Senior Pharmacist - Clinical Services

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust • Wolverhampton, WV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We have a rare opportunity for a 9-month maternity leave cover to lead and oversee clinical pharmacy input to Gastroenterology. 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 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 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.

Requirements

• Registered with the GPhC.
• 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 and undertake directorate level working for Gastroenterology.
• 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.
• Act as an independent prescriber once registered with the GPhC in line with local policy and entered in the trust NMP register.
• Provide a 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.

Benefits

• Supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs.
• Consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
• Support all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior