Specialist Clinical Pharmacist: Specialist Medicine & OPAT

This novel role is split 50:50 between specialist medicine and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT). University Hospitals Derby and Burton (UHDB) Pharmacy department are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to work alongside the OPAT team to lead on the pharmacy aspects of the OPAT service and deliver and develop clinical pharmacy service within specialist medicine. In the Pharmacy Department at UHDB we offer flexible working, and a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing and excellent career development opportunities. Derby and the surrounding areas provide you with good transport links to all major UK cities by being in the heart of the Midlands. It is a great place to work and/or live with the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales on our doorstep. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, why don't you come and join our friendly, inclusive and well-regarded Pharmacy team at UHDB. Provide appropriate medicine prescribing and monitoring advice to members of the MDT. Work closely with the antimicrobial team on national priorities and promoting antimicrobial stewardship. This includes participation with trust registered CQUINs. Be a part of a collaborative MDT by working with the nurses, doctors, advanced care practitioners, dietitians, physiotherapists etc. Active involvement in the development and review of policies and procedures within the specialty. Assist the Advanced Pharmacist to manage the introduction of new drugs and treatment guidelines into the division. Assist with the management of errors, complaints and incidents in the managed section in accordance with the Trust Risk Management and Complaints Policies. Assist the Advanced Pharmacist in preparing financial reports and ensures that drug usage and expenditure is monitored and regularly reported to Divisional management team. Deliver educational sessions to junior pharmacists, doctors, nurses and trainee pharmacists. Opportunities for participation in quality improvement projects in the specialty. Help to support and develop rotational junior and trainee pharmacists. You will be given the opportunity to undertake independent prescribing. This is fully funded by the Trust, and you will be supported to attend study days and complete prescribing practice hours.

Are you looking to take the next step in your career, develop your skills into expert clinical practice? Are you seeking a role that provides variety and evolving practice? Have you always had an interest in medicine and antimicrobials and wish to pursue a career in this ever-growing area, whilst working in a pharmacy department that supports personal and professional development?

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.