Overview
An exciting role has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacist to join our outstanding team at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL). The role of this specialist pharmacist is split between Medicines Information and clinical services at Ormskirk District General Hospital. The role of this specialist post is to work within the well established Medicines Information team to support the Lead Medicines Information Pharmacist, and to provide a clinical service in women's and children's medicine to our wards at Ormskirk District General Hospital with support of our lead pharmacists in these specialties. You will be a suitably experienced hospital pharmacist able to demonstrate a passion for training and education and demonstrate transferable skills applicable to Medicines Information. Ideally you will have completed or be working towards your clinical diploma qualification or equivalent. There will be involvement in a weekend working rota, late rota and on call commitments (approximately 1 in 20). As MWL is a multi-site trust, there may be a requirement to travel between sites. You will be expected to be a team player with significant clinical experience, excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. You will be encouraged to develop and implement your own ideas within the role and help drive the pharmacy service forward under the guidance of the Clinical Services Manager and Specialist Clinical Pharmacists.
Responsibilities
* To assist the Chief Pharmacist and all other pharmacy staff in providing and developing an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for the patients of MWL.
* To assist Lead Medicines Information pharmacist in the running and education of the Medicines Information Service.
* To participate in clinical audit and practice research being an ambassador for Medicines Information.
* To participate in the department rota to ensure a pharmacy service is provided efficiently over 7 days.
* To provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to specified wards.
* Assist the Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager in providing clinical training and supervision to other departmental staff.
Qualifications
* Passion for training and education with transferable skills applicable to Medicines Information.
* Ideally completed or working towards a clinical diploma qualification or equivalent.
* Willingness to work a weekend rota, late rota and on-call commitments (approximately 1 in 20).
* Ability to travel between MWL sites as required.
Additional Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check: If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS. Applicants may be required to pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary following appointment. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged with a small annual fee (£13).
* Flexible Working: MWL supports flexible working patterns. All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment, with no limit on the number of requests and consideration of requests for any reason. We will consider requests for flexible working and discuss options at interview stage.
* Team MWL: Staff recognition, performance reviews, Employee of the Month, generous pension, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave (pro-rata), NHS discounts, and access to Staff Health and Wellbeing programs.
* Smoke Free: The Trust is smoke-free across all sites; non-compliance may lead to disciplinary action.
* Truthful applications: Please ensure all application materials are accurate; AI-generated content will be checked and not accepted.
* Additional Information: Review the Trusts Values and Behaviours (We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE) and refer to the applicant guide in supporting documents for recruitment journey.
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