Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Trauma, Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent seeks an experienced clinical pharmacist to lead the pharmacy service for Trauma, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery. The role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals, supervision of staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Ideal for candidates with strong clinical and financial management skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience as a clinical pharmacist.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Skills in clinical and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical pharmacy service to the Trauma, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery Directorate.
• Collaborate with other clinical pharmacists and healthcare staff.
• Provide high-quality clinical and risk management support.
• Supervise diploma students and junior staff.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the clinical pharmacy service.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy services

Patient care delivery

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Financial management support

Supervision of staff

Education

Clinical pharmacy qualification

Job description

Overview

Average of 37.5 hours/week across a 7-day working rota (with a maximum weekend commitment of 1 in 4) plus On-Call Duty only if required by department.

Role summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Network Services Pharmacy team at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) to lead the service to UHNM's Trauma, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery Directorate. To be considered you will be an experienced, clinical pharmacist, able to demonstrate an ability to deliver high-quality care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical pharmacy service to the Trauma, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery Directorate, working closely with clinicians, nursing staff, and the directorate management team.
• Collaborate with the Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Elective Orthopaedics and other Advanced Specialist and Lead Pharmacists in Neurosciences, Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery within the Network Services Clinical Pharmacy team.
• Provide a high-quality clinical service and clinical, financial, and risk management support to the Trauma, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Directorate.
• Occasional clinical support to other specialties within the Division of Network Services to ensure continuity of service.
• Supervise diploma students and manage junior staff as part of Advanced Pharmacist duties.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the clinical pharmacy service for the Network Services Division and support the Advanced Clinical Lead Pharmacist for the Network Services Division and the Deputy Chief Pharmacist Clinical Services.

About UHNM

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

Equality and development

UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. We ask all employees to commit to our values and to working with staff, patients and carers to unite as a Trust.