Surgical Specialist Pharmacist

2 days ago


WestonsuperMare, North Somerset, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pharmacist to join our team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) as a Surgical Specialist Pharmacist.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain clinical pharmacy services to the Surgical Division, including pre-op clinics, theatres, and other medical wards at Weston General Hospital.
  • Liaise with senior pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff to promote safe and effective use of medicines within the Surgical division.
  • Provide information and support to the Surgical Division on drug usage and expenditure, and work with senior clinicians to maximize clinical effectiveness of medicines used and minimize cost.
  • Develop a robust medicines-related audit program with senior clinicians in the directorate.
  • Participate in the training of pharmacists, trainee pharmacists, undergraduate pharmacists, and other pharmacy and NHS staff.
About Us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.

We are committed to delivering excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston, and beyond. Our Trust has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall, and our staff are proud to be part of a forward-thinking, multi-award-winning organization committed to improving patient care.

Person Specification
  • Masters degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy.
  • Postgraduate certificate (or equivalent) in Clinical Pharmacy, or currently working towards attaining.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Computer literacy, including Pharmacy applications.
  • Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
  • Independent prescribing qualification, or currently working towards attaining.
  • Evidence of UK hospital pharmacy experience.
  • Previous experience of audit or quality improvement.
  • Experience of one-to-one and small group teaching.
  • Knowledge of the legal framework for the dispensing, prescribing, and administration of medicine.
  • Knowledge and experience of Surgical medicine, including common pharmaceutical care issues in this patient population.
  • Previous experience of line management or mentorship of junior pharmacists.
Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to operate multiple clinical digital systems.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Problem identification and solving.
  • Prioritization and task management.
  • Ability to critically analyze prescriptions for clinical appropriateness.
  • Ability to make safe and clinically relevant decisions in high-pressure environments.
  • Ability to manage a small team of junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on a daily basis.
  • Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and audit.


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