Specialist Rotational Pharmacist

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a dedicated pharmacist at University Hospitals Dorset, involving rotation through various clinical areas and patient-focused care. The role includes collaboration with healthcare teams, leadership in developing practice, and a commitment to personal development. The Trust values inclusivity and offers flexible working arrangements, alongside opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Generous relocation support

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical pharmacy setting required.
• Skills in patient care and development of clinical guidelines.
• Ability to mentor and lead a team of pharmacists and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to inpatient medical wards.
• Support professional development of rotational pharmacists and technicians.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals in patient care strategies.

Skills

Patient-Centred Care

Team Development

Clinical Guidance

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join University Hospitals Dorset. You will be rotating through our clinical areas including women's and children's, general medicine, intensive care, surgery, trauma, older people medicine, cancer, and aseptic production unit. Additional rotations that may be added include medicines information, nutrition, and palliative care.

Our welcoming and friendly pharmacy team is highly regarded within the trust, and we are looking for an experienced pharmacist to join us in representing the pharmacy service and trust values. The pharmacy team's values are centered around patient care and medicines optimization to ensure the best patient outcomes. As a pharmacist in this role, you will be embedded in the clinical team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, attending ward rounds, and playing an integral part in the patient care journey.

You will be supported in your personal development and actively encouraged to evolve your clinical, professional, and leadership skills through coaching, mentoring, and completing training courses and formal qualifications.

Main duties of the job

1. Patient-Centred Care: Provide a patient-focused and clinically competent pharmacy service to inpatient medical wards, working directly with patients and contributing to their care.
2. Team Development: Work with and develop rotational pharmacists, technicians, and trainees within the medical directorate, supporting their professional and clinical skills.
3. Clinical Guidance and Practice: Contribute to the development of clinical guidance, ensure pharmacy practices align with national guidelines, implement cost-saving measures, and develop/review PGDs and SOPs as needed.
4. Integration and Collaboration: Integrate secondary care services within the NHS Dorset Healthcare system, collaborating with other healthcare professionals and contributing to patient care strategies.
5. Service Development: Support ongoing development of pharmacy services, suggest improvements, streamline processes, and stay updated with best practices.
6. Leadership and Mentorship: Demonstrate leadership, act as a pharmacy ambassador, mentor and line manage rotational pharmacists to develop their skills and knowledge.

Benefits Of Working For UHD

• Opportunities for professional development and training, including independent prescribing and leadership courses.
• Generous relocation support for candidates outside our area.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within the organization.

The Trust and Pharmacy team value inclusivity and diversity. We are open to flexible working, remote working, part-time, and job share opportunities. Informal visits and inquiries are encouraged to learn more about our team.

This role requires one late finish per week, weekend shifts (1 in 5, either Saturday or Sunday), and approximately one Bank Holiday shift per year. On-call duties are included, with a roster approximately 1 week in 9 weeks.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD, guiding how we treat patients, visitors, and colleagues. UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move sites temporarily or long-term this year or next. Interviewing managers will be happy to answer any questions at interview.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Alfredo Hernandez-Sanchez
Job Title: Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]