Job Description

The Royal Surrey County Hospital Pharmacy Department is going through an exciting period of change. We are changing the structure of our department to meet the needs of a modern patient facing pharmacy department and are looking for talented, forward thinking Pharmacists to be a part of this change.



We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated Pharmacists to be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team as part of a rotational programme, to include clinical pharmacy services, dispensary, aseptics, and oncology among others.



This post is open to registered pharmacists as well as pre-registration candidates aiming to sit the summer exam. We will support you in the development of your career. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills along with a strong team spirit.



Please note only face interviews will be held. Remote interviews are not available.



As part of the clinical pharmacy team to provide a clinical pharmacy service to inpatients beds, taking responsibility for allocated ward area or allocated patients Provide clinical supervision for the work of pre-registration pharmacists, medicines management technicians, rotational technicians, pharmacy assistants and pharmacy students Rotational post that will work in 5 areas of the pharmacy including the Main Dispensary and St Luke's Satellite Oncology Dispensary, Aseptic Unit, Clinical Services, Medicines Information and Community Services The post holder is guided by departmental procedures, good manufacturing practice and hospital policies

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.



We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.



The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.



Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than 45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.



Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.



A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo



To work in partnership with the Chief Pharmacist and all other pharmacists to ensure safe, effective, economical and timely pharmaceutical care for all patients receiving a pharmaceutical service from the department As part of a structured rotational programme, dispense and supply medicines; assist in the production of aseptic products; provide medicines advice; provide a ward and dispensary based clinical pharmacy service and ensure compliance with medicines legislation including local policies To provide out of hours emergency pharmacy services * To undertake the post graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent