Job summary
We are looking for intuitive, enthusiastic and versatile pharmacists to join our diverse and inclusive team to help us deliver excellent compassionate care to our patients. The pharmacy department at OUH comprises of over 100 staff in the clinical pharmacy team, and we work across all 4 hospital sites. We are continually trying to improve the service we provide, learning from each other to optimise what we do.
Why do our staff like working here?
Dynamic and rewarding setting
Vast range of specialities with interesting patients with high levels of complexity
Always something new, innovative and exciting happening - new cutting edge treatments and technologies
Large group of supportive peers from diverse backgrounds
Supportive department, with great learning and development opportunities
Good career progression options to consultant level
Pharmacists seen as valued members of the MDT who add positive contributions to patient care
Working in teams with Consultant Pharmacists who are leading in their areas of specialisation nationally
Current band 7 vacancies include (please specify on your application if your interest is specific to one of these areas or to join the rotational program):
Adult cancer (fixed or rotational)
Gastroenterology (inpatient and outpatient setting) (rotational and fixed opportunities)
Antimicrobial stewardship (fixed)
Main duties of the job
Gastroenterology - part of rotational specialist pharmacist programme
Contact Sarah Cripps Sarah.cripps@ouh.nhs.uk Consultant Pharmacist Gastroenterology
Includes opportunities for - Day case and inpatient specialist ward cover (liver/gastro patients), being an integral member of the MDT (and option to gain NMP qualification. Gain experience in homecare and high cost drug management.
See attached 'Gastro rotation additional information'
Cancer - opportunity to be permanently in cancer team or as part of rotational specialist pharmacist programme
Contact Godwin Leung or Ana Gomes Chun.leung1@ouh.nhs.ukor anarita.gomes@ouh.nhs.uk(Specialist pharmacists in oncology)
Delivery of high quality pharmaceutical care to adult cancer inpatient, outpatients and day cases. Includes opportunities for: supporting day treatment unit, clinical checking SACT prescriptions, pharmacist led oral SACT education clinics, aseptic experience (QC/QA), clinical trials experience and palliative care.
See attached 'Cancer rotation additional information'
Antimicrobial stewardship - permanent position in AMS team
Contact Louise Dunsmure louise.dunsmure@ouh.nhs.uk(Consultant Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship)
Work as part of the AMS team to deliver the AMS agenda - supporting clinicians in the safe prescribing of antimicrobials (on ward rounds, answering queries and proactive surveillance)
See AMS specific JD for further information
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindy refer to attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities
What additional opportunities are available to me?
Professional Practice:
Independent prescribing
UKCPA and CPPE courses
Time management
Improving customer care
Collaborative working:
Confidence/assertiveness training (e.g. NHS elect)
Clinical governance meetings/MDT/board rounds
Volunteering to join departmental wellbeing, EDI or other project groups
Leadership Management:
NHS leadership academy - Edward Jenner
CPPE leading for change
Value based appraisal training
Line management/buddy system to support foundation pharmacists
Education & Training:
Mentoring (trainee pharmacists/technicians/undergraduate students)
Coaching & mentoring training
Postgraduate clinical diploma tutor
Foundation pharmacist tutor
Research & Evaluation:
Audit/quality improvement and associated training
Service evaluation
Academic Pharmacy Practice unit with the University of Reading
If this is what you are looking for, then please come and join us. Let us know using the contact details below if youd like an informal visit to the department or conversation before applying or have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindy refer to attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities
What additional opportunities are available to me?
Professional Practice:
Independent prescribing
UKCPA and CPPE courses
Time management
Improving customer care
Collaborative working:
Confidence/assertiveness training (e.g. NHS elect)
Clinical governance meetings/MDT/board rounds
Volunteering to join departmental wellbeing, EDI or other project groups
Leadership Management:
NHS leadership academy - Edward Jenner
CPPE leading for change
Value based appraisal training
Line management/buddy system to support foundation pharmacists
Education & Training:
Mentoring (trainee pharmacists/technicians/undergraduate students)
Coaching & mentoring training
Postgraduate clinical diploma tutor
Foundation pharmacist tutor
Research & Evaluation:
Audit/quality improvement and associated training
Service evaluation
Academic Pharmacy Practice unit with the University of Reading
If this is what you are looking for, then please come and join us. Let us know using the contact details below if youd like an informal visit to the department or conversation before applying or have any questions.
Person Specification
Clinical Pharmacist (Cancer)
Essential
- Masters degree (Mpharm or equivalent)
- Registered pharmacist with GPHC
- PG Cert in pharmacy practice and due to complete diploma or equivalent
- Broad patient care experience
- QI/service improvement/audit
- Mentoring/training
- Office 365
Desirable
- PG diploma/masters or equivalent
- NMP
- Leadership program
- Hospital experience
- Understanding of NHS finance
- Preparation of protocols/guidelines
- Electronic prescribing systems experience
Person Specification
Clinical Pharmacist (Cancer)
Essential
- Masters degree (Mpharm or equivalent)
- Registered pharmacist with GPHC
- PG Cert in pharmacy practice and due to complete diploma or equivalent
- Broad patient care experience
- QI/service improvement/audit
- Mentoring/training
- Office 365
Desirable
- PG diploma/masters or equivalent
- NMP
- Leadership program
- Hospital experience
- Understanding of NHS finance
- Preparation of protocols/guidelines
- Electronic prescribing systems experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
