clinical pharmacist Airdrie, Scotland
Job description
JOB PURPOSE
To lead, develop, deliver and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to a specified patient population or directorate/clinical specialty in accordance with the objectives set between the on site Hospital Pharmacy Manager and the Principal Clinical /Deputy Pharmacy Manager.
To act as a role model and provide a consistently high quality pharmaceutical service.
KNOWLEDGE TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
- Masters degree in Pharmacy
- Registered to practice with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Continuing Professional Development as detailed by the General Pharmaceutical Council (mandatory requirement)
- Minimum 6 years hospital pharmacy experience with 4 years working within a clinical or technical speciality
- Ability to monitor patient therapeutic regimens to ensure effectiveness and reduce toxicity.
- Previous experience in delivering training and education at post-graduate level.
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice.
- Demonstrate advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement.
- Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage resources
- Participation in weekend and public holiday working
- Participation in pharmacy emergency duty service (if appropriate)
- Post graduate degree / diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or Management
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Sarah Connelly, Interim Head of Pharmacy on [email protected].
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact David Murray on [email protected], stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
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