Bank Pharmacist - Clinical Services

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust • Wolverhampton, WV

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About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our team and deliver excellent clinical pharmacy input across a variety of clinical specialties. This role offers the chance to work in diverse settings, contribute to safe and effective medicines management, and make a real difference to patient care. This post is Bank and shifts will be offered on a 'when required' basis. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic, and forward‑thinking Clinical Pharmacist who brings: Strong clinical knowledge and experience across multiple specialties Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proven leadership ability and a collaborative approach Commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care Our department prides itself in cross-sector working breaking down barriers, highlighted by a strong admission avoidance agenda. The pharmacy department has strong education links with universities and we actively encourage staff development. Many of our pharmacists are working on their Advanced Pharmacist Portfolios or pursuing postgraduate studies. The successful candidate will have experience of working within clinical services and have a proven record of delivering effective change. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require then please apply. Advert To provide a clinical pharmacy ward service to RWT patients Provide professional pharmaceutical services, including reviewing prescriptions, dispensing aseptic preparation, and clinical pharmacy services in all areas of the department. Supervise/provide professional support to junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and support staff. Managed by principal pharmacist for the area. To act as an independent prescriber once registered with the GPhC in line with local policy and entered in the trust NMP register. Working for our organisation The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post will provide the following services to the relevant Directorate (not exhaustive): To provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to wards and departments within the relevant directorate. To provide clinical support to the relevant directorate. Support safe prescribing and medication governance. Participate in service improvement projects. To 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. Applicants must be registered with the GPhC, have a broad range of hospital pharmacy experience and have or be working towards a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent. An independent prescribing qualification is desirable. Please see the Trust website for the full job description and person specification attached to the vacancy. Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process. Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud. Visa/Sponsorship Information The Trust welcomes suitably qualified applicants including those who may require a Trust issued Certificate of Sponsorship. However, not all our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, we recommend applicants check whether the role is eligibility prior to applying. More information can be found on the UKVI website: Health and Care Worker Visa or Skilled Worker Visa .

Requirements

• Strong clinical knowledge and experience across multiple specialties
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership ability and a collaborative approach
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care
• Applicants must be registered with the GPhC
• Have a broad range of hospital pharmacy experience
• Have or be working towards a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• An independent prescribing qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• To provide a clinical pharmacy ward service to RWT patients
• Provide professional pharmaceutical services, including reviewing prescriptions, dispensing aseptic preparation, and clinical pharmacy services in all areas of the department.
• Supervise/provide professional support to junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and support staff.
• Managed by principal pharmacist for the area.
• To act as an independent prescriber once registered with the GPhC in line with local policy and entered in the trust NMP register.
• To provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to wards and departments within the relevant directorate.
• To provide clinical support to the relevant directorate.
• Support safe prescribing and medication governance.
• Participate in service improvement projects.
• To 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.

Benefits

• The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed