Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Specialist Surgery and Theatres

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to enhance surgical services. This role involves overseeing the surgical team, ensuring safe medication use, and managing pharmacy staff. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care and innovation. With a focus on professional development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and have the relevant experience, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with surgical specialties.
• Teaching healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Operate as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Surgery across the Trust.
• Manage and supervise pharmacists and pharmacy staff in surgical wards.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

MPharm

Diploma or equivalent clinical knowledge

Job description

Job Details

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

Job reference: 344-8724DCB

Employer: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Site: William Harvey Hospital

Town: Kennington

Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 07/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Band 8a

Job overview

• Operate as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Surgery across the Trust.
• Be the speciality pharmacist for Specialist Surgery and Theatres supporting safe medicines use.
• Oversee daily performance of the surgical team in these specialties.
• Manage and supervise pharmacists and pharmacy staff working on surgical wards.
• Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist for Surgery when required.

Main duties of the job

• Operate as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Specialist Surgery and across the Trust.
• Support safe and effective medicines use within the specialty to improve medicines safety.
• Oversee daily performance of the surgical team at WHH.
• Manage and supervise pharmacists and pharmacy staff in surgical wards.
• Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist for Surgery when needed.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. We are guided by values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We promote 'We care', empowering frontline staff to lead improvements. We seek compassionate people to join our journey of patient care, innovation, and career development.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Experience

• Significant experience with surgical specialties
• Teaching healthcare professionals

Desirable criteria

• Management experience

Qualifications

• MPharm
• Diploma or equivalent clinical knowledge

Desirable criteria

• NMP or enrolled on a course
• Educational Supervisor or similar

Skills

• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Time management

Desirable skills

• IT skills

Other

• Applying Trust values

Knowledge

• Working as a dedicated pharmacist in a specialty
• Medicines use in surgery