Pharmacist

check prescriptions for errors, ensuring they're appropriate and safe for the individual patient

provide advice on the dosage of medicines and the most appropriate form of medication, which could be by tablet, injection, ointment or inhaler

participate in ward rounds to take patient drug histories

liaise with other medical staff on problems patients may experience when taking their medicines

discuss treatments with patients' relatives, community pharmacists and GPs

make sure medicines are stored appropriately and securely

supervise the work of less experienced and less qualified staff

answer questions about medicines from within the hospital, other hospitals and the general public

keep up to date with, and contribute to, research and development

write guidelines for drug use within the hospital and implement hospital regulations

provide information on expenditure on drugs

prepare and quality-check sterile medications, for example, intravenous medications

set up and supervise clinical trials

carry out teaching within the pharmacy department and in other areas of the hospital - this would only be once you have gained substantial experience.

Full time