Clinical Pharmacist Adult Assessment Unit
The closing date is 28 August 2025
Job summary
We are looking for a clinical pharmacist to join our pharmacy team on our Adult Assessment Unit (AAU). AAU provides an exciting, varied environment to work in and allows you to develop and utilise your clinical and interpersonal skills.
You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) alongside senior clinicians, junior doctors, nurses and AHPs, optimising medicines and having a positive impact on the patient experience. Candidates must be well-rounded pharmacists with excellent team-working and communication skills with clinical hospital experience. In addition to providing a comprehensive pharmacy clinical service, there are opportunities to participate in MDT meetings, service improvement projects and training of pharmacy staff and other AHPs.
As a team, we can support your personal development in a supportive environment. We are also open to recruiting to this post as a band 6 to 7 progression where applicants who may not yet have the necessary experience can start this post as a band 6 and after meeting agreed criteria, can subsequently progress to a band 7.
Main duties of the job
Ensuring medicines reconciliation is completed for patients admitted onto the assessment unit
Clinically reviewing new and existing medication and working with doctors to ensure patients are on the most appropriate medication as per local and national guidelines, including deprescribing where appropriate
Communicating with primary care colleagues to ensure smooth transition of care
Ensuring prescribing is as per Trust formulary
Working as part of the MDT
Supporting the training and development of pharmacy staff, junior doctors and other AHPs
Providing clinical support to the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit
Undertaking audit and project work as part of service review/service development
About us
This is an exciting time for the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. We are on a digital transformation journey leading us to our brand new hospital.
We believe that our people are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in continuous learning, career development, and personal growth. From nurses to administrators, everyone has a role to play in our success story.
Details
Date posted
14 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Plus 5% high cost area supplement
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
292-7390049-CSS
Job locations
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1RQ
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1RQ
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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