Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

"Bis Art" CJSC. BAL Trademark; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist to join a patient-focused team in a dynamic working environment. This rotational position offers 22.5 hours per week with flexible working arrangements. You will gain extensive experience across various specialties, including Critical Care and Clinical Trials, while focusing on optimizing medication management for patients. The role requires excellent clinical and communication skills, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care. If you are a motivated pharmacist looking to develop your clinical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Motivated pharmacist with excellent clinical and communication skills.
• Experience in specialized areas like Critical Care and Clinical Trials.

Responsibilities

• Optimize medication management for patients in specialized wards.
• Provide expert advice on medication management and support medical staff.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Innovative Thinking

Education

Post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy

Equivalent qualification

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our existing patient-focused team of rotational Specialist Clinical Pharmacists who provide our clinical pharmacy service to the specialist wards and the Acute Medical Unit at the Royal Oldham Hospital.

This post offers 22.5 hours per week and flexible working arrangements can be considered.

This rotational post will provide you with an outstanding breadth of experience in a comprehensive portfolio of specialised areas including: Medical Admissions, Critical Care, Haematology, Clinical Trials, Women’s and Children’s services and Level 3 Neonates as well as other surgical and medical specialities.

This position is ideal for pharmacists looking to develop clinical skills in a dynamic working environment, who are working towards a Post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent. Consideration will be given to current band 6 pharmacists who can provide evidence of current experience to an acceptable level and who are committed to achieving a clinical diploma in an agreed timescale.

Your role will be focused on the medicine optimisation of patients admitted through our specialities to identify medication-related issues that may have led to the admission, the reduction of risks from prescribing errors and the ongoing review of prescribing in order to ensure harm-free care for patients.

Working in these specialities will provide you the opportunity to work closely with a variety of other healthcare professionals including specialist nurses and consultants to treat patients in a way that delivers the best care for them.

You will be expected to work as an integral part of the MDT by providing expert advice regarding medication management, supporting medical staff to ensure safe and cost-effective prescribing and to provide accurate information to primary care and community care providers on discharge.

You must be a motivated and driven pharmacist with excellent clinical and communication skills. You must be efficient, organised, being able to work both in a team and autonomously and be innovative and resourceful. You must be willing to work flexible hours over a seven-day period within a structured rota.

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

This advert closes on Monday 28 Apr 2025.

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