Specialist Pharmacist Critical Care & Anaesthetics
NHS AfC: Band 7
Site: Pharmacy Department, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford
Salary: £47,810–£54,710 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, Full time – 37.5 hours per week (including weekend and bank holiday rota)
Job overview
Provide and develop clinical pharmacy service to the Critical Care, Anaesthetics, Pain, Pre‑op Assessment & Resuscitation (CAPPRO) Directorate. Work closely with a team of Consultant, Advanced and Highly Advanced pharmacists and deliver safe, effective medication management to adult critical care units.
Main responsibilities
* Deliver compassionate excellence via patient‑focused clinical pharmacy service.
* Analyse prescriptions, patient records and information to determine optimal therapeutic decisions.
* Communicate medicines information to healthcare professionals and patients, including those with language or disability needs.
* Complete medicines reconciliation and liaise with GPs and community pharmacies for smooth patient transitions.
* Participate in antimicrobial stewardship, medicines safety, and effectiveness initiatives.
* Support clinical trial activities and supply investigational medicinal products where required.
* Develop capability for non‑medical prescribing (NMP) in line with Trust policy.
* Support dispensaries and collaborate with external agencies for timely medication supply.
* Complete induction, core training and ongoing skill maintenance.
* Model professional and Trust values, supporting equality, diversity, inclusion and sustainability.
* Plan and organise workload, delegate and escalates as appropriate.
* Report incidents through the Trust’s incident reporting system.
* Collaborate in service development, governance plans, audits, quality improvement projects and teaching.
* Provide education to staff and patients at various levels.
* Tutor foundation pharmacists and technicians.
* Carry out additional duties as directed by Clinical Director or Associate Director.
Qualifications and experience
* Master’s degree (MPharm or equivalent) and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Post‑graduate certificate or diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent credentials).
* Experience in direct patient care within critical or enhanced care settings.
* Experience in electronic prescribing systems and Office 365.
* Evidence of quality improvement, service evaluation or audit work.
* Strong communication, organisational and clinical prioritisation skills.
* Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) preferred.
Technical and professional skills
* Working knowledge of Office 365 applications.
* Experience using electronic prescribing systems.
* Ability to develop protocols, guidelines and treatment plans.
Personal and behavioural skills
* Organised, autonomous, with awareness of limits and escalation capability.
* Excellent written and oral communication.
* Accountable, responsible, evidence‑based approach.
* Commitment to Trust values and continuous professional development.
* Leadership, enthusiasm, adaptability and resilience.
Legal and Equality statements
In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and the Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles. The Trust is a safe, respectful hiring environment and is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional information
* Probation period: 6 months (waived for existing Trust staff).
* Visa & Immigration: The Trust offers Certificates of Sponsorship for Skilled Worker visas where salary and skill criteria are met.
* COVID‑19: Vaccination encouraged; not a condition of employment.
* Vacancy closure: The vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. Closing date: 12/04/2026 23:59.
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