Job Title: Specialist Pharmacist
Grade: Band 7
Trust: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, OX3 9DU
Ward: Pharmacy
Pay Rates: £29.33 per hour
Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Why might this job interest you?
Are you a skilled and compassionate Pharmacist ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference!
What you can add:
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) team to deliver the AMS agenda. On a patient level, you will support clinicians in the safe prescribing of antimicrobials through ward rounds, responding to ad-hoc queries and proactive surveillance.
- With the support of the AMS team, you will develop expert knowledge in antimicrobials and infection management such as the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, spectrum of activity, safety profile and monitoring requirements of antimicrobials.
- Optimise transfer of patient care, though timely completion of medicines reconciliation and communication with GPs and community pharmacy teams.
- Accurately and sensitively communicate medicines related information to a variety of healthcare professionals and patients including those with language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities, in a way that facilitates shared decision making.
- Support OUH dispensaries, and liaise with external agencies (Such as aseptic production services or homecare providers) to ensure safe, timely and appropriate supply of medications to patients.
What you'll need:
- Qualified to Master's Degree level (MPharm or equivalent)
- Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
The benefits we can offer you in return:
Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications.
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.