Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Pharmaciststo join the Pharmacy team within the Health Service on the beautifulIsland of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
These are newly-created posts that will impact on practice in all specialities across the island of Guernsey in both the Acute/Hospital and Community/Primary Care settings
Offering a generous £5,000 relocation payment and four years of private rental allowance this is an excellent time to consider a complete change of pace with an excellent work/life balance.
Joining a team of 7 Band 8A Pharmacists, reporting to the Chief Pharmacist there are the following Band 8A Senior roles:
Lead Interface Pharmacist
You willbe responsible for the provision of expert advice on medicines at the healthcare interface by developing strong relationships with stake holders to ensure the safe, cost-effective use of medicines that meets the needs of the patients in the local health economy in accordance with the Partnership of Purpose.
Lead Pharmacist High Cost DrugsYou willbe part of the Prescribing Support Unit and to work alongside the Prescribing Advisor, the Senior PSU Clinical Pharmacist, the High Cost Drugs Senior Pharmacy Technician and to provide oversight and clinical support on the management of high cost drugs for islanders in the community.

Lead Pharmacist Controlled Drugs
You willprovide professional advice and expertise to the Accountable Officer (Chief Pharmacist) and associated team toensure the delivery of the Accountable Officers responsibilities in relation to the safe management of controlled drugs. You willdeputise for the Accountable Officer when required.

You will liaise with;
Prescribing Support Unit Pharmacists, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Associate Director for Pharmacy, Head and Lead Pharmacy Technicians and all other Pharmacy staff.
Controlled Drug Licensing Officers
Management staff, external agencies, patient groups, Pharmaceutical Industry.
Medical, Nursing and Pharmacy staff in primary and secondary care.
Members of the MDAG (Medicines Drug Advisory Group)

Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scales.
The Guernsey Band 8A salary range from 1stJan is £70,723 to £84,752 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher out of hours rates, if applicable.
Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britains finest and best-keptbeaches, an especially mild and sunnyclimate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peters Port, the islands capital.

This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the islands acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.
Their Pharmacy team provides an excellent service, supported by modern equipment and Pharmacists and other Healthcare Professionals recruited to a very high standard.

Person requirements:
Qualified GPhC-registered Pharmacist.
At least three years UK post-registration practice experience
Evidence of engagement with and participation in clinical governance
Experienced in Clinical Audit.

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:
A higher-than-UK salary.
An ongoing annual bonus of £1,605
A flat rate 20% income tax.
No Council tax or VAT
A relocation payment of £5,000 and a generous allowance for private rental accommodation*
A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.
*Full T&C in relocation directive

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.

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