Clinical Pharmacist

NHS Professionals; Churchtown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is looking for a Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist to provide expert care at Southport and Formby District General Hospital. The role involves working closely with medical and nursing teams, ensuring safe medication practices, and enhancing patient outcomes. Candidates should hold an MPharm and be GPhC registered, demonstrating strong communication and organisational skills. This full-time position offers 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is essential.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Previous relevant hospital experience in a clinical setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert pharmaceutical care to wards and departments.
• Take drug histories on admission and complete medicines reconciliation.
• Conduct medication reviews to ensure safe prescribing.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong time management

Decision-making skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm)

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy

Tools

Clinical systems

Electronic prescribing tools

Job description

Overview

Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist - Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Southport and Formby District General Hospital

Salary: Band 8a

Contract Type: Full-Time • Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

As a Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care to wards and departments, ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines. You will work closely with medical and nursing teams to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Taking drug histories on admission and completing medicines reconciliation for inpatients.
• Screening newly admitted patients for medicines optimisation issues and developing individualised care plans.
• Conducting medication reviews to ensure safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective prescribing.
• Monitoring and adjusting patient medication based on therapeutic drug monitoring results and response to treatment.
• Counselling patients on their medication, ensuring they understand their drug therapy and any potential side effects.
• Providing professional and legal clinical supervision in the dispensary, ensuring best practices in dispensing and medicines management.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient safety, effective prescribing, and the continuous development of clinical pharmacy services within the trust.

What We\'re Looking For

Essential Criteria:

• A master\'s degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)/Revalidation in line with professional requirements.
• Previous relevant hospital experience in a clinical setting.
• A strong foundation in Clinical Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong time management, decision-making, and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy and experience using clinical systems and electronic prescribing tools.

Desirable Criteria:

• A postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or an independent prescribing qualification.
• Experience in a specialist clinical area such as acute medicine, critical care, or cardiology.
• Previous experience supervising and mentoring junior pharmacists or pharmacy technicians.
• Familiarity with NHS policies and procedures in medicines management.