Required Specialist Pharmacist – Acute Medicine- Apply Now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Redditch; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Redditch is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist in Acute Medicine to deliver specialized clinical pharmacy services. In this permanent role, you will advise healthcare staff, implement evidence-based prescribing practices, and conduct clinical audits. The position offers a salary range of £43,742.00 to £50,056.00 per year and requires commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must undertake independent prescribing course or function as an independent prescriber.
• Expert knowledge of medicines to advise healthcare staff.
• Ability to deliver pharmaceutical care and recommend therapeutic options.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical audits of medicine use and pharmacy services.
• Provide pharmaceutical teaching to pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff.
• Manage risks for the pharmacy service.

Job description

Overview

As a Specialist Pharmacist in Acute Medicine at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, you will play a crucial role in delivering specialized clinical pharmacy and medicines management services.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking an independent prescribing course or functioning as an independent prescriber within the clinical area, complying with GPhC requirements.
• Providing expert knowledge of medicines to advise consultants, medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff on all aspects of medicines use.
• Delivering pharmaceutical care to patients, recommending, substantiating, and communicating best therapeutic options.
• Implementing changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed.
• Managing risks for the pharmacy service, ensuring compliance with medicines legislation, Trust Medicines Policy, and relevant guidelines.
• Conducting clinical audits of medicine use and pharmacy services within the Acute Medicine service.
• Providing pharmaceutical teaching to pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff.
• Contributing to keeping drug expenditure within agreed limits as directed by the Director and Deputy Director of Pharmacy.

Details

Posting Date: 01 February 2024

Salary: £43,742.00 to £50,056.00 per year

Hours: Full Time

Closing Date: 16 February 2024

Location: Redditch, B98 7UB

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: C9365-23-1324