Senior Clinical Pharmacist
NHS
Senior Clinical Pharmacist
£53789
NHS, Ninewells, Dundee City
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 24 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- Innovation Hub: Be part of a culture that fosters creativity and groundbreaking solutions in healthcare.
- Collaborative Ecosystem: Work alongside dynamic, multidisciplinary teams committed to pushing the boundaries of patient care.
- Career Advancement: Benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth in an environment that values your expertise. The Medicine for the Elderly clinical pharmacy team is pivotal in preventing hospital admissions and enhancing care throughout the patient pathway. Frail patients, often facing complex health issues and medication regimens, require specialised expertise in medication management. Clinical Pharmacy brings a unique skill set, ensuring that medications are not only optimised for efficacy but also tailored to the specific needs of frail individuals. By conducting and being accountable for comprehensive medication reviews, identifying potential adverse reactions, and collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams, the newly established MFE clinical pharmacy team plays a crucial role in mitigating medication-related risks. This proactive approach not only prevents unnecessary hospital admissions, reducing the burden on healthcare resources, but also contributes to an overall improvement in the quality of care for frail patients. We are seeking a candidate to be a Senior Clinical Pharmacist, working as part of the multidisciplinary team to develop medication optimisation services for patients across Tayside. A key component of your role will be to carry out polypharmacy reviews in collaboration with medical colleagues effectively utilising your clinical knowledge & skills and prescribing qualification to positively contribute to patient care. You will work to optimise medicines, ensure continuity of care, promote better health outcomes, and foster a patient-centred approach., Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside Take a look around the company https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk
You will have previous experience of working within a clinical environment. Training will be provided and you will be supported to develop a portfolio and seek accreditation in line with the RPS Advanced Practice Framework. A commitment to continuing professional development is essential. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and possess a prescribing qualification or be prepared to work towards one.