Dedicated Senior Pharmacist – Trauma and Orthopaedics Required- Apply now

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Job summary

The NHS is looking for a Senior Pharmacist to enhance the Trauma and Orthopaedics team. This permanent role involves providing expert guidance, fostering clinical service developments, training staff, and leading research initiatives. The successful candidate will be a registered pharmacist with significant experience in key surgical areas, a strong background in policy development, and leadership skills applicable to clinical settings.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of general surgery, plastic surgery, and intensive care.
• Proven track record in education, research, and leading clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert strategic guidance on clinical pharmacy issues.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings to provide pharmaceutical advice.
• Develop and deliver educational programs related to pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy expertise

Leadership

Risk management

Policy development

Education

Registered Pharmacist

Job description

Job Details

Posting Date: 21 June 2024
Salary: £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year
Additional Salary Information: £50,952.00 – £57,349.00 a year
Hours: Full Time
Closing Date: 08 July 2024
Location: Coventry, CV2 2DX
Company: NHS Jobs
Job Type: Permanent
Job Reference: C9218-24-0965

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Summary

The University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Pharmacist to join our Trauma and Orthopaedics team. This permanent position offers an opportunity to play a critical role in providing and developing a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Guidance and Professional Leadership

• Provide expert strategic guidance on clinical pharmacy issues specific to Trauma and Orthopaedics.
• Lead and influence safe and cost-effective drug therapy, including new drug evaluations, financial reporting, and policy development.
• Work collaboratively with senior clinical staff to review and develop policies ensuring compliance with legal, best practice, and national guidelines.

Clinical Service Development

• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings to offer expert pharmaceutical advice.
• Identify and encourage improvements in the quality and cost-effectiveness of pharmaceutical care and prescribing.
• Undertake risk management and develop audits related to the supply, storage, and administration of medicines.

Education and Training

• Lead, develop, and deliver educational programs related to pharmaceutical care in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
• Train and manage junior rotational staff, including aspects of day-to-day line management.
• Act as a diploma tutor and trainee designated supervisor as needed.

Research and Audit

• Foster an environment conducive to clinical and practice-based research and audit.
• Contribute to current and future research projects associated with drug use in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Clinical Expertise and Team Leadership

• Serve as a team leader for the clinical pharmacy team within your designated area.
• Act as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy on pharmaceutical aspects to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in consultant ward rounds as part of the multidisciplinary team and support prescribing on the ward as an independent prescriber.

Required Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of general surgery, plastic surgery, and intensive care.
• Strong background in risk management, policy development, and adherence to health care commission requirements.
• Proven track record in education, research, and leading clinical teams.

For a detailed overview of the role, please refer to the attached job description.

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