Clinical Pharmacist Position-NHS Jobs

jobs pharmaguidelines; Carisbrooke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a skilled Clinical Pharmacist to support senior pharmacists in various clinical areas including Chemotherapy, Mental Health, and Patient Services. This role involves critical responsibilities such as Medicines Reconciliation and collaboration across healthcare teams, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Role supports clinical work of senior pharmacists across multiple services.
• Involves clinical management of pre-registration pharmacists and students.
• Key responsibilities include effective communication with healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for senior clinical pharmacists in various services.
• Ensure systems for discharge medicines meet patient needs.
• Conduct yearly appraisals to assess performance and training needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Clinical management

Medicines Reconciliation

Education

Pharmacist degree

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist

Posting Date: 16 October 2023

Salary: £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year

Additional Salary Information: £35,392.00 – £42,618.00 a year

Hours: Full time

Closing Date: 04 December 2023

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: C9470-23-0592

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Summary: This is a developmental role with a grade commensurate with experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired. The position involves providing support for the clinical work of senior clinical pharmacists across various services, including Chemotherapy/Haematology, Mental Health, Urgent Care, Medicines Advice, Patient Services, and rotating responsibilities across all wards. Competencies required for this support will be gained through the pharmacist rotational training programme.

The role encompasses Medicines Reconciliation and drug history transcribing to Trust standards. Ensuring systems for facilitating discharge medicines meet patient and general practitioner needs is a key responsibility. Effective communication and collaboration with pharmacy staff, nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals, Medical staff, and GPs are essential to ensure clear and timely information exchange.

Additionally, the position involves clinical management, support, and supervision for pre-registration pharmacists, clinical placements, and undergraduate vacation pharmacy students. Professional development opportunities may include palliative care and pediatrics. The Lead Clinical Pharmacist will conduct a yearly performance appraisal to review the job description, assess development and training needs, evaluate performance over the year, and establish objectives for the following year.

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Please apply by the closing date, ensuring your application includes a comprehensive resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.