Band 7 Rotational Pharmacist

OUH; Oxford; Hybride; GBP 49 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialist Pharmacist to deliver patient-focused medicines optimisation in a rotation-based programme across clinical areas. You will work within the Site Pharmacy Department at John Radcliffe Hospital, undertaking 12-month rotations with opportunities for mentoring, research and leadership development.

The post emphasises collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, advancing antimicrobial stewardship and medicines safety within

Qualifications

• MPharm or equivalent degree required.
• GPhC registration is mandatory.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice required; diploma/ MSc preferred.
• Completion of a formal leadership programme or equivalent.
• Experience in direct patient care in clinical settings.

Responsabilités

• Deliver patient-focused clinical pharmacy services in line with national medicines optimisation principles.
• Analyse prescriptions and patient records to determine appropriate actions.
• Communicate medicines information clearly to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Complete medicines reconciliation and coordinate with GPs and community pharmacy teams.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship and medicines safety initiatives.
• Train in clinical trials when relevant and support supply of investigational products.
• Develop prescribing within OUH Non-medical Prescribing policy when eligible.

Connaissances

Clinical Pharmacy

Communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Teamwork

Formation

MPharm/Pharmacy degree

GPhC registration

Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice

Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Pharmacy Practice

Leadership programme

Description du poste

Site Pharmacy Department, John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

Building on your foundation knowledge, experience and skills, you will be working in a dynamic and rewarding setting to deliver compassionate excellence. As a specialist pharmacist you will grow in all four pillars of practice in order to prepare for an advanced practice role.
In this post, you will have 12-month rotations across a range of clinical areas. The one year rotation allows you ample opportunity to be become integrated in each new clinical area and expand your expertise and skillset, to mentor others, be involved in service development or
research and to put your management and leadership skills into action in a supportive setting. The post holders should ensure timely, effective, two-way exchange of information between the pharmacy team and the clinical area as well as maintaining high standards of medicines
management. Each rotation has a specific set of objectives which will be shared prior to annual rotation selection and agreed at the start of the rotation.

Main duties of the job

Deliver compassionate excellence via a patient focused clinical pharmacy service, in accordance with national medicines optimisation principles and local clinical pharmacy procedures.

Analyse prescriptions, alongside technical resources, patient records and information from patient consults to form an opinion on the most appropriate course of action .

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.

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

Participate in and promote antimicrobial stewardship, medicines safety, and medicines effectiveness initiatives.

Where relevant to a rotation complete training in clinical trials and support the supply of investigational medicinal products.

Where a scope of practice has been identified within a rotation, train to become a NMP and when registered with the GPhC and the OUH to prescribe within the Trust’s policy for Non-medical Prescribing .

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 .

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

Candidates who are successful at being shortlisted for this role will undergo a two stage interview process of a values based interview, followed by a a technical interview .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to above sections on job summary and main duties of the job and refer to the job description. We are happy to chat with you or arrange a visit to find out further details.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Masters Degre (4 Year MPharm or equivalent) in Pharmacy
• Registered as pharmacist with the GPhC
• Post Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice and due to complete the diploma, or equivalent external credentialling via CPPE/ RPS
• Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Pharmacy Practice or experience/ qualification/ credentialling deemed equivalent.
• Completion of formal Leadership program

Experience

• Direct patient care in more than one one setting or clinical area.
• Working with other health care professionals
• Communicating complex information via multiple methods to a variety of recipients.
• Quality improvement, service evaluation or audit
• Mentoring and training others in a healthcare setting
• Taking the lead in a team or project
• Hospital experience in more than one setting or clinical area
• Experience in Pharmaceutical care of patients in critical care or enhanced care setting
• Appreciation of funding streams for medicines budgets.
• Demonstrating measurable outcomes from quality or service improvement
• Preparation of protocols or guidelines

Personal skills

• Organised and able to manage own time.
• Evidence based, methodical approach
• Autonomous with awareness of own limitations and knowing when to escalation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Accountable and responsible for own decisions
• Excellent Clinical Prioritisation
• Evidence of balancing conflicting priorities
• Member of relevant professional group e.g. UKCPA

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit tothe ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail] .

Vacancies with our PFI partners

Domestic / catering / porteringservices at theJohn Radcliffe Hospitalare provided byMitie.

Domestic / catering / portering / maintenance engineerservices at theChurchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centreare provided byG4S.

Maintenance engineer services at the John Radcliffe Hospital are provided by Equans.

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