, earning up to £40 per hour. This ongoing position is full-time, offering a chance to take the lead on clinical services within a dynamic hospital environment.

Perks and benefits:

- Working as a locum allows for flexible scheduling, ideal for individuals eager to balance work with personal commitments.
- As part of this vibrant team, you will enjoy full-time hours, ensuring job stability and consistent income.
- Moreover, you'll tap into the benefit of professional growth opportunities that come from working in a collaborative, innovative healthcare environment.
- Dive into a role that pushes boundaries and fosters an exciting atmosphere every day.

What you will do:

- Provide clinical leadership for inpatient pharmacy services across the hospital.
- Manage and support a team, including technicians and pharmacists, ensuring safe and effective service delivery.
- Collaborate closely with the community health services lead and Heads of Pharmacy to enhance clinical standards, spearhead service development, and strengthen medicines governance.
- Deliver exceptional clinical pharmacy services on the wards, including overseeing medicines reconciliation, conducting medication reviews, optimising medicines usage, and facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Offer dispensary oversight and perform clinical screening while supporting checking processes as appropriate.
- Contribute to safe staffing by covering clinical and operational duties during reduced staffing within the pharmacy team.
- Support audits for safe and secure storage of medicines, FP10s, and oxygen, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Lead on CQC preparation and provide assurance of readiness.
- Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and effective team working.
- Must have experience with electronic prescribing systems.

Applicants must be HCPC registered and it is preferable to have a valid driving licence, as you may need to travel between sites as part of your duties.

Ealing is a fantastic place to live and work, set in West London with its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and diverse community. You’ll find plenty of green spaces and cultural events, making it a delightful setting for both professional growth and personal enjoyment. Transition into an environment where your career can flourish amid the charm and convenience of a buzzing town.

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