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Specialist Rotational Pharmacist

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Go back University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Specialist Rotational Pharmacist The closing date is 13 July 2025

We have an exciting new opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join University Hospitals Dorset. You will be rotating through our clinical areas including women's and children's, general medicine, intensive care, surgery, trauma, older people medicine, cancer and aseptic production unit. Additional rotations that may be added include medicines information, nutrition and palliative care.
Our welcoming and friendly pharmacy team is highly regarding with the trust, and we are looking for an experienced pharmacist to join us in representing the pharmacy service and trust values. The pharmacy team's values are centred around patient care and medicines optimisation to ensure the best patient outcomes. As a pharmacist in this role, you will be embedded in the clinical team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, attending ward rounds and playing an integral part in the patient care journey
You will be supported in your personal development, and you will be actively encouraged to evolve your clinical, professional and leadership skills, through coaching and mentoring, and by completing training courses and formal qualifications.
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
Patient-Centred Care : Provide a patient-focused and clinically competent pharmacy service to inpatient medical wards. This involves working directly with patients and contributing to their care.
Team Development : Work with and develop rotational pharmacists, technicians, and trainees within the medical directorate, including supporting their professional and clinical skills.
Clinical Guidance and Practice : Contribute to the development of clinical guidance and ensure that pharmacy practices align with national guidelines. Implement cost-saving measures, developand review patient group directions (PGDs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) where necessary.
Integration and Collaboration : Integrate secondary care services within the broader NHS Dorset Healthcare system. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and contribute to the overall patient care strategy.
Service Development : Play a role in the ongoing development of pharmacy services within the medical directorate. Suggest improvements, streamline processes, and stay updated with best practices.
Leadership and Mentorship : Act as a role model and pharmacy ambassador, and demonstrate leadership qualities. Mentor and line manage rotational pharmacists, helping them develop their skills and knowledge.
About us Benefits of working for UHD:
Opportunities for professional development and training, including the independent prescribing qualification and leadership courses.
Generous relocation support for candidates outside our area.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for career advancement and progression within our organisation.
The Trust and Pharmacy team values and champions inclusivity and diversity. We are open to flexible working, remote working, part time and job share opportunities. Informal visits and enquiries are fully supported and encouraged to find out more about the fantastic team at the trust.
This role will require one late finish per week, weekend shifts 1 in 5 (either Saturday or Sunday) and approximately one Bank Holiday shift per year. This role includes on-call duties, the roster is approximately 1 week in 9 weeks.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
We are open to discussions on flexible working, part time and job share opportunities. Informal visits and enquiries are fully supported and encouraged.
This role requires GPhC Registration
Base location : Royal Bournemouth or Poole Hospital, please note that cross-site working is expected.
Interview date: to be confirmed. This can be flexible, contact us to discuss. Interviews can be arranged via Teams.
Person Specification Qualifications Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or evidence of equivalent experience
Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or prepared to train for this
Pharmacist registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Experience 2 years NHS hospital experience
Clinical audit / Drug Use Review projects
Mentoring / training of staff
Other Good organisational abilities and able to prioritise work
Ability to provide complex advice and guidance requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of clinical options
Good clinical knowledge of current therapeutics and pharmacy practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working

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