Highly Specialist Pharmacist – Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Job overview

To lead, provide and develop clinical pharmacy services to meet the needs of Gastroenterology and Hepatitis cross-site.

To lead by example in the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and ensure a consistently high quality clinical pharmacy service is delivered in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

To work independently to provide patient care ensuring effectiveness and safety of treatment is maintained and financial obligations are met.

Main duties of the job

To lead, provide and develop clinical pharmacy services to meet the needs of Gastroenterology and Hepatitis cross-site.

To lead by example in the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and ensure a consistently high quality clinical pharmacy service is delivered in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

To work independently to provide patient care ensuring effectiveness and safety of treatment is maintained and financial obligations are met.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To lead in the development and delivery of pharmaceutical care in Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

• Identify and promote best practice.
• Ensure delivery of the clinical governance agenda in relation to drug use to minimise the number of drug related incidents
• Motivate and inspire others (both within pharmacy and the directorate) in order to create and maintain a good working environment and facilitate staff retention.
• Proactively develop clinical pharmacy services in line with local and national objectives.
• Demonstrate innovation in the highly specialised field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology pharmacy practice.