Bank Pharmacist at Ramsay Health Care in Hitchin

Bank Pharmacist

Location: Hitchin

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Bank Pharmacist

Pinehill Hospital, Hitchin

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at Pinehill Hospital.

In this role you will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise.

This role is key to delivering high-quality medicines optimisation, ensuring patients receive the best possible care throughout their treatment journey, from pre-assessment through to discharge.

You’ll work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues, providing expert advice, supporting governance, and contributing to the continuous improvement of pharmacy services.

Duties include:

• Support medicines optimisation through medication review, reconciliation, and prescription review
• Provide expert medicines advice to patients, carers, consultants, and staff
• Assist in the safe procurement, management, and control of medication stock
• Support the introduction and evaluation of new medicines and therapies
• Contribute to clinical governance, including incident reporting, audits, and learning outcomes
• Support pharmacy operations including dispensing, supply, and procurement processes
• Assist in the training and development of colleagues across the hospital

What you'll bring with you:

• Hospital pharmacy experience (preferred)
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Clinical diploma or equivalent experience (desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Whilst hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, applications will be considered from community-based and primary care pharmacists.

You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist to be eligible to apply for this post.

What is a Bank contract:

A Bank contract at Ramsay Health Care UK is a flexible employment agreement where you are not committed to a set number of hours per week. Instead, you work on an ad-hoc basis, filling in shifts that we have available in our hospitals. A Bank contract is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility, as it allows you to choose shifts that fit your availability, leaving you with a greater work-life balance. Bank contracts are also a fantastic way to secure additional income alongside other contracted work. Our Bank staff play a crucial role in maintaining service levels during peak times or staff shortages, ensuring that patient care remains uninterrupted. This pharmacists role would offer regular Saturday morning shifts plus ad hoc cover according to demand and availability. Full training will be given.

In return, we offer

• Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements
• Free DBS
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)
• Free uniform
• Access to Blue Light Card

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.