Specialist Pharmacist - Homecare

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Band 7 Pharmacist to join the Homecare team in Cambridge. The role focuses on specialist services such as high-cost drugs, medicines optimisation and management of clinical queries to support high-quality patient care in patients' homes.

You will verify homecare prescriptions, deputise for the Lead Pharmacist, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective use

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacist with Band 7 level.
• Homecare pharmacy experience not required; full training provided.
• Ability to liaise with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Specialist Pharmacist in the Homecare team across specialist clinical areas.
• Pharmaceutically verify/clinically screen homecare prescriptions.
• Deputise for the Lead Pharmacy Homecare Specialist.
• Liaise with senior pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, other allied health professionals and managers to promote safe, evidence based and cost-effective use of homecare medicines.

Job description

The Pharmacy Homecare Service have a exciting opportunity to welcome a Band 7 Pharmacist into the team. The UK Pharmacy Homecare sector is growing rapidly and the CUH pharmacy homecare team currently manages the supply of medicines directly to the homes of over 11,000 patients. We are looking for a organised, forward thinking and motivated Pharmacist to join our dynamic team. This is a exciting opportunity to work with a highly specialised patient cohort and various clinical teams including to name a few, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology and Vasculitis. You will play a key role in the provision of specialist services: high cost drugs, medicines optimisation and the management of clinical queries to help us to deliver and improve the quality of patient treatment and care. Maintaining the safe supply of medicines and treatment to patients homes. Homecare Pharmacy experience is not essential as full training will be given.,

• To work as a Specialist Pharmacist in the Homecare team which provides a service to a variety of specialist clinical areas as part of the overall pharmacy service
• To pharmaceutically verify/clinically screen homecare prescriptions
• To deputise for the Lead Pharmacy Homecare Specialist
• To liaise with the relevant senior pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, other allied health professionals (AHP's) and managers to promote safe, evidence based and cost-effective use of homecare medicines
  Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.