Successful applicants will join a supportive, diverse team, contributing to multidisciplinary collaboration and enhancing patient care. Opportunities for independent prescribing, specialized training, leadership development, and educational responsibilities are available. The pharmacy department is committed to supporting professional growth and offers a range of initiatives, including mentoring, coaching, and participation in various project groups aimed at improving departmental wellbeing and practices. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for further information or informal discussions prior to applying.
We are looking for intuitive, enthusiastic and versatile pharmacists to join our diverse and inclusive team to help us deliver excellent compassionate care to our patients. The pharmacy department at OUH comprises of over 100 staff in the clinical pharmacy team, and we work across all 4 hospital sites. We are continually trying to improve the service we provide, learning from each other to optimise what we do.
Why do our staff like working here?
Dynamic and rewarding setting
Vast range of specialities with interesting patients with high levels of complexity
Always something new, innovative and exciting happening - new cutting edge treatments and technologies
Large group of supportive peers from diverse backgrounds
Supportive department, with great learning and development opportunities
Good career progression options to consultant level
Pharmacists seen as valued members of the MDT who add positive contributions to patient care
Working in teams with Consultant Pharmacists who are leading in their areas of specialisation nationally
Current band 7 vacancies include (please specify on your application if your interest is specific to one of these areas or to join the rotational program):
Adult cancer (fixed or rotational)
Gastroenterology (inpatient and outpatient setting) (rotational and fixed opportunities)
Antimicrobial stewardship (fixed)
Gastroenterology - part of rotational specialist pharmacist programme
Contact Sarah Cripps Consultant Pharmacist Gastroenterology
Includes opportunities for - Day case and inpatient specialist ward cover (liver/gastro patients), being an integral member of the MDT (and option to gain NMP qualification. Gain experience in homecare and high cost drug management.
See attached 'Gastro rotation additional information'
Cancer - opportunity to be permanently in cancer team or as part of rotational specialist pharmacist programme
Contact Godwin Leung or Ana Gomes (Specialist pharmacists in oncology)
Delivery of high quality pharmaceutical care to adult cancer inpatient, outpatients and day cases. Includes opportunities for: supporting day treatment unit, clinical checking SACT prescriptions, pharmacist led oral SACT education clinics, aseptic experience (QC/QA), clinical trials experience and palliative care.
See attached 'Cancer rotation additional information'
Antimicrobial stewardship - permanent position in AMS team
Contact Louise Dunsmure (Consultant Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship)
Work as part of the AMS team to deliver the AMS agenda - supporting clinicians in the safe prescribing of antimicrobials (on ward rounds, answering queries and proactive surveillance)
See AMS specific JD for further information
About us
Kindy refer to attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities
What additional opportunities are available to me?
Professional Practice:
Independent prescribing
UKCPA and CPPE courses
Time management
Improving customer care
Collaborative working:
Confidence/assertiveness training (e.g. NHS elect)
Clinical governance meetings/MDT/board rounds
Volunteering to join departmental wellbeing, EDI or other project groups
Leadership Management:
NHS leadership academy - Edward Jenner
CPPE leading for change
Value based appraisal training
Line management/buddy system to support foundation pharmacists
Education & Training:
Mentoring (trainee pharmacists/technicians/undergraduate students)
Coaching & mentoring training
Postgraduate clinical diploma tutor
Foundation pharmacist tutor
Research & Evaluation:
Audit/quality improvement and associated training
Service evaluation
Academic Pharmacy Practice unit with the University of Reading
If this is what you are looking for, then please come and join us. Let us know using the contact details below if youd like an informal visit to the department or conversation before applying or have any questions.
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