Healthcare of Older Person (HCOOP)/Acute Frailty Specialist Pharmacist
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Are you a passionate and driven pharmacist looking for a thrilling opportunity? Join us as an HCOOP/Acute Frailty Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) at EKHUFT! This role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing exceptional care to high acuity, complex patients. You'll be at the forefront of delivering a responsive, proactive, and person-centred clinical pharmacy service, working within your professional boundaries.
Main Duties of the Job
In This Exciting Role, You Will:
* Fully integrate into the Multidisciplinary Team: Have the opportunity to attend ward rounds and work with the HCOOP/Frailty lead to shape the service.
* Provide training and teaching: Train FY1 and FY2 doctors, become an educational supervisor for trainee pharmacists, and supervise foundation pharmacists.
* Engage in service level activities: Play a key role in the continuous improvement of our services.
* Line management and practice supervision: Take on responsibilities in managing foundation pharmacists and acting as a practice supervisor, educational supervisor, enhancing your leadership skills.
Pursue further education: Undertake the Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) course to expand your qualifications.
What We Offer
A supportive and collaborative environment: Work alongside a dedicated team that values your contributions.
Professional growth: Opportunities for training, education, and career advancement.
Impactful work: Make a real difference in the lives of complex, high acuity patients.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
For Further Details/Informal Visits Contact
Name: Lyla Arabnia
Job title: Lead HCOOP/Frailty Pharmacist
Email address: lyla.arabnia@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07825 502986
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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