Senior Pharmacist - Clinical Services

Overview

We have a rare opportunity for a 12‑month maternity leave cover to lead and oversee clinical pharmacy input into Gastroenterology, Endocrine and Acute Medicine. Successful candidates will be appointed to a single specialty.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and dynamic clinical pharmacist with excellent communication and leadership skills to work with the Directorates and Clinical Pharmacy teams within RWT. Our department prides itself on cross‑sector working, breaking down barriers and has a strong admission avoidance agenda. The pharmacy department has strong education links with universities and encourages staff development. Many pharmacists are working on their Advanced Pharmacist Portfolios or pursuing postgraduate studies.

Clinical Duties

The successful candidate will:

• Provide professional pharmaceutical services, including review of prescriptions, dispensing aseptic preparation, and clinical pharmacy services in all areas of the department.
• Supervise and provide professional support to junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and support staff.
• Act as an independent prescriber once registered with the GPhC in line with local policy and entered in the trust NMP register.
• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy service to wards and departments within the relevant directorate.
• Provide clinical and directorate support to the relevant directorate.
• Support safe prescribing and medication governance.
• Participate in service improvement projects.
• Continuously monitor the drug expenditure against budgets for the relevant directorate.
• Review and develop treatment guidelines and PGDs.
• Participate in the training of pharmacists, doctors, nurses and undergraduate students.

Specialty Areas

The post will cover the following areas (current post-holder is on maternity leave):

• Gastroenterology
• Endocrine
• Acute Medicine

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC.
• Broad range of hospital pharmacy experience, preferably in the listed specialties.
• Working towards or holding a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
• Independent prescribing qualification desirable.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require then please apply.