Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person specification

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or recognised equivalent
• Registered with the GPhC
• working towards post-graduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent experience
• Pre-reg experience and training

• NMP qualification
• Clinical Pharmacy diploma completed

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of issues relating to Hospital Pharmacy and the NHS

• Keyboard and computer application skills
• Knowledge of economics of health care

Experience

• Post-registration experience within hospital pharmacy
• Experience in provision of clinical pharmacy services

• Experience in delivering training
• Previous experience of providing support to the management of a hospital directorate or division

Personal Qualities

• Flexible working to undertake late duties, weekend / Bank Holiday work and Emergency Duty Commitment

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We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

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