Advanced Specialist Dermatology Pharmacist - Oxford, United Kingdom - Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Would you like to work in an exciting, dynamic and constantly progressing patient centred role with a supportive team? We are looking for an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist at band 8a level to co-lead and develop our leading-edge tertiary level Dermatology Service in OUH with around 50,000 patients under their care. This is a year-long post to cover maternity leave. This post would also suit band 7 pharmacists who are looking for a development post for a band 7 to 8a progression

This is a rewarding role where you will be able to have a positive impact on patient's physical and psychological wellbeing. As your expertise and knowledge grow, you will be instrumental in Dermatology Outpatient Clinics, managing ongoing therapies as an independent non-medical prescriber (after gaining this qualification if not already gained). The continuous growth in novel immunomodulatory drugs in Dermatology will give you exposure and experience in the implementation of new therapies and the related governance, finance and risk management skills as well as furthering your clinical and leadership skills.

Both our Dermatology and Pharmacy teams have close integration with academic institutions. You will have the best possible platform to blend research into your work. You will have a chance to work in the new Northgate Health Centre that hosts a GP practice and clinics froma number of hospital specialities.

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About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Within Pharmacy, we are a vibrant and dynamic service working across sites and are committed to supporting everyone in reaching their best potential and in working well as a team.

Job responsibilities

To be successful you will need excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. You will share Oxford University Hospitals vision and values whilst having sound clinical knowledge developed through a diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent alongside a broad range of clinical pharmacy experience. Band 8a candidates should have prior experience in Dermatology and have completed the Clinical Pharmacy Diploma (or equivalent) and the prescribing course. Candidates who do not have these qualifications will be considered for a band 7 to 8a progression

Please refer to the job description for further details and please feel free to contact us for more information as per contact details below.

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