We are looking for intuitive,enthusiasticand versatile pharmacists to join our diverse and inclusive team to help us deliver excellent compassionate care to our patients. The pharmacy department at OUH comprises of over 100 staff in the clinical pharmacy team, and we work across all 4 hospital sites. We are continually trying to improve the service we provide, learning from each other to optimise what we do.
Why do our staff like working here?
Dynamic and rewarding setting
Vast range of specialities with interesting patients withhigh levelsof complexity
Always something new,innovativeand exciting happening - newcutting edgetreatments and technologies
Large group of supportive peers from diverse backgrounds
Supportive department, with great learning and development opportunities
Good career progression optionsto consultant level
Pharmacists seen as valued members of the MDT who add positive contributions to patient care
Working in teams with Consultant Pharmacists who are leading in their areas of specialisation nationally
Current band 7 vacancies include (please specify on your application if your interest is specific to one of these areas or to join the rotational program):
Adult cancer (fixed or rotational)
Gastroenterology (inpatient and outpatient setting) (rotationaland fixed opportunities)
Antimicrobial stewardship (fixed)
Gastroenterology - part of rotational specialist pharmacist programme
Contact Sarah CrippsSarah.cripps@ouh.nhs.ukConsultant Pharmacist Gastroenterology
Includes opportunities for - Day case and inpatient specialist ward cover (liver/gastro patients), being an integral member of the MDT (and option to gain NMP qualification. Gain experience in homecare and high cost drug management.
See attached 'Gastro rotation additional information'
Cancer - opportunity to be permanently in cancer team or as part of rotational specialist pharmacist programme
Contact Godwin Leung or Ana GomesChun.leung1@ouh.nhs.uk oranarita.gomes@ouh.nhs.uk (Specialist pharmacists in oncology)
Delivery of high quality pharmaceutical care to adult cancer inpatient, outpatients and day cases. Includes opportunities for: supporting day treatment unit, clinical checking SACT prescriptions, pharmacist led oral SACT education clinics, aseptic experience (QC/QA), clinical trials experience and palliative care.
See attached 'Cancer rotation additional information'
Antimicrobial stewardship - permanent position in AMS team
Contact Louise Dunsmurelouise.dunsmure@ouh.nhs.uk (Consultant Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship)
Work as part of the AMS team to deliver the AMS agenda - supporting clinicians in the safe prescribing of antimicrobials (on ward rounds, answering queries and proactive surveillance)
See AMS specific JD for further information
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Kindy refer to attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities
Whatadditionalopportunities are available to me?
Professional Practice:
Independent prescribing
UKCPA and CPPE courses
Time management
Improving customer care
Collaborative working:
Confidence/assertiveness training (e.g. NHS elect)
Clinical governance meetings/MDT/board rounds
Volunteering to join departmental wellbeing,EDIor other project groups
Leadership Management:
NHS leadership academy - Edward Jenner
CPPE leading for change
Value based appraisal training
Line management/buddy system to support foundation pharmacists
Education & Training:
Mentoring (trainee pharmacists/technicians/undergraduate students)
Coaching & mentoringtraining
Postgraduate clinical diploma tutor
Foundation pharmacist tutor
Research & Evaluation:
Audit/quality improvement and associated training
Service evaluation
Academic Pharmacy Practice unit with the University of Reading
If this is what you are looking for, then pleasecomeand join us. Let us know using the contact details below ifyou’dlike an informal visit to the department or conversation before applyingor have any questions.
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
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