Part Time Pharmacist - London, United Kingdom - undisclosed

Description

Job Title:
Bank Pharmacist


Location:
Nightingale Hospital, 11-19 Lisson Grove, Marylebone, London NW1 6SH


Department:
Pharmacy

Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years' experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in outpatient, day patient and inpatient settings.

Conveniently located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone main line and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.

We are owned by international medical group, Orpea delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care, high quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.

We're looking for a dynamic pharmacist to join our busy on-site hospital pharmacy.

Reporting directly to the pharmacy manager, the post-holder will be required to dispense prescribed medication and provide general advice for Nightingale Hospital patients.

Reports to the Pharmacy Manager
Quality
Training & Development
Main Duties Maintaining superb clinical standards in pharmacy.
Contributing to care of controlled drug storage in pharmacy and hospital
Ensuring that practice within the pharmacy is in line with latest guidelines.
Aiding the pharmacy manager with all daily running's of the pharmacy.
Regular communication with the pharmacy manager to maintain the highest standards of practice in the pharmacy. Contribution of excellent team dynamic in the pharmacy.
Training and Development Support the Pharmacy Manager in ensuring mandatory training is complete, including e-learning and breakaway training
Regular performance reviews and carrying out annual appraisals.

Health and Safety Report any health and safety issues to the Pharmacy Manager that impacts on the immediate work environment or patient areas.

Be aware of any health and safety policies and procedures relating to the job and use of equipment.
Be aware of the fire procedure relating to the area and carry the fire alarm key.
Work experience
Of particular importance is reporting all potential risks, incidents and complaints


Equality and diversity:

It is the responsibility of all employees to support the vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment.

All employees have the right to be treated with dignity and respect at work, and the Hospital will do all it can to ensure this happens through the implementation of and compliance with Equality & Diversity Policies.

Performance appraisal and development:
The hospital is committed to providing a high-quality service through the effective management and development of its employees.

All employees should be dedicated to providing a quality service and Performance Appraisal is of assistance to both employees and managers in allowing comparison between the standards achieved with the standards expected.

In addition to the continuous cycle of performance management, of a formal and informal nature, all employees will receive a formal appraisal of their work, development needs and a review of their thoughts and aspirations on an annual basis.

Statutory and mandatory training:

It is the responsibility of the individual employee to ensure that all required statutory and mandatory training is undertaken as necessary.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults: We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults within our care.

Employees are accountable to ensure that they know how to respond when they are concerned for the safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult.

We will support employees in this process by providing training, support and advice. The hospital works in partnership with key agencies to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.

For children, employees should be aware of their responsibilities detailed in the '4 Local Safeguarding Children Boards Child Protection Procedures' and for vulnerable adults in the Safeguarding Adults Policy.

Infection Prevention Control:

The hospital has designated the prevention and control of infection and the full implantation of the Code of Practice as a core component in the organisations clinical governance, managing risk and patient safety programmes.

All employees are expected to follow consistently high standards in the prevention and control of infection, especially with reference to hand hygiene, adherence to dress/uniform code and for clinical staff all procedures involving aseptic technique, be aware of and follow Infection Control guidelines and procedures relevant to their work, participate in mandatory training and annual updates.

Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment but must be declared in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process.

Data protection:

The type of information held includes information for payroll purposes, references, contact names and addresses and records relating to employment.

These uses are covered by our notification with the Information Commissioners Office under the Data Protection Act 1998.

Records management and quality:
This includes patient, financial, personal and administrative records, whether paper based or on computers .