Job Summary Senior Specialist Pharmacist - Outpatient Pre-Operative Services at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge.Closing Date: 24 July ****.
The role involves leading peri-procedural medication management advice for patients scheduled for cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures or minimally invasive heart valve replacements, primarily within the multi-professional pre-admission clinic.
The post also includes training junior pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in peri-operative medicines management and a minor ward-based pharmacy role in surgical or critical care settings.
Flexible and part-time working arrangements are available to meet service needs.
Main Duties of the Job Conduct independent consultations with patients in the pre-admission clinic, providing guidance on peri-procedural medication management and appropriate prescribing decisions.Lead the development of guidelines and policies within your area of expertise.Provide training and mentorship to professionals on peri-operative medication management.Maintain a minor ward-based pharmacy commitment within the surgical pathway.Promote safe medication management within Outpatients and Day Ward environments and lead quality improvement initiatives or research projects; deliver training sessions to various staff groups.As a senior member of the pharmacy department, you will manage a small team of pharmacists and contribute to the senior pharmacist team.
The Trust supports leadership development programs to enhance management and leadership skills.
About Us Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's premier heart and lung hospital, serving over 50,000 patients annually in Cambridge.
We are the leading heart and lung transplant centre in the UK and provide services including emergency heart attack treatment and sleep center care.
We are one of five national centers for severe respiratory failure.
Located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, we are at the forefront of medical research and health science in Europe.We were the first hospital trust in the UK to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission.
Our core values are compassion, excellence, and collaboration, and we expect all colleagues to uphold these values.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and guarantee interviews for applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.For a virtual tour of our facilities, please consider visiting the Royal Papworth Virtual Tour (text only).
Job Description Responsibilities A detailed Role Profile is available with full information about the role.
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Include how you will meet the Trust Values: Compassion, Excellence, and Collaboration.
For more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please contact us.
Person Specification QualificationsEssential:MPharm (or equivalent)Registration with the GPhCIndependent prescriberPostgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy practice (or equivalent)Desirable:Membership of RPS and/or UKCPAAccreditation with RPS facultyPostgraduate MScExperienceEssential:Previous experience in surgery or critical care pharmacy servicesExperience in project and audit workLeadership experienceExperience in supervising, mentoring, and teachingDesirable:UKCPA introduction to critical care (or equivalent)Leadership qualification or course attendanceAdditional CriteriaEssential:Evidence of commitment to the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, CollaborationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckCertificate of Sponsorship Applications are welcome from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK, considered alongside all other applications.
Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April ****, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance to the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more over the past 10 years.
Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Join us in delivering exceptional care at Royal Papworth Hospital and contribute to our legacy of excellence in healthcare.