Band 6 - Rotational Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Watford is seeking a passionate Rotational Clinical Pharmacist to develop expertise across medicine, surgery, care of the elderly and acute admissions. The role offers rotations through Medicines Information and patient services while providing pharmaceutical care from admission to discharge on the wards.

Join a dynamic team focused on patient care, education, and continuous service improvement, with opportunities to work in a forward-thinking

Responsibilities

• Providing pharmaceutical care to patients on the wards from admission to discharge
• Participating in the multi-disciplinary team at ward level
• Day-to-day collaboration with Medicines Management Technicians
• Providing prescribing advice and support to junior medical staff
• Educating patients about their medicines
• Participating in clinical audit

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and committed individual to join our team of Rotational Clinical Pharmacists.

This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise across a variety of clinical specialties, including medicine, surgery, care of the elderly, and acute admissions.

The successful candidate will also gain valuable experience through rotations in clinical specialties including: Medicine, Surgery, Care of the Elderly and Acute Admissions and in rotations through Medicines Information, Technical and patient services.

This is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, enhancing your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Role Includes

• Providing pharmaceutical care to patients from admission to discharge on the wards.
• Participating in the multi-disciplinary team at ward level.
• Day to day working with the Medicines Management Technicians.
• Providing prescribing advice and support to junior medical staff.
• Educating patients about their medicines.
• Participation in clinical audit.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail]

Jayna Hirani

Practice Development pharmacist

01923 217733