Senior Pharmacist – Parenteral Nutrition and Cancer Services +/- EDC

Job summary

Due to pharmacy service expansion at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, a new Senior Pharmacist post has been created. This exciting new role is the result of UHCW having been selected as a regional severe intestinal failure centre to provide specialist services to adult patients in the West Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to help set up and develop the PN aseptic service. They will also introduce new service improvement initiatives in the delivery of bespoke (and off the shelf) Parenteral Nutrition (PN).

In addition to working in the aseptic unit, they will also have a significant clinical role providing professional and clinical support to the dietetics and gastroenterology teams regarding home PN patients and inpatients receiving PN, including attendance at MDT meetings, ward rounds and clinics as required.

The post holder will be part of our highly valued and skilled Aseptic Services, Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care team.

The ideal candidate will be ambitious, self-motivated and organised with excellent communication, time management and people skills. You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team and will contribute to the process of service development and innovation by your own initiative and enthusiasm.

Main duties of the job

• Use specialist knowledge and skills to deliver a safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient Parenteral Nutrition (PN) service for complex adult patients.
• Support the development of the PN service within the aseptic unit. Work as an Authorised Pharmacist in the aseptic unit, professionally accountable to the Accountable Pharmacist, handling aseptically dispensed and manufactured medicines including not only PN, but cytotoxic medicines and monoclonal antibodies as well.
• Provide professional and clinical support to the dietetics and gastroenterology teams with regard to home PN patients and inpatients receiving PN, including attendance at MDT meetings, ward rounds and clinics as required.
• To be responsible for providing a cost-effective clinical pharmacy service which is patient and drug orientated through effective supply, prescription monitoring and prescribing which ensures the patient receives safe, effective and timely drug therapy. To be responsible for providing and leading clinical pharmacy services to an allocated clinical area.

The role would suit a pharmacist who wants to work part time for 30 hours per week. The working hours are designed to be flexible and accommodating, however bank working will be considered for the right candidate. Full-time hours may also be possible in the future.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.