Specialist Pharmacist- Medicine

Job overview

This is a really exciting time to join us at Kettering general Hospital. We are seeking to recruit additional Specialist Pharmacists in the Medicine Division who will get the opportunity to rotate through different clinical areas and develop their clinical and leadership skills.

Applicants from Pharmacists that have completed or are working towards completion of a Pharmacy Clinical Diploma are welcome. In addition, we would actively support completion of the non-medical prescribing qualification, subject to funding.

Main duties of the job

Rotations will be 6 months in duration and will include rotating through different medical wards. Successful applicants will be required:

• To deliver, direct, develop and evaluate clinical Pharmacy services to the adult wards within the Medicine Division including: A&E, Urgent Care, Respiratory, Cardiology, General Medicine, Endocrinology and Care of the Elderly ward
• To promote the safe, effective, and economic use of medicines through a number of methods including the development of guidelines, teaching, training and audit.
• To coach, mentor and supervise those staff allocated and to participate in the provision of training to Pharmacy staff and other healthcare workers
• To develop own skills, knowledge, and expertise in all areas.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for enthusiastic and skilled individuals to be an integral part of our Pharmacy team. The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and excellent communication skills are an essential part of this role. Our patients are our highest priority so we welcome innovative suggestions for pharmacy practice whilst delivering excellence in pharmaceutical care.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.