Job overview

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated pharmacists to join our existing patient focused team of Rotational & Specialist rotational Clinical Pharmacists who provide our clinical pharmacy service to our services at Fairfield General Hospital & Rochdale Infirmary.
This rotational post will provide you with an outstanding breadth of experience in a comprehensive portfolio of specialised areas including:   Surgery; Acute Medicine; Cardiology; Stroke and Stroke rehab; Acute Respiratory; Community Services and Planned & Integrated Care.

This position is ideal for pharmacists looking to develop clinical skills in a dynamic working environment, supported by our senior pharmacists.  You will be supported to complete your diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and non medical prescribing qualification.  This post is open to newly qualified pharmacists or those changing sector where you will be supported in progression from Band 6 to 7.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be focused on the medicine optimisation of patients admitted through our specialities to identify medication related issues that may have led to the admission, the reduction of risks from prescribing errors and the ongoing review of prescribing in order to ensure harm free care for patients.
Working in these specialities will provide you the opportunity to work closely with a variety of other healthcare professionals including specialist nurses and consultants to treat patients in a way that delivers the best care for them.
You will be expected to work as an integral part of the MDT by providing expert advice regarding medication management, supporting medical staff to ensure safe and cost-effective prescribing and to provide accurate information to primary care and community care providers on discharge.
You must be a motivated and driven pharmacist with excellent clinical and communication skills. You must be efficient, organised, being able to work both in a team and autonomously and be innovative and resourceful. You must be willing to work flexible hours over a seven day period within a structured rota.

Working for our organisation

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.