Band 8b Lead Medicines Pharmacist

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Job Title: Band 8b Lead Medicines Pharmacist
Specialism: Clinical Pharmacy - Medicine Division
Location: Carshalton, UK
Salary: Up to £46.55 per hour
Type: 3 Months Locum Role

Step into an exciting three-month opportunity as a full-time Band 8b Lead Medicines Pharmacist within Carshalton, UK, where you can command a salary of up to £46.55 per hour. This rewarding position offers you the chance to lead our clinical pharmacy service in the Medicine division, driving the strategic vision and innovative practices that make a difference in patient care.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible Working: Embrace the flexibility and diversity of locum work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Impact: Make a meaningful difference through a strategic and innovative approach to pharmaceutical care.
• Career Development: Access ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your expertise.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dynamic multidisciplinary team within a supportive healthcare setting.
• Quality Improvement Exposure: Develop your skills through involvement in Quality Improvement methodologies and healthcare advancement initiatives.

What you will do:

• Strategically lead, develop and implement a high-quality clinical pharmacy service as part of the multidisciplinary teams in the Medicine division.
• Develop a strategic vision and roadmap for pharmacy services, leveraging the diverse skills of the wider pharmacy team.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to promote the safe and effective use of drugs, providing guidance on new drugs to the relevant directorate or division.
• Deliver advanced clinical services to patients, including face-to-face work in areas such as Emergency and Acute Medicine, Medical Specialities, and Care of Older People and Frailty.
• Lead and manage the pharmacy clinical team within the Medicine division, ensuring service delivery to agreed standards in alignment with business planning.
• Oversee the development and delivery of training for pharmacy staff and other groups within the specialist clinical area as required.
• Support audit and research and champion the use of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology at all possible opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

• You must be registered with the GPhc and possess a valid driving licence to travel across locations as needed.

Enjoy a fulfilling career in Carshalton, where work-life harmony isn't just a catchphrase, but a lived reality. Nestled in a charming setting with convenient access to London, Carshalton offers a perfect blend of tranquility and urban convenience. Its welcoming community and green spaces make it not only a great place to work but also a lovely area to call home. Take this opportunity for professional growth in one of the UK's vibrant healt