Specialist Pharmacist - Frailty & CoE

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Specialist Pharmacist to join their innovative pharmacy team. This exciting role focuses on elderly care and frailty, offering the chance to work closely with patients and healthcare professionals to ensure safe medication practices. The supportive environment encourages professional growth, with opportunities for development and collaboration. With a commitment to high-quality care, this position is ideal for a pharmacist eager to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking department. Join a team that values communication, collaboration, and contribution to patient well-being.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

On-site nursery

Health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Passion for Elderly Care and Frailty is essential.
• Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews for elderly inpatients.
• Support safe and effective use of medicines.
• Supervise junior staff and undertake quality improvement work.

Skills

Elderly Care

Medication Review

Polypharmacy Management

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Quality Improvement

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Pharmacist Registration

Job description

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Band 7: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum

Full-time: Hours: 37.5hrs per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you a Pharmacist with a passion for Elderly Care and Frailty?

Department: Pharmacy

Band 7: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum

Full-time: Hours: 37.5hrs per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you a Pharmacist with a passion for Elderly Care and Frailty?

Now is an excellent time to become part of the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are a friendly, forward-thinking department who continue to grow in both size and influence. Recent enhancements include a major departmental refurbishment, the introduction of a new Pharmacy Robot, the establishment of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy.

Our services are evolving to provide our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with more time to work alongside patients while supporting their medical and nursing colleagues. Our commitment is to ensure that every patient receives safe, high-quality care, placing our patients at the heart of our mission. This role is a compelling career opportunity for a skilled and dedicated pharmacist to join our hardworking, forward-looking, and innovative pharmacy team.

If successful, you will be part of a supportive and learning environment that encourages both professional and personal development. If you would like to find out more, please contact Emily McDonald, Clinical Pharmacy Manager – Frailty, Elderly Care & Endocrine at [e-mail] for an informal discussion.

Interview date: 4th June 2025

• You will work closely with the Principal Pharmacist to providing pharmacy input in the form of comprehensive medication reviews to elderly inpatients. You will support with providing safe and effective use of medicines to enable the best possible outcomes, reduce inappropriate polypharmacy & improve adherence and patients understanding of medicines.
• In addition to delivering ward based clinical pharmacy services within elderly care, as well as clinical support to the dispensary, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting and supervising junior staff, undertaking quality improvement and audit work, advocating for medicines optimisation and safety initiatives at the ward level, and collaborating with the Principal Pharmacist to address any medicines related issues affecting the elderly care division.
• To take a key role in the delivery, development and evaluation of the Pharmaceutical Service provided to Divisional Teams and Clinical Service Units (CSU); to meet the requirements of pharmacy customers in accordance with pharmaceutical legislation, national guidance and departmental objectives.
• To deputise, with appropriate support, for the Principal Pharmacists at meetings and in delivery of training within their assigned areas of pharmaceutical care.
• To provide ward-based clinical pharmacy services, working alongside our other specialist pharmacists and technicians, and supporting pharmacists and technicians and trainees.
  
  

"We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"

"90% reported feeling trusted to do their job and always knowing their responsibilities" (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

Benefits

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
  
  

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emily McDonald Job title: Clinical Pharmacy Manager – Frailty & CoE Email address: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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