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Specialist Pharmacist, Women and Children | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 pa/pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 November 2024 |
| Location: | Dorset, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6716166/153-SP03613-A |
Summary
We have an exciting new opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join University Hospitals Dorset as part of ourWomen and Children’s (W&C) clinical pharmacy team.
You will be an important member of the W&C pharmacy team with a focus on not only developing your own career, but also the professional journey of our junior workforce.
You will join a supportive, welcoming clinical team who share a vision to continually develop the service and professional careers of its members with the ultimate goal of providing excellent patient care.
This role requires GPhC Registration.
Base location:Poole Hospital (Will work in Bournemouth site once reconfiguration completed)
Interview Date: TBC
The pharmacy department is highly regarded within the trust, and we are looking for an experienced pharmacist to join us in representing the pharmacy service and trust values. The pharmacy team's values are centred around patient care and medicines optimisation to ensure the best patient outcomes. As a pharmacist in this role, you will be embedded in the clinical team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, attending ward rounds and playing an integral part in the patient care journey
As described, you will be supported in your personal development, and you will be actively encouraged to evolve your clinical, professional and leadership skills, through coaching and mentoring, and by completing training courses and formal qualifications.
Benefits of working for UHD:
• Opportunities for professional development and training, including the independent prescribing qualification and leadership courses.
• Generous relocation support for candidates outside our area.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement and progression within our organisation.
The Trust and Pharmacy team values and champions inclusivity and diversity. We are open to flexible working, remote working, part time and job share opportunities. Informal visits and enquiries are fully supported and encouraged to find out more about the fantastic team at the trust.
This role will require one late finish per week, weekend shifts 1 in 5 (either Saturday or Sunday) and approximately one Bank Holiday shift per year. This role includes on-call duties, the roster is approximately 1 week in 9 weeks.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that W&C services will be moving site next year. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
• Patient-Centred Care: Provide a patient-focused and clinically competent pharmacy service toinpatient paediatric, maternity and neonatal wards. This involves working directly with patients (and their parents/carers) and contributing to their care.
• Team Development: Work with and develop rotational pharmacists, technicians, and trainees within the directorate, including supporting their professional and clinical skills.
• Clinical Guidance and Practice: Contribute to the development of clinical guidance and ensure that pharmacy practices align with national guidelines. Implement cost-saving measures, develop and review patient group directions (PGDs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) where necessary.
• Integration and Collaboration: Integrate secondary care services within the broader NHS Dorset Healthcare system. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and contribute to the overall patient care strategy.
• Service Development: Play a role in the on-going development of pharmacy services within the directorate. Suggest improvements, streamline processes, and stay updated with best practices.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Act as a role model and pharmacy ambassador, and demonstrate leadership qualities. Mentor and line manage rotational pharmacists, helping them to develop their skills and knowledge.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
We are open to discussions on flexible working, part time and job share opportunities. Informal visits and enquiries are fully supported and encouraged.
This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024
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