Clinical Pharmacist Position Available at NHS Jobs – Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Caterham is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist. This permanent, full-time role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals, providing expert pharmaceutical guidance, and overseeing clinical audits. Candidates must have a pharmacy degree and relevant experience. Join a dynamic environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Clinical Pharmacist in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of local and national standards in clinical pharmacy.
• Ability to deliver specialized pharmaceutical advice effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Medicines Management to enhance clinical pharmacy services.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical guidance within your clinical specialty.
• Assist in identifying and managing risks related to medicines.
• Undertake clinical supervision and mentoring for pharmacy staff.
• Conduct clinical audits and practice research.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy expertise

Pharmaceutical guidance

Risk management

Supervision and mentoring

Leadership skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Job Summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Pharmacist to join our team in Caterham. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Development of Clinical Pharmacy Services: Collaborate with the Head of Medicines Management (HOMM) to enhance clinical pharmacy services for both wards and community teams, adhering to local and national standards and policies. Ensure the safe, clinical, and cost-effective use of medicines and optimize staff resources.
• Provide Specialized Pharmaceutical Advice: Deliver expert pharmaceutical guidance within your clinical specialty to healthcare professionals. Participate actively in multidisciplinary and governance meetings to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Risk Management and Clinical Governance: Assist healthcare staff in identifying and managing risks, particularly those related to the use of medicines. Highlight risks to the HOMM and support financial and clinical governance responsibilities.
• Supervision and Mentoring: Undertake clinical supervision, mentoring, and ward-based assessments for students, medicines management technicians, and pre-registration pharmacists. Supervise and manage other pharmacy staff to ensure high standards of practice.
• Conduct Clinical Audits and Research: Carry out clinical pharmacy audits and practice research in collaboration with the HOMM. Review and update policies and procedures to maintain compliance with best practices.
• Leadership and Incident Management: Provide leadership in managing medicine-related tasks and incidents for inpatient wards and community teams, with a particular focus on Controlled Drugs.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive and experienced Clinical Pharmacist looking to advance your career within the NHS, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please see the attached job description and person specification document for full details. Apply for this job by submitting your application through our website before the closing date on 17 June 2024.