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Specialist Pharmacist - Medical Admissions

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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level

AI generated summary

  • You should have completed your first year of a clinical diploma, be flexible with shifts (including weekends), and support the late night and on-call rota every three weeks on average.
  • You will provide high-quality pharmaceutical care, support policy development for safe medicine use, and collaborate with acute care staff to ensure integrated pharmacy services.

Requirements

  • - You should have completed your first year of your clinical diploma or working towards completion.
  • - You will work a designated shift pattern to include weekends; this will be discussed and open to negotiation (including fixed compressed hours) at interview.
  • - You will support the late night rota (main dispensary pharmacy open until 7pm) and/or the on-call rota on an average basis of one shift every three weeks.

Responsibilities

  • - Deputise for the Senior Pharmacist in Medical Admissions as delegated and as designated in their absence
  • - Provide high quality pharmaceutical care to patients the assessment and admissions services
  • - Act as a role model in the field of clinical pharmacy and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with Trust objectives and NHSE initiatives
  • - Support the development of agreed policies and procedures for safe medicines use, across medical admissions areas and Trust-wide
  • - Work closely with other staff across "acute care" (ED/AMU/Ambulatory Care/UCC) departments to ensure the delivery of an integrated pharmacy service

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Specialist Pharmacist position?

The AMU Pharmacy service operates between 8am and 7pm, seven days a week, and the post-holder will work a designated shift pattern that includes weekends.

Is there any scope for professional development in this role?

Yes, post-holders will be supported to undertake further professional or clinical developments in line with service needs, including completing a non-medical prescribing course.

Will I need to cover on-call shifts?

Yes, you will support the late night rota and/or the on-call rota on an average basis of one shift every three weeks.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Specialist Pharmacist?

Main responsibilities include deputising for the Senior Pharmacist, providing pharmaceutical care, acting as a role model in clinical pharmacy, supporting policy development for safe medicines use, and collaborating with other acute care staff.

Can I negotiate my shift pattern during the interview?

Yes, the shift pattern, including fixed compressed hours, is open to negotiation during the interview.

What is the focus of the Medicine & Emergency Care Directorate?

The focus is on delivering safe, personal, and effective care to patients, with an ethos of continuous improvement in all services.

Who can I contact for informal discussions about the role?

You can contact Aishah Sadiq (Senior Pharmacist - AMU) at aishah.sadiq@elht.nhs.uk or by phone at 01254 734009, or other senior pharmacists for additional insights.

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Delivering safe, personal and effective care

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides comprehensive healthcare services across several hospitals in East Lancashire, including emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while improving health outcomes and promoting well-being. Their purpose is to ensure accessible, effective, and compassionate healthcare for the communities they serve, focusing on both immediate and long-term health needs.