Trosolwg o'r swydd

Are you ready to specialise, lead and make a real impact in Women and Children’s care?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist with a passion for Neonatology, Paediatrics and Women’s services to join our forward-thinking and highly respected team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical expertise while playing a key role in delivering high-quality pharmacy services across Women and Children’s services.

You will be embedded within a proactive multidisciplinary team, working alongside clinicians, nurse specialists and allied health professionals to deliver outstanding patient care across the Peninsula.

We are a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking department, committed to helping you achieve your career ambitions. You’ll be encouraged to:

·       Develop advanced and enhanced advanced practice capabilities, with opportunities to pursue consultant-level credentialing where appropriate.

·       Utilise and expand your skills as a non-medical prescriber

·       Pursue further study with full support from the team

·       Engage in practice-based research to drive innovation and improve patient care

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

·      This post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service for patients within Women and Children’s Directorates.

·      Work closely with the Lead Pharmacist for Women and Children’s, as part of the Women’s and Children’s pharmacy team providing specialist pharmacy input across all care areas.

·       Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice to the clinical specialities within the Women and Children’s Directorates including Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), Paediatric Oncology, Acute Paediatrics, Maternity and Obstetric Services, Community Paediatrics and Gynaecology, demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness.

·       Work closely with Lead Pharmacists & Associate Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Services on the strategic development of clinical pharmacy services and establish clearly defined roles for pharmacist non-medical prescribers within the Directorates.

Candidates who meet the qualifications for this post but may not yet demonstrate the full knowledge or experience required at Band 8a will still be considered for this role as a Band 7 to Band 8a progression opportunity. The successful candidate will receive the necessary support to achieve the required progression milestones and demonstrate the expected level of practice before progressing to an advanced specialist Band 8a role.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.

The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.

If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team.   

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.   

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.  It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.

 If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.