Specialist Pharmacist, Women and Children

We have an exciting new opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join University Hospitals Dorset as part of our Women and Children's (W&C) clinical pharmacy team. You will be an important member of the W&C pharmacy team with a focus on not only developing your own career, but also the professional journey of our junior workforce. You will join a supportive, welcoming clinical team who share a vision to continually develop the service and professional careers of its members with the ultimate goal of providing excellent patient care. This role requires GPhC Registration. Base location: Poole Hospital (Will work in Bournemouth site once reconfiguration completed).

Main duties of the job:

• The pharmacy department is highly regarded within the trust, and we are looking for an experienced pharmacist to join us in representing the pharmacy service and trust values.
• The pharmacy team's values are centred around patient care and medicines optimisation to ensure the best patient outcomes.
• As a pharmacist in this role, you will be embedded in the clinical team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, attending ward rounds and playing an integral part in the patient care journey.
• You will be supported in your personal development, and you will be actively encouraged to evolve your clinical, professional and leadership skills, through coaching and mentoring, and by completing training courses and formal qualifications.

Benefits of working for UHD:

• Opportunities for professional development and training, including the independent prescribing qualification and leadership courses.
• Generous relocation support for candidates outside our area.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement and progression within our organisation.

This role will require one late finish per week, weekend shifts 1 in 5 (either Saturday or Sunday) and approximately one Bank Holiday shift per year. This role includes on-call duties, the roster is approximately 1 week in 9 weeks. The Trust and Pharmacy team values and champions inclusivity and diversity. We are open to flexible working, remote working, part time and job share opportunities. Informal visits and enquiries are fully supported and encouraged to find out more about the fantastic team at the trust.

Job Responsibilities:

• Patient-Centred Care: Provide a patient-focused and clinically competent pharmacy service to inpatient paediatric, maternity and neonatal wards. This involves working directly with patients (and their parents/carers) and contributing to their care.
• Team Development: Work with and develop rotational pharmacists, technicians, and trainees within the directorate, including supporting their professional and clinical skills.
• Clinical Guidance and Practice: Contribute to the development of clinical guidance and ensure that pharmacy practices align with national guidelines. Implement cost-saving measures, develop and review patient group directions (PGDs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) where necessary.
• Integration and Collaboration: Integrate secondary care services within the broader NHS Dorset Healthcare system. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and contribute to the overall patient care strategy.
• Service Development: Play a role in the ongoing development of pharmacy services within the directorate. Suggest improvements, streamline processes, and stay updated with best practices.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Act as a role model and pharmacy ambassador, and demonstrate leadership qualities. Mentor and line manage rotational pharmacists, helping them to develop their skills and knowledge.

Person Specification:

Qualifications Essential:

• Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or evidence of equivalent experience
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or prepared to train for this
• Pharmacist registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Experience Essential:

• 2 years NHS hospital experience
• Clinical audit / Drug Use Review projects

Other Essential:

• Good organisational abilities and able to prioritise work
• Ability to provide complex advice and guidance requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of clinical options
• Good clinical knowledge of current therapeutics and pharmacy practice

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details:

Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address: University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites, Dorset, BH7 7DW

Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers