Overview
Are you an experienced pharmacist looking for a role in Trauma and Orthopaedics at a Major Trauma Centre? We are looking to recruit a pharmacist who is ready to lead our team providing the service to Trauma and Orthopaedics as part of a highly regarded MDT. UHS has one of the largest pharmacy departments in the country, with over 400 staff and national recognition for innovation. The team comprises over 100 pharmacists, including over 50 qualified independent pharmacist prescribers and consultant pharmacists in several specialities. We are committed to supporting all our pharmacists in their development and actively encourage those who want to undertake credentialing at Advanced Practice and Consultant level. All pharmacists are expected to participate in extended hours including late nights and weekend dispensary support on a rotational basis.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacist to lead the pharmacy service for the Trauma and Orthopaedics Care Group. UHS is a designated trauma centre for the South of England, so you will see a mixture of acute trauma patients and elective orthopaedic patients.
Responsibilities
* Lead the pharmacy service for the Trauma and Orthopaedics Care Group, working as part of the multidisciplinary team and linking in with ward teams, consultant surgeons, ortho-geriatricians and specialist nurses to ensure safe and effective provision of pharmaceutical care.
* Coordinate microbiology input for these patients; work closely with the consultant microbiologist for T&O and attend ward rounds to ensure appropriate use of antibiotics.
* Manage the service provided by junior pharmacists and technicians on rotation; represent pharmacy at monthly meetings including the care group governance meeting.
* Line manage one of the rotational Band 7 pharmacists, providing leadership and management experience.
* Collaborate with a large team of pharmacists and technicians on a day-to-day basis.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified pharmacist with relevant experience in trauma, orthopaedics, surgery or related clinical areas; leadership or management experience is advantageous.
* Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment.
* Interest or experience in antimicrobial stewardship and clinical governance.
* Willingness to pursue further study, including independent prescriber qualifications or credentialing at Advanced Practice/Consultant level.
Support and Development
You will be supported by an experienced band 8b lead pharmacist for the Division that T&O is part of. UHS has a strong focus on further education and will support you gaining an independent prescriber qualification and other clinical or managerial development opportunities. The role is suitable for an experienced orthopaedic or surgical pharmacist, or someone with a solid grounding in surgical or medical specialties looking to move into a more senior management role while maintaining a clinical focus.
Equality and Working Environment
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable a manageable work-life balance. UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training to ensure equality in practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age. We champion diversity and inclusion, and strive to create an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone can belong, thrive and contribute.
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