Band 7 Pharmacist

Job summary

Why might this job interest you?

Are you a skilled and compassionate Pharmacist ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference!

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a multidisciplinary antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) team to deliver the AMS agenda. On a patient level, you will support clinicians in the safe prescribing of antimicrobials through ward rounds, responding to ad-hoc queries and proactive surveillance.

With the support of the AMS team, you will develop expert knowledge in antimicrobials and infection management such as the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, spectrum of activity, safety profile and monitoring requirements of antimicrobials.

Optimise transfer of patient care, though timely completion of medicines reconciliation and communication with GPs and community pharmacy teams.

Accurately and sensitively communicate medicines related information to a variety of healthcare professionals and patients including those with language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities, in a way that facilitates shared decision making.

Support OUH dispensaries, and liaise with external agencies (Such as aseptic production services or homecare providers) to ensure safe, timely and appropriate supply of medications to patients.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications.
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.