Specialist Pharmacist Critical Care
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £61,927.00 to £68,676.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £61927.00 - £68676.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9213-25-0693 |
Summary
The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to the Critical Care directorate. The post holder will also support the Principal Pharmacist for Critical Care in managing the team. The post holder will liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Care Groups needs wherever possible. The main responsibilities of the post holder will be: Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist - Critical Care Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within the Critical Care directorates Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in the Critical Care directorate, in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist. Participate regularly in outpatient clinics to deliver and promote high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care. Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within the Critical Care directorate. Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients within the Critical Care directorate. Providing interface and discharge liaison and support. Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care. Provide patient and carer education and close liaison across the interface. Promote safe drug use within the Critical Care specialty. Development, implementation and audit of local guidelines. Supervise and train pharmacy staff at ward level. Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust. Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, and drug budget management. To participate in practice and clinical research and audit. To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the Care Group.