Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary

This post may be offered under Annex 21 AfC Terms & Conditions, subject to experience, competency and suitability or may be offered a progressional role to a Band 8a subject to experience.

We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious Registered Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH) as part of the newly formed OPAT team. Experience of hospital pharmacy is essential.

We are a department that is committed to the development of services and staff. This a great opportunity for a pharmacist looking to specialise within antimicrobials to expand their knowledge and be part of the development of a new service.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the OPAT team, clinicians, and nursing colleagues to support, develop and promote the safe and effective use of antimicrobials. By attending MDT ward rounds you will be involved in the identification of suitable patients for OPAT, promoting prudent antimicrobial use and advising on appropriate antimicrobial treatment.

You will also have a regular ward pharmacy commitment and participate in out of hours and weekend rotas.

As such we are seeking a patient focused pharmacist aiming to build on established clinical skills who will work closely with clinicians in providing a high-quality service to patients. Someone who demonstrates a commitment to personal and staff development.

Cross site working may be required at times, and there is a potential to be based at PRH.

About us

Do you want to make a difference? Here in our department; we are ALL one team. EVERYBODY on this team knows something that somebody else may not and so we are ALL each other's safety net. We choose to VALUE and RESPECT each other so that we create the best possible environment for excellence.We believe in making a difference for our patients.

What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?

Supportive and friendly team Opportunities for personal development A department open to new ways of working

What can SaTH offer you?

To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills. A developing trust with recent substantial financial investment to develop the facilities and services Access to our Leadership Academy

Our vision is simple, To provide excellent care to our communities we serve. We're looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Honours Degree in Pharmacy / MPharm Registration with the GPhC as a pharmacist Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Desirable

Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience

Essential

Relevant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy Supervision of staff Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience in documenting in medical notes Experience of audit

Desirable

Training of foundation trainee pharmacists and junior technicians

Skills

Essential

High level of professionalism Good communication skills both written and oral Ability to use initiative Assertive and confident Good organisational skills Ability to manage own time Ability to generate new ideas and ways of working to support the Trust's strategy and objectives

Desirable

Leadership skills to inspire staff within the department and beyond

Knowledge

Essential

Good general clinical knowledge Able to critically appraise research data Knowledge of postgraduate education for pharmacists Confident user of Excel, Microsoft Word and Powerpoint

Desirable

Knowledge of healthcare systems guidance and NHS change

Other

Essential

Self-motivating Able to demonstrate reflective practice Willingness to work on each site on a rotational basis

Commitment to Trust Values

Essential

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's four values

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