Overview
We are seeking a patient focused pharmacist aiming to build on established clinical skills and work closely with clinicians in providing a high-quality service to patients within ESHT. We require someone who can demonstrate a commitment to personal and staff development. This specialist pharmacist post is based within the Acute Trust Division and is responsible for supporting the Lead Divisional Pharmacist(s) in providing clinical pharmacy and business level support within East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
In addition, to support the Trust Lead Antimicrobial/Divisional pharmacist on the use and management of antimicrobial therapy at ESHT, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced hospital pharmacist to work with us in a portfolio style role within the acute medicine division and antimicrobial use. This post will be based at Eastbourne District General Hospital, although there may be an element of cross site working at Conquest Hospital and involve evening duties. Under the supervision of a designated Lead Pharmacist, you will work closely with consultants, other medical staff, nurses, pharmacy staff and other allied healthcare professionals in ensuring that medicine use is safe, effective and evidence based across ESHT.
The post holder will be involved in providing clinical pharmacy services to Acute inpatient wards and occasional support to the dispensary. This post also holds an education and training commitment, which in the past has proved successful in developing staff. The successful candidate will also be responsible for helping to train and mentor pre-registration pharmacists, pharmacy undergraduates and rotational clinical pharmacists. The applicant will be required to join the department weekend and on-call service on a rota basis following a period of orientation and induction.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical pharmacy services to acute inpatient wards and occasional support to the dispensary.
* Support the Lead Divisional Pharmacist(s) with clinical pharmacy and business level activities within ESHT.
* Support the Trust Lead Antimicrobial/Divisional pharmacist on the use and management of antimicrobial therapy at ESHT.
* Work in a portfolio style role within the acute medicine division and antimicrobial use; involve cross-site working and evening duties as required.
* Collaborate with consultants, medical staff, nurses, pharmacy staff and other allied health professionals to ensure safe, effective and evidence-based medicine use across ESHT.
* Provide education and training, including mentoring pre-registration pharmacists, pharmacy undergraduates and rotational clinical pharmacists.
* Join the department weekend and on-call service on a rota basis after orientation and induction.
Qualifications and Experience
* Hospital pharmacist with proven clinical pharmacy experience.
* Experience in antimicrobial stewardship or antimicrobial use in a hospital setting is desirable.
* Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams and to train and develop staff.
Benefits
* Staff development opportunities
* Enrollment in the NHS pension scheme
* Auto-enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service
* Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation
* Occupational health support and access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Onsite parking from £50 a year
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