Band 8a Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist

Posted 28 February 2020
Salary £30 - £33 per hour
Location
Job type Temporary
Discipline PharmacistPharmacy Jobs
Reference20560
Contact NameMAXXIMA PHARMACY

Job description

Maxxima has a fantastic opportunity for a Band 8a Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist to fill a full-time locum role with our CSU client based in the Norfolk and Waveney area. 

The post holder will drive the medicines optimisation strategy for a locality within the CSU, supporting and ensuring alignment across the system through the implementation of local policies and effective engagement.

The role is available to start as soon as possible with the contract length expected to be between 3 - 6 months. The starting pay rate for this locum role is between £30.00 - £34.00 p/h (umbrella equivalent), depending on experience.


Essential Qualifications: 

* GPhc registered Pharmacist 

Essential Experience: 

* 3 years Primary Care  and or Community Pharmacy
* Knowledge of Prescribing guidelines, MHRA, NICE  through CPD or equivalent
* Working with GPs and other Healthcare professionals
* Review prescribing data
* Experience of project management and or QIPP
* Excellent communication skills -verbal and written 

Essential Requirements: 

* Must be able to travel between sites
* Must have their own form of transport 
* Good commnication and network & presentation skills 
* Must be well organised and able to work to deadlines
*  Report writing using common computer software, specifically the core functions of Microsoft Word and Excel


Why work for Maxxima? 

* Practical assistance with relocation, accommodation and DBS/CRB checks 
* Dedicated and experienced consultants 
* Dedicated payroll consultant to ensure prompt payment 
* Guidance and advice on CV and interview techniques 
* Practical assistance with professional body registration 
* A choice of PAYE, umbrella or LTD company payments

If you are interested in this role please apply by clicking the apply button. Or if you would like more details about this role, contact the team today, we always have time to take your call.

Reasonable adjustments: 

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 

Recommend a colleague:

Often, our candidates are so pleased with our service that they recommend us to their friends and colleagues. To encourage this and say thank you, we offer a referral bonus incentive. The way it works is simple: if you introduce a candidate who is not previously known to Maxxima and we are successful in placing them, we will pay you up to £1,500. More information regarding referrals can be found on our website.