Specialist Rotational Pharmacist

Job summary

We have an exciting new opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join University Hospitals Dorset. You will be rotating through our clinical areas including women's and children's, general medicine, intensive care, surgery, trauma, older people medicine, cancer and aseptic production unit. Additional rotations that may be added include medicines information, nutrition and palliative care.

Our welcoming and friendly pharmacy team is highly regarding with the trust, and we are looking for an experienced pharmacist to join us in representing the pharmacy service and trust values. The pharmacy team's values are centred around patient care and medicines optimisation to ensure the best patient outcomes. As a pharmacist in this role, you will be embedded in the clinical team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, attending ward rounds and playing an integral part in the patient care journey

You will be supported in your personal development, and you will be actively encouraged to evolve your clinical, professional and leadership skills, through coaching and mentoring, and by completing training courses and formal qualifications.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Patient-Centred Care: Provide a patient-focused and clinically competent pharmacy service to inpatient medical wards. This involves working directly with patients and contributing to their care.

• Team Development: Work with and develop rotational pharmacists, technicians, and trainees within the medical directorate, including supporting their professional and clinical skills.
• Clinical Guidance and Practice: Contribute to the development of clinical guidance and ensure that pharmacy practices align with national guidelines. Implement cost-saving measures, developand review patient group directions (PGDs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) where necessary.
• Integration and Collaboration: Integrate secondary care services within the broader NHS Dorset Healthcare system. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and contribute to the overall patient care strategy.
• Service Development: Play a role in the ongoing development of pharmacy services within the medical directorate. Suggest improvements, streamline processes, and stay updated with best practices.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Act as a role model and pharmacy ambassador, and demonstrate leadership qualities. Mentor and line manage rotational pharmacists, helping them develop their skills and knowledge.

About us

Benefits of working for UHD:

• Opportunities for professional development and training, including the independent prescribing qualification and leadership courses.
• Generous relocation support for candidates outside our area.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement and progression within our organisation.

The Trust and Pharmacy team values and champions inclusivity and diversity. We are open to flexible working, remote working, part time and job share opportunities. Informal visits and enquiries are fully supported and encouraged to find out more about the fantastic team at the trust.

This role will require one late finish per week, weekend shifts 1 in 5 (either Saturday or Sunday) and approximately one Bank Holiday shift per year. This role includes on-call duties, the roster is approximately 1 week in 9 weeks.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.