Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Elective Orthopaedics

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacist to enhance patient care within elective orthopaedics. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead clinical pharmaceutical services in a state-of-the-art facility, focusing on patient safety and effective medication management. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team to implement advanced clinical pharmacy practices, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the development of innovative services. With flexible working options and a commitment to staff development, this position is perfect for pharmacists eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Comprehensive Training and Development Program

Generous Pension Scheme

27 Days Annual Leave

NHS Discounts

Staff Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical pharmacy services and leadership in an acute setting.
• Strong understanding of medicines management and cost-effective practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical pharmacy services for elective orthopaedic patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize medicine use.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Medicines Reconciliation

Mentoring and Training

Cost-effective Medicines Management

Education

Master's in Pharmacy

Pharmacist Registration

Tools

EPIC Electronic Patient Record System

Automated Dispensaries

Job description

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Are you an experienced pharmacist seeking a new challenge in an acute hospital trust? We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our modern facilities at Colchester Hospital. You will lead clinical pharmaceutical services for elective orthopaedic patients, including within our new elective orthopaedic centre in the Dame Clare Marx Building, which features eight laminar flow theatres, three wards, recovery facilities, and support services. You will play a key role in establishing and developing this new service.

Our friendly pharmacy team is committed to nurturing, mentoring, and developing staff through forums, tutorials, and weekly educational workshops. ESNEFT is implementing the EPIC electronic patient record system across the site, including electronic prescribing, administration, and pharmacy stock control systems. We also operate fully automated dispensaries, a medicines advice site, and a regional pharmacy manufacturing unit with a new aseptic facility.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the optimal and cost-effective use of medicines within elective orthopaedic services, minimizing wastage, and managing high-cost medicines.
2. Providing advanced clinical pharmacy services in line with KPIs and clinical standards.
3. Supporting and mentoring pharmacy colleagues and junior doctors in safe prescribing, medicines reconciliation, and electronic discharge processes.
4. Developing clinical pharmacy input into orthopaedic services and providing departmental leadership.
5. Supporting the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Orthopaedics (trauma) and sharing mutual support.

We offer flexible working options, a comprehensive training and development program, a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave (pro-rata), unsocial hours payments (where applicable), NHS discounts, and a Staff Wellbeing programme. Our digital transformation with Epic aims to improve workflows and patient care.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills, we would love to hear from you. For more information or informal visits, contact:

Paul Mills
Assistant Chief Pharmacist
Email: [e-mail]
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