Homecare Pharmacist – Huthwaite

We are seeking a talented Pharmacist to fulfil an exciting and important role which will be instrumental in supporting the pharmacy services. In liaison with the Pharmacy Service Manager, superintendent pharmacist, logistics departments, and customer care, this role will support Fresenius Medical Care as we continue to strive to provide the high quality medicines and health homecare service that we are respected for.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious pharmacist to join the medicines homecare industry and, with diligence, to develop under the leadership and support of an experienced homecare pharmacy department. Providing care to patients across England, Scotland and Wales.

The role will involve working as the Responsible Pharmacist in coordination with other pharmacists, providing support in the pharmacy by clinically screening prescriptions and, at times, supporting other aspects of the dispensing process.  Additionally, the role will support the contact with our NHS customers and patients providing support and expertise when required.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Services Manager, this role will be able to learn and develop key specialist knowledge and skills, building on their own expertise as a pharmacist.  We are committed to providing education, training and opportunity to develop within this exciting new role.

Applications are welcome from pharmacists with all experience levels and currently working in any pharmacy sectors.

This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours, working 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, based at our head office in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire.

What does the role involve?

You will:

• Support the Pharmacy Services Manager to ensure the Pharmacy is managed according to regulatory and service requirements
• To undertake the role of Responsible Pharmacist on rotation with other pharmacists
• Provide support for meetings with external stakeholders when required
• Provide pharmacy advice to logistics/customer care teams to help support the provision of a high quality medicines homecare service
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, clinical governance, applicable legislation, pharmacy ethics and general duty of care

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Pharmacy Degree (BPharm, MPharm)
• Current GPhC Registration

Required Professional Experience:

• Experience of working as a registered pharmacist in any sector, ideally in a homecare setting

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and progression.

We offer competitive salary alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

• Bonus scheme – Based on completion of KPI’s and yearly objectives
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
• Annual leave purchase scheme (with 12 months service)
• Health Shield - Company paid health cash plan
• Long Service Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for training where applicable for career development
• bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub 24/7 access to GP's and Counsellors
• Blue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK.  We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics. 

We also operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

Homecare Pharmacist posts will be subject to a DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer