Specialist Clinical Pharmacist: Cardiac Services - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

    Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
    Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Nottingham, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    Job summary

    We are delighted to invite applications to the Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (SCP) in Cardiac Services post , joining the SCPs in the Medicine team at the City campus. Cardiac Services includes cardiology and cardiac surgery, and also includes the Cardiac ICU & Cardiac HDU, as well as theatres & cath labs.

    The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your portfolio of specialist knowledge and skills for the management of patients as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as build on your leadership abilities.

    Main duties of the job

    Our vision is tobe outstanding in health outcomes and patient & staff experience

    You will be jointly responsible for ensuring the further development of an excellent clinical pharmacy service to the cardiology & cardiac surgery areas, alongside the other SCP for Cardiac Services

    You will provide complex, pharmaceutical care for patients, optimising their medicines, utilising your prescribing skills and ensuring the effective transfer of care.

    You will work closely with the MDT, on & off the ward to support governance, education and medication safety within cardiac services.

    You will be expected to line manage one or more of the band 7 pharmacists on the team, providing mentoring, and supporting them with their development and objectives which may include starting out as an independent prescriber.

    You will mentor junior pharmacists working in cardiology or cardiac surgery, providing them with training, education and sharing your passion for cardiology

    About us

    What we offer:

    Supportive and friendly teams, both within pharmacy and in the wider MDT.

    Structured opportunities for training and development

    Support on the ward from a team of medicines management technicians

    Opportunities to gain and share learning through publications and relevant regional and national groups will be supported

    Who we are:

    Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is a large, acute teaching Trust with a national & international reputation for the quality of our patient care and for research, education & innovation. It serves a local population of & a tertiary population of 3-4m.

    As a department, we areforward thinking & constantly implementing innovative ways of working to deliver the best possible patient care

    We have a strong belief in leading our teams compassionately & fostering a supportive & caring workplace

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please see the attached job description for key duties & responsibilities.

    Leading on a particular aspect (or aspects) of the clinical pharmacy service to the specialty

    Actively participating in consultant-led ward rounds to promote and support medicines optimisation, antimicrobial stewardship and effective discharge planning by utilising prescribing skills

    Providing an advanced level of clinical pharmacy service to the specialty

    Involvement in education and training of a variety of healthcare professionals including diploma & pre-registration pharmacists, undergraduates and trainee advanced nurse practitioners.

    Whilst this post is commissioned to be full time (equivalent of hours per week) the service would welcome applications from those wanting a better work life balance. If you would like to consider this post but on less than full time hours please still apply and outline this on your application form or please contact us for further discussion.

    Person Specification

    Training and Qualifications

    Essential

  • Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Diploma/MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent qualification or experience

    • Desirable

  • Qualified as an independent prescriber

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Wide post-registration experience including in hospital pharmacy
  • Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service to a specialty
  • Experience of developing and implementing medicines and service related policies for a specialty
  • Experience of training and education of both pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals

    • Desirable

  • Experience in undertaking, supervising and reporting/presenting audit / research work at local (Trust) level
  • Experience of working actively on national groups

    • Communication and Relationship

    Essential

  • Strong written communication skills
  • Evidence of independence and team working skills

    • Desirable

  • Evidence of successful business case completion

    • Analytical and Judgement

    Essential

  • Experience of assessing and minimising risk associated with service provision and within medication processes
  • Evidence of incorporating innovative and 'best practice' into current practice.

    • Planning and Organisation

    Essential

  • Evidence of excellent organisational skills