Senior Pharmacist, Acute Medicine and ED Service

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Coventry seeks a senior pharmacist to manage and provide high-quality pharmacy services in Emergency and Acute Medicine. You will deliver patient-centered care and lead training for healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a background in clinical pharmacy. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical pharmacy and medicines management.
• Strong leadership skills in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical and medicines management service to patients.
• Identify areas for improvements in pharmaceutical care and prescribing.
• Work with senior staff to review policies and procedures.
• Lead and deliver education and training in pharmaceutical aspects.

Job description

Overview

The primary role of this senior post is to lead on the management and provision of a comprehensive, high quality pharmacy service to patients within Emergency and Acute Medicine across the Trust. The post holder will deliver pharmacy related care to these patients Trust wide and support the directorate(s) as needed. This will include providing clinical pharmacy leadership, governance support, education and training, providing expert advice and delivering patient centred care. Interviews are proposed for 12 November 2025. Secondment will be considered for internal candidates. If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical and medicines management service to patients admitted and discharged through the Emergency Care Department and Direct Access Pathways of the Trust.
• Identify areas within Emergency Care and Acute Medicine services where improvements in quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of pharmaceutical care and prescribing may be encouraged.
• Work with senior staff in your areas to review and develop policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective handling of medications.
• Lead, develop and deliver education and training in the pharmaceutical aspects of Emergency Care and Acute Medicine to other healthcare professionals.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. The Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.