Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology and Anticoagulation - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Milton Keynes University Hospital

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Job overview

Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology and Anticoagulation

Pharmacy department

Band 7 £43, - £50, per annum, pro rata if part-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you a specialist pharmacist with a passion for cardiology and anticoagulation? Would you like to contribute to advancing pharmaceutical care for our cardiology patients and those requiring anticoagulation therapy?

Now is an excellent time to become part of the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are a friendly, forward-thinking department who continue to grow in both size and influence. Recent enhancements include a major departmental refurbishment, the introduction of a new Pharmacy Robot, the establishment of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy.

Our services are evolving to provide our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with more time to work alongside patients while supporting their medical and nursing colleagues. Our commitment is to ensure that every patient receives safe, high-quality care, placing our patients at the heart of our mission. This role is a compelling career opportunity for a skilled and dedicated pharmacist to join our hardworking, forward-looking, and innovative pharmacy team.

For further details or to schedule an informal visit to the department, kindly reach out to Jill Macdonald via email at

Interview Date: 3rd June 24

Main duties of the job

You will become part of a growing team of Clinical Pharmacists and Specialist Pharmacists, who support patient care across a wide range of clinical specialties within the Trust. With the support of the Principal Pharmacist for Cardiology and Anticoagulation, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within your chosen area of expertise. In addition to delivering ward and clinic based clinical pharmacy services within cardiology and anticoagulation, as well as clinical support to the dispensary, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting and supervising junior staff, undertaking quality improvement and audit work, advocating for medicines optimisation and safety initiatives at the ward level, and collaborating with the Principal Pharmacist to address any medicines related issues affecting cardiology and anticoagulation.

This role is crucial to the delivery, development, and evaluation of pharmaceutical services across the hospital. It plays a key part in helping divisions optimise medicines use within available resources.

Our standard working hours now consist of four long days (8 am to 6.30 pm) per week, with coverage on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays on a rota basis. After a period of induction and training, you will contribute to the pharmacy out-of-hours service.

If successful, you will be part of a supportive and learning environment that encourages both professional and personal development.

Working for our organisation

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.