Job Title: Pharmacist
Location: Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester. WR5 1DD
Salary: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Closing Date: TBC

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT CLINICAL PHARMACY AND LOOKING TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT IN ACUTE MEDICINE?

Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester.is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join our Acute Medicine team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to lead and shape the delivery of clinical pharmacy services within a fast-paced and highly rewarding environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Lead Specialist Clinical Pharmacist for Acute Medicine, you will play a pivotal role in delivering, developing, and assessing the clinical pharmacy services at Alexandra Hospital. You will be responsible for providing expert pharmaceutical care, optimizing patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, and supporting the multidisciplinary medical team with specialized knowledge in medicines management.
Your role will involve close collaboration with consultants, medical staff, and nursing teams to advise on all pharmaceutical aspects of patient care. You will participate actively in consultant-led ward rounds, providing clinical pharmacy support, and ensuring that prescribing practices are safe, effective, and in line with national and local guidelines.
As an independent prescriber, you will have the opportunity to directly influence patient care, making critical decisions on the use of medicines in the Acute Medicine division. Your expertise will be instrumental in managing complex medication regimens, therapeutic drug monitoring, and addressing any medicine-related issues that arise during patient care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical Leadership: Lead and develop the clinical pharmacy services within the Acute Medicine division, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
• Patient Care: Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice, create personalized care plans, and ensure safe and effective use of medicines.
• Education and Training: Deliver training and mentorship to junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Service Development: Collaborate with senior clinical staff to innovate and enhance the delivery of pharmacy services, contributing to the hospital’s vision of providing outstanding healthcare.
• Research and Audit: Conduct and participate in clinical audits and research projects, ensuring that the pharmacy services meet regulatory standards and drive improvements in patient care.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A master’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant experience in hospital pharmacy, with a focus on Acute Medicine or a similar clinical area.
• Accreditation as an Independent Prescriber (or willingness to obtain this qualification).
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to professional development and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care