We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to lead our cardiology and cardiothoracic service.
The post holder will be an expert in cardiac medicine and a key member of the multidisciplinary team.
You will be supported by our Senior Pharmacist for Cardiac Services, rotational pharmacists, medicines management technicians, and a medicines management assistant.
You will lead the provision and development of clinical and operational pharmaceutical services at our Heart and Lung Centre, a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility that opened in October 2004. It provides surgical and cardiological treatment for cardiac and lung diseases to a population of over 1.3 million in the Black Country area.
Main duties of the job
1. Lead the provision and development of clinical pharmacy services to the cardiology and cardiothoracic directorates, including clinical, governance, and operational functions.
2. Work as an independent prescriber on wards and in outpatient clinics.
3. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, providing expert pharmaceutical advice and guidance.
4. Provide specialist clinical pharmacy advice to patients and liaise with consultant and nursing teams to support safe and appropriate prescribing.
5. Manage and develop pharmacy staff providing clinical services to the Cardiac Services Group.
6. Attend and actively participate in Directorate Management and Governance meetings, working collaboratively with the Directorate Management Teams.
The post holder will join a large and progressive pharmacy department that delivers near-patient ward pharmacy services, has automated dispensing, electronic medicines management, and has implemented electronic prescribing across most of the organization. The department has close links with the Schools of Pharmacy at Wolverhampton University, University of Birmingham, and Aston University, with staff holding joint appointments. It is actively involved in teaching undergraduate students and continuing professional development.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute, and community services. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our staff and the communities we serve. We aim to build a workforce that fulfills our values, improves patient care quality, and addresses future healthcare challenges. We are passionate about the value of diverse thinking and lived experience in enabling us to become a learning organization and leader in compassionate care.
We are proud to have been rated "Good" by CQC and have received awards such as The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust offers a supportive working environment and is committed to flexible working arrangements. We welcome all applicants and will consider requests for flexible working.
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