Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Cardiac Services Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join their dynamic Cardiac Services team. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in patient management while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You will lead clinical pharmacy services, optimize medications, and enhance the training of junior pharmacists. This full-time position is flexible, allowing for part-time work to support a better work-life balance. If you are passionate about pharmaceutical care and leadership, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical pharmacy services, particularly in cardiology.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve clinical pharmacy services for cardiology and cardiac surgery.
• Participate in consultant-led ward rounds for medicines optimization.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Patient Management

Leadership

Pharmaceutical Care

Medicines Optimization

Education and Training

Education

Master's in Pharmacy

Pharmacist Registration

Job description

Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Cardiac Services Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job Overview

We invite applications for the position of Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (SCP) in Cardiac Services, based at the City campus. The Cardiac Services team includes cardiology, cardiac surgery, ICU, HDU, theatres, and cath labs.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills in patient management within a multidisciplinary team, and to enhance leadership abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve clinical pharmacy services for cardiology and cardiac surgery.
• Provide complex pharmaceutical care, optimize medicines, and utilize prescribing skills.
• Support governance, education, and medication safety within cardiac services.
• Line manage and mentor band 7 pharmacists and junior pharmacists, supporting their training and development, including independent prescribing.

About NUH

NUH employs over 19,000 staff, supporting health, research, education, and innovation. We value diversity and are committed to equality, encouraging applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and Disabled candidates.

Essential Duties

• Lead specific aspects of the clinical pharmacy service for the specialty.
• Participate in consultant-led ward rounds to promote medicines optimization and discharge planning.
• Deliver advanced clinical pharmacy services.
• Contribute to education and training of healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, students, and nurse practitioners.

Additional Information

This full-time position (37.5 hours/week) is open to applicants seeking part-time work for better work-life balance. Please specify your preferred hours in your application or contact us for discussion. The closing date for applications is Monday, 5 May 2025.