The successful candidate will oversee clinical pharmacy services for the Surgical Directorate, ensuring the highest standards of care, patient experience, and operational efficiency across services.
Responsibilities
* Act as a clinical expert delivering specialist pharmaceutical care and advice.
* Deliver a clinical pharmacy service to surgical wards at GGH.
* Participate in consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
* Practice as an independent prescriber within scope of expertise, supporting patient‑centred care and timely medication access.
* Conduct medication reviews and contribute to patient education and discharge planning.
* Develop and implement evidence‑based policies, procedures and prescribing guidelines aligned with national and local frameworks.
* Monitor and analyse drug expenditure across the Directorate, identify cost‑saving opportunities and promote cost‑effective prescribing practices.
* Contribute to the education and training of pharmacy staff, medical staff, nursing teams and other healthcare professionals within the directorate.
* Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including supervision of pharmacy students, trainee pharmacists and foundation pharmacists during clinical rotations.
* Supervise junior staff in quality improvement and audit activities.
Role Details
Band 8a maternity leave cover for a 12‑month period covering Surgery.
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