Job summary 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) Main duties of the job Gastroenterology - part of rotational specialist pharmacist programme Contact Sarah Cripps S 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 C (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 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country.
It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.
Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description Job responsibilities 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 ( 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.
Person Specification Clinical Pharmacist (Cancer) Essential Masters degree (Mpharm or equivalent) Registered pharmacist with GPHC PG Cert in pharmacy practice and due to complete diploma or equivalent Broad patient care experience QI/service improvement/audit Mentoring/training Office 365 Desirable PG diploma/masters or equivalent NMP Leadership program Hospital experience Understanding of NHS finance Preparation of protocols/guidelines Electronic prescribing systems experience