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Pharmacist 2pm to 10pm


Company : Baxter International Inc.


Location : Northampton, England


Created : 2025-07-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This is where you save and sustain livesAt Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.Summary**18 Month Fixed Maternity Contract**We are currently looking for an experienced pharmacist, to work from our hard-working National Distribution Centre (NDC) on the Brackmills estate in Northampton.The role will involve the physical checking of all prescriptions and orders (PD, HHD and Nutrition MCB) that contain POM & P (Prescription Only Medicines & Pharmacy medicines) and ancillary items before their dispatch from NDC to patients.Working hours will be Monday to Friday – 2pm to 10pm (Weekly shift allowance provided). On call hours cover required.Role ResponsibilitiesEnsure all POM & P medicines (PD, HHD and Nutrition MCB) are 100% checked for accuracy in product code, product description, batch, expiry date and quantity requiredScreen and process all Renal (PD, HHD and Travel) and Nutrition (MCB) prescriptions clinicallyRecord all errors on designated forms and corrected. For serious errors complete a Pharmacist Intervention FormConfirm that the Renal Checking Form F04UKPHN001 and MCB Checking form has been completed with patient names, order numbers, pickers initials, pharmacy checkers name and pharmacists’ initials (for MCB labellers initials and polar track labellers initials).Make sure that on all home patient orders, patient labels (pharmacist labels) are correct and are applied to every box of product and one to the box of ancillary products. All POM & P medicines must be labelled in accordance with the labelling requirements in the Medicines, Ethics and Practice guide for Pharmacists and the labelling recommendations of the NPSA.Ensuring orders for both Renal and Nutrition MCB are processed on time as the need arises by the patientWorks under the guidance of SOPs, GPhC and RPS standards and documentsEnsure the name of the patient on the pharmacy labels matches the name on the dispatch label.Check all orders in a timely manner to ensure that they meet scheduled deliveries.Check all returns and complete the relevant documents.Ensure a hand over is completed before the end and the beginning of each shift.Clinically check all Renal and Nutrition prescriptions.Recording all prescriptions errors and risk assessments and reporting appropriatelyAudit the service against set targetsProvide advice on medicines and processes to patients, prescribers, and Baxter employeesEnsure all complaints are followed up, investigated, run, and reported appropriately.Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of developments in pharmacy practice, medicines, and pharmacy legislation as part of their own CPD.Ensure that all FMD requirements are met at point of receiving stock, dispensing and returns.Qualifications and ExperienceMembership of GPhCMaster’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm)Action on own initiativeExperience in supervising staffExperienced knowledge of good dispensing and distribution practiceAbility to deal with unexpected workloadFlexibility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work under a changing shift patternWhat are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?Competitive total compensation packageProfessional development opportunitiesHigh importance placed on work life balanceCommitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce#IND-UKOPS#IND-UKCOMReasonable AccommodationsBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Baxter International Inc. by 2x Get notified about new Pharmacist jobs inNorthampton, England, United Kingdom . 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