Senior Cardiology Pharmacist inBasildon inBasildon PUBLISHED 1 NOV 2024

Band 8a FIXED TERM

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust rqQEtSpy

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You will be part of an experienced and supportive team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, forming an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the Mid and South Essex (MSE) NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be appointed to the senior cardiology pharmacist role based at the Basildon hospital site on a 9 month fixed term contract.

You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary teams in the Cardiology care group in the MSE District General hospital as well as the Essex Cardiothoracic Tertiary Centre at Basildon. You will be working in different cardiac specialities including heart and lung surgery, TAVI, device implants, heart failure, arrhythmia management and interventional cardiology.

You will be part of an experienced and supportive team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, forming an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. You will be encouraged to utilise your prescribing skills and support junior pharmacists through their accreditation and training. You will be delivering a high quality pharmacy service and working closely with pharmacy and non-pharmacy stakeholders.

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and taking a proactive and leading role in implementing evidence based practice.
Training of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams including trainee, foundation and specialist pharmacists.
Management of medicine shortages, ensuring that risk assessments are undertaken where needed.
Deputise for the Lead Cardiology pharmacist where necessary including governance and clinical meetings.
Develop and implement new protocols and procedures, and assist in development of pharmaceutical aspects of policies.
Proactive in taking part in research opportunities.
Be proactive in risk management, ensuring that all clinical incidents are reported and appropriate action taken in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist and/or the specialist risk management pharmacist.

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Please refer to the job description for outline of roles and responsibilities.

For further information on the position, please contact Anna Man, Lead Cardiology Pharmacist on x8963 or email

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and taking a proactive and leading role in implementing evidence based practice.
Training of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams including trainee, foundation and specialist pharmacists.
Management of medicine shortages, ensuring that risk assessments are undertaken where needed.
Deputise for the Lead Cardiology pharmacist where necessary including governance and clinical meetings.
Develop and implement new protocols and procedures, and assist in development of pharmaceutical aspects of policies.
Proactive in taking part in research opportunities.
Be proactive in risk management, ensuring that all clinical incidents are reported and appropriate action taken in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist and/or the specialist risk management pharmacist.