Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Pharmacist to join the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Pharmacy Team.The role will equip you with new skills and knowledge around infection management, with the opportunity to be involved in practice-based research.
You will work closely with Microbiology and Infectious Diseases colleagues and actively contribute to the management of patients with infections, through attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical ward rounds.You will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of Antimicrobial Pharmacists, Antimicrobial Pharmacy Technician, Infectious Diseases team and Microbiologists to help provide a specialist clinical service for managing patients with confirmed or suspected infections, including provision of advice regarding assessing appropriateness of antimicrobial therapy, therapeutic drug monitoring and IV to oral will also be responsible for the provision of an advanced specialist clinical pharmacy service to the infectious diseases ward, where patients with complex infections are managed, including bone and joint infections, infective endocarditis, bacteraemias, TB and HIV.You will also contribute actively on the implementation of the Trust's antimicrobial stewardship strategy, the delivery of COVID-19 and influenza patient vaccination programmes, national AMS initiatives such as CQUINs, and regional projects.
Main duties of the job Clinical Pharmacist (Specialist) - Antimicrobial Stewardship & Infectious Diseases To provide an advanced a specialist Clinical Pharmacy service to the infectious diseases ward.To deliver designated performance objectives specific to AMS and Infectious DiseasesDeliver the additional duties described in Appendix 1 About us Our TrustCambridge 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.
Job description Job responsibilities The Pharmacy Department at CUH is a supportive and friendly place to work.
Watch this short video for pharmacy staff testimonials: Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa.
Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: Applied for a Graduate VISAor you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate VISA before the anticipated start date of your employmentor the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employmen This vacancy will close at midnight on 19th December 2024Interviews are due to be held week commencing 6th January 2025Benefits to youAt Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days.
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues.
Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces.
Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances.
Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.
In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters level degree in Pharmacy Post-graduate preregistration year Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Completed Certificate (Year 1) of Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice and studying for completion of year 2 or completed equivalent qualification as assessed by the interview panel Desirable Completed year 1 and year 2 of Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice) MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) Qualified and registered as an Independent prescriber Risk Management Training Professional and final accuracy checking Experience Essential Moderate post-registration hospital experience including prescription screening in inpatients/outpatients, medicines reconciliation, medicines information, experience of preparative services either TPN/chemotherapy Experienced clinical pharmacist who has covered a range of specialities including Elderly Care, Acute Medicine, and including Specialist Medicine and Surgery including General Surgery and other surgical specialities Documentation in medical notes Writing reports Writing or assisting in writing drug policies and guidelines/PGD development Evidence of having conducted a clinical audit Desirable Recent post-registration hospital experience, ideally including previous experience in a teaching hospital and experience of more than one hospital Experienced clinical pharmacist (at band 7) including one or more of the following; Critical Care, Neurosciences, Paediatrics, Renal, Transplant, Oncology, Haematology Evidence of having written pharmaceutical and/or educational publications Experience as a personal tutor to a range of staff groups Drug expenditure analysis and reporting Horizon scanning Knowledge Essential Good clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within general medicine and surgery Knowledge of NICE and NPSA guidance and subsequent examples of local implementation Knowledge of Health care systems and NHS changes Computer literate with experience of Word, Powerpoint and Excel Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching Pharmacy computer systems training Desirable Clinical pharmacy knowledge of drug use in Critical Care patients Completed additional training in Critical Care Skills Essential Good organisation skills/time management Able to prioritise workload and target efforts appropriately Good written and verbal communication skills Able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience including students Able to produce written reports Good consultation skills Proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff Able to work well in a team Ability to listen and act on direction from Senior Pharmacists Desirable Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure and to deadlines Able to produce written support materials for training Proven ability to teach and train a range of staff groups Ability to take initiative and lead on projects including change management Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.