Specialist Clinical Rotational Pharmacist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; George Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment platform is seeking a Specialist Clinical Rotational Pharmacist in England. You will work closely with various clinical teams to provide specialized pharmacy services, optimize medication use, and contribute to service improvements within a departmental framework. Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to collaborate effectively are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with experience in specialized areas.
• Ability to collaborate with clinical staff and assess pharmaceutical care needs.
• Knowledge of current legislation and departmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with Lead Pharmacists and clinicians to improve pharmaceutical services.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services and conduct medicines optimization reviews.
• Collaborate in the development of protocols for safe use of medicines.

Job description

Specialist Clinical Rotational Pharmacist

Working in various specialist areas, the pharmacist will:

• Work closely with Lead Pharmacists, clinicians, nursing staff, and senior managers to develop pharmaceutical services within relevant directorates.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services to specialized areas and cover other areas as needed for ward coverage.
• Assess pharmaceutical care needs, initiate and implement care plans, and conduct medicines reconciliation and optimization reviews.
• Review and select appropriate drug therapies, dosages, and modifications of existing therapies.
• Offer advice to doctors and healthcare staff, participate in discharge planning, and counsel patients.
• Attend ward rounds as required, including post-take and falls review, with flexible start and finish times as needed.
• Ensure services comply with departmental procedures and meet standards set with the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, considering current legislation.
• Collaborate with clinicians and nurses to develop, implement, and monitor protocols to ensure the safe use and supply of medicines, including protocol development and advice on medication safety and storage.
• Participate actively in committees related to the specialist area, such as clinical governance.
• Evaluate, plan, and implement service improvements to enhance the quality of pharmacy services in the specialist area.

For more information, please see the attached job description and person specification.