clinical pharmacist Southampton, England
Job description
WHAT YOULL DO: Support patient flow in some of the busiest areas of the Trust by organising discharge medications in a timely manner. Ensure patient safety, medicines optimisation and effective therapeutic treatment. Work closely with medical and nursing staff on the wards as part of the MDT, attending ward rounds and board rounds as required. Lead and manage projects to support service development.
Be an active and supportive member of the Division B pharmacy team Aiding in the implementation of NICE guidance and horizon scanning for new medicines. Attending clinical governance meetings. Developing evidence based treatment guidelines in conjunction with primary care and the District Prescribing Committee. Undertaking audit and teaching within the multidisciplinary team.
Developing the clinical skills of junior rotational staff. This role will give you the chance to experience all the departments within Division B (Acute medicine unit, emergency department, inpatient medicine wards and elderly Care). Youll spend 9 months in each with varying responsibilities but all will include supporting ward rounds and attending multidisciplinary team meetings. Rotations include AMU, Respiratory, Medicine for older people, Hepatology, Gastroenterology, General medicine and Cystic fibrosis.
We are proud of our use of technology to communicate with each other and the wards, and regularly try new ways to improve the way we work and our service. You will be encouraged to support these service developments and run projects of your own. WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR: Ability to communicate well, inspire confidence and work well both independently and as part of a team. Sound clinical knowledge and post-graduate education in clinical pharmacy.
Good organisational and problem-solving skills. Were looking for pharmacists with strong clinical knowledge who are ready to progress their career in clinical pharmacy at band 7 level. However, we will consider applications from suitable pharmacists for our band 6 to 7 progression route. Our clear vision - Safer medicines, safer patients is recognised by all staff who enjoy an environment in which they can flourish, grow and develop.
Staff are encouraged to develop their skills. Opportunities include: Prescribing Research internships Project management Huge variety of clinical specialties Leadership training Over 50% of the clinical pharmacy team are independent prescribers and we also have three Consultant Pharmacists. A candidate with an interest in becoming an independent prescriber would be an advantage for the future. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to undertake further study in clinical, leadership or management qualifications.
