Job Description

A new opportunity has arisen for a skilled, innovative and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to join our team of Senior Rotational Pharmacists.



The successful candidate will be required to provide clinical pharmacy services to a wide range of specialties including, Medicine, Care of the Elderly, Surgery, Acute Admissions, Paediatrics, ICU, Virtual Hospital and Antimicrobials on a rotational basis.



The department provides a stimulating, friendly and professionally rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical expertise.



You will be required to work Monday to Friday. Weekend working will be required on a rota basis. Full details will be discussed at interview.

The role includes:

Providing expert pharmaceutical care to patients from admission to discharge on the wards and Virtual Hospital



Developing the role of the pharmacist in the multi-disciplinary team at ward level.



Day to day working with the medicines management technicians



Providing prescribing advice and support to junior medical staff.



Educating patients about their medicines.



Training of medical and nursing staff



Supervision and training of junior and foundation trainee pharmacists, technicians and assistants.



Participation in clinical audit, preparation of policies and procedures and involvement in risk management.



With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.



We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.



Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.



We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.



www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking



If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net



If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.



We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.