Highly Specialist Pre-Op Pharmacist and Practice Educator - Fixed Term

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Pre-Op Pharmacist and Practice Educator on a fixed-term basis. The role combines specialist clinical pharmacy with undergraduate education in the POAC and Surgery teams, alongside collaborative teaching with the University of Bath.

The successful candidate will lead POAC clinics, provide medicines optimisation on surgical wards, and develop practice-based learning for MPharm students.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with the GPhC; current registration.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy and perioperative medicine.
• Experience delivering undergraduate teaching and practice-based learning.
• Ability to supervise learners and provide constructive feedback.
• Audit, quality improvement or service development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacist-led POAC clinics and peri-operative medicines management.
• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to surgical wards, including medicine reviews and MDT working.
• Undertake independent prescribing to support medicines optimisation.
• Contribute to clinical guidelines, audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Design, deliver and evaluate CLIP sessions and undergraduate teaching.
• Supervise, assess and support undergraduate students; mark and provide feedback.
• Coordinate and evaluate practice-based learning within the MPharm programme.

Skills

Communication

Teaching & mentoring

Clinical pharmacy

Pre-operative knowledge

Education resource development

Education

GPhC registration

Postgraduate qualification

CPD evidence

Teaching/education qualification

Job description

Highly Specialist Pre-Op Pharmacist and Practice Educator - Fixed Term

This fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to combine specialist clinical pharmacy practice with undergraduate pharmacy education, with an equal split between the two roles.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) and Surgical Pharmacy team at Southmead Hospital, providing specialist clinical pharmacy input to optimise medicines, support safe and effective perioperative care, and improve patient outcomes.

Alongside their clinical responsibilities, the postholder will work with the University of Bath to develop, deliver and assess practice-based learning for undergraduate pharmacy students. They will play a key role in supporting students to develop their clinical knowledge, professional skills and confidence in preparation for future practice.

We are looking for a motivated pharmacist with excellent clinical, communication and teaching skills, who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and developing the next generation of pharmacy professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in both specialist clinical practice and pharmacy education while contributing to the ongoing development of services across both organisations.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake a split clinical and educational role, working across the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) and Surgical Directorate at Southmead Hospital and the University of Bath.

Key responsibilities will include:

Independently lead pharmacist-led POAC clinics, identifying medicines-related risks and developing individualised peri-operative medicines management plans.

Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to surgical wards, including medicines optimisation, medication reviews, prescribing and multidisciplinary team working.

Provide expert advice on complex pharmaceutical care, prescribing and peri-operative medicines management to support safe and effective patient care.

Contribute to the development of clinical pharmacy services, guidelines, prescribing pathways, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Design, deliver and evaluate undergraduate pharmacy teaching, including Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) sessions, workshops and applied pharmacy practice skills sessions.

Support undergraduate MPharm students through supervision, assessment, marking, constructive feedback and pastoral support.

Contribute to the coordination, development and evaluation of practice-based learning within the University of Bath's MPharm programme.

Provide professional leadership, education and supervision to pharmacy colleagues and students, promoting clinical excellence, patient safety and continuous professional development.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Pharmacy Responsibilities Southmead Hospital

Lead and deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services within the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) and Surgical Directorate.

Independently undertake pharmacist-led POAC clinics, assessing patients, identifying medicines-related risks and developing peri-operative medicines management plans.

Undertake independent prescribing, supporting safe and effective medicines optimisation.

Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to surgical wards, including medication reviews, medicines reconciliation, prescription screening and multidisciplinary team working.

Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to healthcare professionals, supporting complex clinical decision-making and patient safety.

Contribute to clinical guidelines, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Practice Educator Responsibilities University of Bath

Develop, deliver and evaluate practice-based learning within the undergraduate MPharm programme.

Plan and deliver Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) sessions, workshops and applied pharmacy practice skills teaching.

Develop teaching materials and learning activities that integrate clinical practice with undergraduate education.

Supervise, assess and support undergraduate students, including marking, providing feedback and pastoral support.

Work collaboratively with University colleagues and other Practice Educators to support the development and improvement of the MPharm programme.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

1. Education and qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Recognised teaching or education qualification

Experience

• Relevant clinical pharmacy experience, including managing complex patients and making clinical decisions
• Teaching, mentoring or supporting learners in a clinical environment
• Supervising and assessing the performance of learners or junior staff
• Audit, quality improvement or service development
• Pre-operative assessment, perioperative medicine or surgical specialties
• Delivering undergraduate teaching or practice-based learning
• Developing educational resources or learning programmes

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time, prioritise workload and balance clinical and educational responsibilities
• Ability to apply specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge to support safe and effective patient care
• Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area
• Ability to develop and maintain specialist knowledge in pre-operative assessment and perioperative medicines management
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning activities
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and assess learner performance
• Effective IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms
• Knowledge of undergraduate pharmacy education and the GPhC initial education and training standards
• Evidence of research, publication or presentation at professional meetings
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work independently, using initiative and professional judgement
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships
• Enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring and supporting the development of others
• Ability to work collaboratively across clinical and academic environments
• Commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement and professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Principal Pharmacist - Learning and Development