Clinical Pharmacist CAU

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist within our Emergency Care team with an area base working across University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr. This post is offered on a secondment basis for 12 months.

Hours

36 hours per week. Weekend, public holiday and extended hours rotas as required. May be required to work over 7 days and/or an extended working day.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do

An experienced pharmacist will participate in the provision of high quality pharmaceutical services within NHS Ayrshire & Arran. The post holder will be responsible for delivering a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service to patients accessing care within Emergency Care. Base will be area wide with cross site working at University Hospital Ayr (UHA) and University Hospital Crosshouse (UHC). The Emergency Departments (ED) & Combined Assessment Units (CAU) utilise multiple ambulatory care pathways, rapid assessment, early senior clinical decision making & care involving the multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post

• Registered with the GPhC.
• Relevant hospital experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Desire to drive forward and actively contribute to the transformation of Clinical Pharmacy Services within Ayrshire & Arran.
• Support will be provided to complete a practice prescribing certificate if not currently held.