Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and visionary pharmacist to take on this new role. As our lead Theatre & Pre-assessment Pharmacist, you won't just join a team--you'll shape the future of our surgical pharmacy service from the ground up.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the direction, grow and develop this service whilst being supported by the Senior Pharmacy team. You will be working closely with our reputable clinical teams to ensure patients are ready for their surgery during pre-assessment clinics. You will also be prescribing medicines appropriately, accurately and timely on the day of their surgery. You will liaise closely with consultants regarding necessary omissions or amendments of medications as well as counsel and educate patients to ensure patients are well prepared and surgical outcomes can be maximised.
As an experienced senior prescribing pharmacist, you will take ownership of developing and implementing efficient clinical pharmacy processes. This role requires the ability to establish strong professional relationships quickly and lead on the generation of guidelines, audits, and service improvements.
Main duties of the job
o Lead, develop and evaluate medicines optimisation in Theatres and Pre-Assessment
oProvide and manage medicines optimisation for surgical patients which includes prescribing appropriate medicines for them on admission to Theatres and in Pre-Assessment and antimicrobial stewardship
oManage own case load and provide expert opinion on medicines where appropriate
oAccept case referrals from Pre-Assessment and provide expert opinion on medicine(s) issues
oProvide a framework for medicines governance including auditing activities within Perioperative services ensure their monitoring and adherence
oPlan, manage, prescribe, monitor and review therapeutic programmes and demonstrate expert clinical knowledge in management of perioperative medicines some of which may be complex
oLine manage a member of the pharmacy team and be part of the senior pharmacy team
oMonitor and report on drug expenditure for perioperative services
You will not be expected to have experience of the specialist services covered by the Trust, but you must have self-motivation, enthusiasm, ability to lead with minimal direction, have clear, sound judgement, practice evidence-base medicine, have broad general clinical pharmacy knowledge and skills and be willing to lead from the front.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply for this unique opportunity, you must be a GPhC-registered pharmacist with a postgraduate clinical diploma (or equivalent) and be an independent prescriber. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.
We are looking for an experienced, flexible team player who can adapt to the unpredictable timings of a busy theatre environment requiring flexible working with earlier starts. While there are currently no weekend duties, some bank holiday cover is required. If you are a self-motivated professional who thrives in a friendly, ambitious, and challenging hospital setting, we want to hear from you.
This is a great opportunity for a pharmacist that would like to take that next step and take full leadership for developing and growing a new service. You will also be supported with training opportunities for you to continue to develop and learn the specialities of our trust. Our niche size offers exceptional opportunities to involve yourself in a wide variety of impactful projects.
At QVH, your wellbeing truly matters. We offer a warm, supportive environment with access to Occupational Health, psychological therapy, 24/7 confidential assistance through Vivup, and a wide range of wellbeing activities that help you feel your best at work and at home. From discounted gym memberships and eye care vouchers to stress support, weight management programmes, and a strong focus on safety and inclusion, were committed to helping every colleague thrive and feel valued every day.
This is a permanent, full-time position offering a chance to use your initiative and make a real impact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply for this unique opportunity, you must be a GPhC-registered pharmacist with a postgraduate clinical diploma (or equivalent) and be an independent prescriber. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.
We are looking for an experienced, flexible team player who can adapt to the unpredictable timings of a busy theatre environment requiring flexible working with earlier starts. While there are currently no weekend duties, some bank holiday cover is required. If you are a self-motivated professional who thrives in a friendly, ambitious, and challenging hospital setting, we want to hear from you.
This is a great opportunity for a pharmacist that would like to take that next step and take full leadership for developing and growing a new service. You will also be supported with training opportunities for you to continue to develop and learn the specialities of our trust. Our niche size offers exceptional opportunities to involve yourself in a wide variety of impactful projects.
At QVH, your wellbeing truly matters. We offer a warm, supportive environment with access to Occupational Health, psychological therapy, 24/7 confidential assistance through Vivup, and a wide range of wellbeing activities that help you feel your best at work and at home. From discounted gym memberships and eye care vouchers to stress support, weight management programmes, and a strong focus on safety and inclusion, were committed to helping every colleague thrive and feel valued every day.
This is a permanent, full-time position offering a chance to use your initiative and make a real impact.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- GPhC registered
- Post-graduate certificate in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
- MPharm in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- MSc in clinical Pharmacy or equivalent practical experience
- Management Qualification
Skills
Essential
- Negotiation and influencing people ability
- Effective problem solver
- Good keyboard and IT skills
Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and effective teamworker
- Self motivated and able to motivate others
- Excellent all round communication skills and able to tailor style to suit audience
- Effectively tackles conflict
- Good time management and persistence
- Good analytical and organisation ability
- Vision to improve services
- Decisive, using sound judgement in decision in timely and confident manner
Experience
Essential
- Extensive hospital clinical pharmacy experience
- Multidisciplinary working, able to collaborate successfully
- Involvement in medicines audit
- Involved in service improvement or change management project
Desirable
- Staff management
- Training / teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad clinical knowledge of medicines and pharmacology with ability to apply in practice
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Extensive delivery of pharmaceutical care to acute medical and surgical patients
Desirable
- Involvement in service improvement and change
- Managed a clinical pharmacy service
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- GPhC registered
- Post-graduate certificate in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
- MPharm in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- MSc in clinical Pharmacy or equivalent practical experience
- Management Qualification
Skills
Essential
- Negotiation and influencing people ability
- Effective problem solver
- Good keyboard and IT skills
Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and effective teamworker
- Self motivated and able to motivate others
- Excellent all round communication skills and able to tailor style to suit audience
- Effectively tackles conflict
- Good time management and persistence
- Good analytical and organisation ability
- Vision to improve services
- Decisive, using sound judgement in decision in timely and confident manner
Experience
Essential
- Extensive hospital clinical pharmacy experience
- Multidisciplinary working, able to collaborate successfully
- Involvement in medicines audit
- Involved in service improvement or change management project
Desirable
- Staff management
- Training / teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad clinical knowledge of medicines and pharmacology with ability to apply in practice
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Extensive delivery of pharmaceutical care to acute medical and surgical patients
Desirable
- Involvement in service improvement and change
- Managed a clinical pharmacy service
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in 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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in 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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
