Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering outstanding clinical pharmacy services for medical patients?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinically experienced pharmacist to join our highly respected team of integrated advanced specialist pharmacists and technicians. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated pharmacist that will provide clinical expertise and leadership, ensuring the delivery of a high quality clinical pharmacy service to medical wards, including our expanding virtual wards.
You will be an integral member of the MDT, promoting medicines optimisation, providing expert advice and facilitating patient flow. The post holder will have excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills, ideally with an independent prescribing qualification or willing to work towards.
We welcome applications from individuals with a patient-centered attitude, the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, and who have the motivation to strive for continued improvement. The post provides many opportunities for personal and professional development in clinical, research, strategic and managerial skills. Come and join our exceptional clinical pharmacy team where over 75% of pharmacists are already non-medical prescribers! Find out more about our department here Pharmacy Service provides pharmaceutical services for patients (
Main duties of the job
Provide an expert level of clinical pharmacy services to the Medicine and Integrated Care Division at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (DGH).
Lead specialist clinical pharmacy practice for the medical directorate and be responsible for the delivery, development, review, and co-ordination of clinical pharmacy services in line with standards defined by national priorities, divisional objectives and the DGH Pharmacy/Trust Strategy.
Responsible for all aspects of medicines management to optimise patient's care involving the use of medication and aid in the delivery of the medical directorate's key performance indicators.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, including virtual wards where appropriate, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focussed pharmaceutical care.
To support medicines optimisation activities within medicine wards and provide support to the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) in this area, when needed.
Development, implementation and audit of local guidelines and promote safe drug use within the specialty.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
1. MPharm or equivalent academic qualification
2. Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
3. Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience/qualification
4. Independent prescriber and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or willing to work towards after appointment
Experience
Essential
5. Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy service and advice relating to the safe use of medicines
Knowledge and Training
Essential
6. Significant experience post registration and postgraduate experience in hospital Pharmacy
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
7. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written to communicate highly complex drug or medicine related information.
8. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
9. IT literacy including the ability to use a range of Microsoft 365 packages, Power Point, email and use of the internet to research evidence-based medicine and to utilise medical databases.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
10. Evidence of planning, implementing and monitoring outcomes in research, quality improvement or audit