Surgical Specialist Pharmacist

4 weeks 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 Surgical Division as a Surgical Specialist Pharmacist. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain clinical pharmacy services to the Surgical Division, including pre-op clinics, theatres, and other medical wards.
  • 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, working with senior clinicians to maximise clinical effectiveness of medicines used and minimise cost.
  • Develop a robust medicines-related audit programme 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 a leading healthcare provider, delivering high-quality patient care to over 500,000 people across South West England. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the needs of our local population.

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.
  • Prioritisation and task management.
  • Ability to critically analyse 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.


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