Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist CHS Virtual Ward

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic pharmacist to enhance patient care through a virtual ward pharmacy service. This role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including doctors and nurses, to deliver high-quality care in patients' homes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a pharmacy degree, with a passion for improving patient experiences. Join a dedicated team committed to providing outstanding care and making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experienced pharmacist with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with integrated care teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support to the virtual ward pharmacy service.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and AHPs for patient care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Care

Pharmacy Knowledge

Technology Utilization

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Prescribing Qualification

Job description

This highly specialist pharmacist post is responsible for providing oversight and direct support to the virtual ward pharmacy service provided to patients supported by CHIC (Community Health and Integrated Care) division community-based teams.

The post holder will collaborate with an integrated workforce of doctors, nurses, and AHPs, as well as specialist colleagues in Respiratory, Heart Failure, and Frailty. They will work with a dedicated pharmacy technician and other members of the ESHT and CHS pharmacy teams. The postholder must liaise with colleagues working in the virtual ward, crossing both professional and organisational boundaries.

The role involves providing patient care in patients' homes and requires the ability to travel independently across sites. The use of technology to support and monitor patients is essential.

We seek an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and dynamic Pharmacist with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will work with colleagues across the integrated care system to develop and maintain high-quality, clinically driven pathways to enhance patient experience.

Ideally, the applicant will hold a prescribing qualification and be keen to expand their scope of practice.

This post involves working with a dedicated virtual ward pharmacy team and liaising with colleagues across professional and organisational boundaries.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

We deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to over half a million people in East Sussex. As one of the largest organisations in the region, we provide integrated acute and community care through over 7,000 staff across hospitals, community hospitals, sites, and patients' homes.

In 2020, the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for caring and effectiveness. Our hospitals and community services have received high ratings.

Our ‘Building for our Future’ programme aims to repair, redevelop, and expand our hospitals to improve care environments for future generations.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Ceri McEwan
• Job title: CHS Interim Lead Pharmacist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone] (available 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday)