Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated pharmacist to join the rotational clinical pharmacist team, across specialist areas such as oncology, admissions, neurosciences, orthopaedics, ENT, cardiology, critical care, infectious diseases, antimicrobials, renal and neonatology/women's services. You will work alongside Advanced Clinical pharmacists, medicine management technicians, medicine management assistants and be a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team. The role offers opportunities to develop and grow into a clinical pharmacist with the ability to develop your clinical skills, including service evaluation and leadership whilst working through the Advanced pharmacy framework (in-house training). You will also need good interpersonal, communication, time management and analytical skills. In addition, you will contribute to pharmacy services in the evenings and weekends, thereby maintaining your basic skills and competence.
Responsibilities
* Provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to a ward, or group of wards in accordance with the Clinical Pharmacy Standards and Guidelines.
* Communicate with patients, carers or other healthcare professionals regarding medication issues.
* Contribute to departmental audits.
* Produce and implement guidelines, protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Contribute to service development projects.
* Participate in the education and training of pre-registration pharmacists, other pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals.
* Mentor and support the band 6 post-registration pharmacists.
* Contribute to the departmental weekend, bank holiday, late night rota.
* Work as an independent pharmacist prescriber (will be supported to undertake the prescribing course if not currently an independent prescriber).
Qualifications and Requirements
* Certificate in clinical pharmacy (60 credits passed).
* Good interpersonal, communication, time management and analytical skills.
* Willingness to support evenings and weekend pharmacy services.
Additional Information
Please note that to comply with the UK Government's rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Details on concessions and eligibility can be found in the guidance.
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The pharmacy department at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises approximately 450 staff across 5 sites delivering care to patients from across the country. The Trust values and respects its staff and the community it serves. It is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits, including commitments to professional development and policies to support work-life balance. Sheffield offers a vibrant city with the Peak District on its doorstep. The advertisement can be appointed as either a full-time or part-time opportunity.
Benefits and How to Apply
We offer career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust provides access to savings options via salary sacrifice schemes and a range of discounts.
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