Job overview

A exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established, friendly and dynamic clinical pharmacy team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.  

This post is for an experienced and adaptable Specialist Pharmacist to support the Emergency Department, working closely with the Lead Pharmacist and pharmacy technicians to deliver safe, effective and high quality care across front-door services.  

Key responsibilities include undertaking  medication reconciliation, optimising drug therapies, and providing clinical input to multidisciplinary teams. The postholder will deliver cost-effective, patient-centred clinical pharmacy service through efficient medication supply, prescription monitoring and safe prescribing practices. The role also involves providing expert pharmaceutical advice and support to Acute Medicines Services including Acute Medical wards, the Medical Assessment Unit, SDEC and Acute Frailty Unit.

The ideal candidate will hold an equivalent Pharmacy degree, have experience working in an acute setting, possess excellent clinical and problem-solving skills, and show a strong and clear commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. 

The role is offered on a full-time basis. You will be based at University Hospital Coventry, a PFI hospital which is situated just off the junction M6 and M69.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a high-quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy service to the Emergency Department and other front-door areas. 
• Undertake timely and accurate medicine reconciliation, optimise medicines use, and contribute to safe and effective prescribing practices.
• Provide evaluated drug information and evidences-based recommendations to medical and nursing staff. 
• Contribute to the development and review of clinical guidelines, policies, patient group directives and shared-care protocols.
• Participate in and deliver education and training for pharmacy staff and wider multidisciplinary teams.  
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement projects and practice research under the guidance of senior/ lead pharmacists. 
• Monitor drug expenditure and advise on financial impact of prescribing decisions and service changes. 
• Act as a role modal, providing training, supervision and support to pharmacists, technicians, and trainees within the specialty. 
• Work closely with community healthcare teams (PCNs, community pharmacies, mental health teams) to support smooth transitions of care and continuity of medicines management. 
• Lead on medicines management and optimisation initiatives within Emergency and Acute areas.
• Provide clinical pharmacy and prescribing services within other designated areas, if needed.
• Work flexibly across all of the Pharmacy departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods or absence.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.