Pharmacist

Ramsay Health Care Limited; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sawbridgeworth is seeking a motivated Pharmacist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing clinical services, managing stock control, and patient counselling. Ideal candidates should be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including flexible leave options and private healthcare for you and dependents.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension scheme

Private Healthcare

Free Training and Development

Subsidised staff restaurant

Qualifications

• Candidates must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist.
• Must have experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Ability to work under pressure in an emotionally challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to wards.
• Manage stock control and procurement.
• Counsel patients regarding their medications.
• Ensure adherence to medicines management policies.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Patient focused

Decision-making ability

Flexible attitude

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

**Job Description****Pharmacist****Rivers Hospital****Full Time 37.5 hours 12 month fixed term contract****Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm****Occasional Saturdays required 8am - 1pm****On call - 1 week per month****Closing date for applications 28th January. If shortlisted, interviews will take place on 6th February 2026 at Rivers Hospital.**An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Pharmacist to work at Rivers Hospital for 12 months covering maternity leave. 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.**Duties will include*** Clinical service to wards* Stock control* Procurement* Patient counselling* Medicines management for the hospital* Adherence to medicines management policies and procedures and other associated pharmaceutical duties.Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be patient focused. Applications are welcomed from hospital pharmacists, community pharmacists 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 you’ll bring with you*** Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council* The ability to make decisions and use your initiative* Strong communication skills* Passion to deliver excellent care in a rewarding and what can be emotionally challenging environment* A flexible and positive attitude**In return, we offer*** 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays* Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options* Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period* Flexible shift patterns available where possible* Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)* Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP* Life Assurance (Death in Service)* Free Training and Development via the Academy* Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)* Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)* Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal* Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal* The **Blue Light Card Scheme**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 are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision “People caring for People”. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.**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 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 equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.**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 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 equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.