Bank - Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to join their clinical pharmacy services team. This role involves providing clinical pharmacy services in various specialties, supporting junior pharmacists, and gaining experience in diverse clinical environments. The successful candidate will have hospital pharmacy experience and the chance to undertake the Independent Prescribing Qualification. Competitive salary and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Experience providing clinical services in various clinical environments.
• Ability to supervise less experienced pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Pharmacy service to a defined specialty on a rotational basis.
• Deputise for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist.
• Support and supervise less experienced pharmacists on rotation.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Clinical governance

Risk management

Education

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Croydon Health Services (CHS) for a dedicated and organised pharmacist to support the clinical pharmacy services team. Our Pharmacy Services are highly respected and our staff work closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The successful applicant will have previous hospital pharmacy experience, having provided clinical services to a variety of clinical environments. You will join a team of dynamic, senior, rotational pharmacists, gaining valuable experience across a number of clinical areas (for example, acute and specialist medicine, surgery and critical care, antimicrobials and medicines information). Under the guidance of your lead directorate pharmacist, you will be introduced to core directorate activities of reporting and analysis of medicines expenditure, clinical governance and risk management. You will be responsible for co-developing pharmacy services and providing professional cover and training to junior pharmacists. You will have the opportunity to undertake the Independent Prescribing Qualification. We were one of the first Trusts in London to launch electronic prescribing and administration for inpatients and outpatients and are continuing to develop the system. We work closely across the interface to deliver innovative work to improve the quality of patient care and experience across the primary/secondary care boundary. Interview date TBC.

Responsibilities and rotational opportunities

• The post holder will provide a Clinical Pharmacy service to a defined specialty on a rotational basis. They will deputise for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist in the delivery of the directorate responsibilities and duties and will assist in providing and maintaining a safe and efficient pharmaceutical service to a cohort of patients in accordance with Trust policies.
• They will support and supervise less experienced pharmacists on rotation. They will deliver, develop and evaluate specialist clinical pharmacy services in accordance with the objectives set by their section lead.
• Each rotation has been designed to develop clinical, specialist and leadership skills, ensuring the development of a well-rounded and capable pharmacist.
• Rotations may include:

• Acute and General Medicine (incl. AMU, ED, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Renal and Endocrine)
• Surgery and Critical Care
• Infectious Diseases / OPAT
• Medicines Information

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand, and we are no exception. The Pharmacy Department was recently nominated for the HSJ Awards – a prestigious recognition of healthcare excellence in the UK, celebrating impactful projects and innovations within the NHS.