Specialist Clinical Pharmacist -Severe Asthma

Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Oxfordshire, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 1
Job Description
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NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 6 months (End date 1st March 2026) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 321-MRC B7

Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Per Annum / Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/08/:59

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 of 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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit

Job overview This is an ideal role for a pharmacist wanting to work in a dynamic leading edge specialty- Respiratory Medicine in an excellent research renowned Tertiary Centre and deepen their clinical knowledge and skills and develop their leadership skills in working with a very motivated wider multidisciplinary team. You will be instrumental in managing patients and delivering transformative care to patients who have life limiting severe asthma.

Main duties of the job The post-holder will:
  • Become an expert in Respiratory Pharmacy with a focus on Severe Asthma.
  • Respiratory medicine will include COPD, Interstitial Lung disease and pleural medicine as well as severe asthma.
  • You will be responsible for delivering our severe asthma service to provide excellent patient care. This will include all aspects of Severe asthma treatment, homecare including related documentation and supporting clinics.
  • You will also be responsible for providing pharmacy ward cover to the respiratory ward
  • To be a key role in the Respiratory Pharmacy team and wider multidisciplinary team with all related initiatives in teaching, service and guideline development.
  • To demonstrate Trust values and professionalism in all day to day work and communications.
Working for our organisation At OUH we have a reputation of excellence in our pharmacy team and in the quality of the service we provide. We have a supportive atmosphere in which we support your wellbeing and your development as a pharmacist. There are many opportunities for you to flourish in OUH- we have an excellent, dynamic and enthusiastic team who will encourage and inspire you in your learning and progression.

Our team provide a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical services and extended clinical roles to a vast number of leading edge clinical areas including many tertiary specialities.

We work closely with our clinical teams and colleagues, divisions and academic institutions meaning you will have the best possible platform to develop your skills and knowledge and be a part of a Trust providing world class clinical care.

Oxford is a highly sought-after location- it is a unique, diverse, beautiful city steeped in history, architecture and culture. It is at the footsteps of the stunning Oxfordshire countryside and Cotswolds and at the same time well connected with London by train and bus and convenient for Heathrow for further discovery and travelling.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the Job Description for full details. If you would like to arrange a visit to OUH, we would be happy to support you in this.

Person specification Qualifications
  • Qualified to master's degree level (4 year MPharm) or equivalent Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
  • Clinical Pharmacy Experience
  • Respiratory Experience
  • Non medical Prescriber
  • Problem identification and solving skills
  • High standards for attention to detail
  • Well organised
  • Good time management and prioritisation skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Sensitivity and tolerance
  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated
  • Must demonstrate flexibility in working practices
  • Experience of teaching and tutoring
  • Capable of being assertive and working under pressure
  • Must show commitment
  • Able to make decisions
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.

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