Pharmacist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Pharmacist

Location: Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester. WR5 1DD Salary: Band 8a Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Closing Date: TBC

Are you passionate about clinical pharmacy and looking to make a significant impact in Acute Medicine? Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester.is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join our Acute Medicine team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to lead and shape the delivery of clinical pharmacy services within a fast-paced and highly rewarding environment.

About the Role

As the Lead Specialist Clinical Pharmacist for Acute Medicine, you will play a pivotal role in delivering, developing, and assessing the clinical pharmacy services at Alexandra Hospital. You will be responsible for providing expert pharmaceutical care, optimizing patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, and supporting the multidisciplinary medical team with specialized knowledge in medicines management.

Your role will involve close collaboration with consultants, medical staff, and nursing teams to advise on all pharmaceutical aspects of patient care. You will participate actively in consultant-led ward rounds, providing clinical pharmacy support, and ensuring that prescribing practices are safe, effective, and in line with national and local guidelines.

As an independent prescriber, you will have the opportunity to directly influence patient care, making critical decisions on the use of medicines in the Acute Medicine division. Your expertise will be instrumental in managing complex medication regimens, therapeutic drug monitoring, and addressing any medicine-related issues that arise during patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Lead and develop the clinical pharmacy services within the Acute Medicine division, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
• Patient Care: Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice, create personalized care plans, and ensure safe and effective use of medicines.
• Education and Training: Deliver training and mentorship to junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Service Development: Collaborate with senior clinical staff to innovate and enhance the delivery of pharmacy services, contributing to the hospitals vision of providing outstanding healthcare.
• Research and Audit: Conduct and participate in clinical audits and research projects, ensuring that the pharmacy services meet regulatory standards and drive improvements in patient care.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant experience in hospital pharmacy, with a focus on Acute Medicine or a similar clinical area.
• Accreditation as an Independent Prescriber (or willingness to obtain this qualification).
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to professional development and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.

Why Join Us?

At Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester., we are committed to providing local services for local people. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where your contributions will be valued, and your professional growth encouraged. This role provides an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in patient outcomes while advancing your career in a leading healthcare setting.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are a dedicated and innovative pharmacist looking to lead in a challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Now! For more information and to apply, send your CVs to Olatunbosun.aina@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

Join us in shaping the future of pharmacy services at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester..

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in hospital pharmacy, with a focus on Acute Medicine or a similar clinical area.
• Accreditation as an Independent Prescriber (or willingness to obtain this qualification).
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• A commitment to professional development and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Essential

• A masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Desirable

• Significant experience in hospital pharmacy, with a focus on Acute Medicine or a similar clinical area.
• Accreditation as an Independent Prescriber (or willingness to obtain this qualification).
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)