Specialist Pharmacist - Infectious diseases

Specialist Pharmacist - Infectious diseases

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Pharmacy - Infectious Diseases Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend and late shift as per the out of hours rota) Job ref 321-CSS-8257849-B7-Pub

Site cross site Town Oxford Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59

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 www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

This is a key role within the pharmacy team delivering services to the Specialist Medicine Directorate. The post-holder will be an active member of both the Pharmacy & Sterile Services Directorate and the HIV / ID and Sexual Health Clinical Service Units (CSU), to ensure continuous two-way exchange of information and maintain high standards of medicines use within the Directorate.

The post-holder will:

1.Participate in, develop and provide clinical pharmacy services to the Infectious Diseases inpatient ward, HIV/ID and Oxford Sexual Health Service clinics

2.Provide pharmaceutical advice on request to GP’s, Terence Higgins Trust and other care workers involved in the treatment of HIV.

3.Provide specialised professional and technical education to health care staff and non-NHS staff e.g. THT, Ley community, Oxford Brookes University on drugs in treatment of HIV and HIV related diseases.

4.Provide specialist advice and counselling to patients recieving antiretroviral therapy or TB therapies.

5.Maintain records of patients on antiretrovirals.

6.Promote and ensure the safe and effective use of medicines within the directorate to achieve high standards of medicines related aspects of patient care.

7.Encourage the cost effective use of medicines and to improve the quality of pharmaceutical care for patients. Including management of medication supplies via homecare.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Practice Role

1. To provide a ward-based clinical pharmacy service according to Trust agreed standards including:

• Individual prescription review to optimise therapy
• Confirmation of the patient’s medication history
• Advice on dosage, side-effects, cautions and monitoring required
• Advise on administration of medicines
• Appropriate and clear endorsing of prescriptions to ensure safe practice
• Monitor the effect and appropriateness of medication
• Education of patients on their medication

2. To provide clinical pharmacy cover to other ward areas within the team on a reciprocal basis.

3. To ensure medicines are used appropriately, safely and cost-effectively in accordance with Trust policy, standard operating procedures and medicines legislation.

4. To monitor medicines use within the ward area. This includes recording of significant clinical interventions and risk management including:

• Participation in investigating clinical incidents
• Recording significant clinical incidents/near misses
• Ensuring compliance with medicines legislation and local policies

5. To use available information to influence prescribers and ensure the most cost-effective choice of therapy.

6. To participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings or out-patient clinics as appropriate in order to provide pharmaceutical advice to prescribers and other health care professional

Working for our organisation

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, improvement 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 the OUH YouTube channel .

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Qualifications

Qualified to masters degree level (MPharm or equivalent)

Member of the GPhC

Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy, or equivalent.

MSc in Clinical Pharmacy

Member of the RPS

Experience

Working as a hospital pharmacist

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Undertaking audit & reporting results

Mentoring or tutoring of pre-registration pharmacists

Clinical experience within the specialist area.

Preparation of protocols or guidelines

Presentations or publications at local/regional level

Involvement in Service Development

Preparation of budgetary reports

Practice research

Personal Skills

Good interpersonal skills including assertiveness.

Evidence based methodical approach.

High standards for attention to detail

Problem identification & solving

Good time management - Able to prioritise appropriately and effectively.

Able to make decisions

Capable of working under pressure

Takes responsibility for own personal development.

Well organised.

Awareness of financial pressures/ constraints within the NHS

Behavioural Skills

Aligned to the Trust values.

Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Flexible & Self-motivated.

Enthusiastic, Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders.

Professional and personal integrity

Sensitivity and Tolerance

Technical Skills

Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package.

Able to analyse and present data in Microsoft Excel.

Experience using Cerner Millenium.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Qualified to masters degree level (MPharm or equivalent)
• Member of the GPhC
• Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy, or equivalent.
• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Member of the RPS

Experience

• Working as a hospital pharmacist
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Undertaking audit & reporting results
• Mentoring or tutoring of pre-registration pharmacists
• Clinical experience within the specialist area.
• Preparation of protocols or guidelines
• Presentations or publications at local/regional level
• Involvement in Service Development
• Preparation of budgetary reports
• Practice research

Personal Skills

• Good interpersonal skills including assertiveness.
• Evidence based methodical approach
• High standards for attention to detail
• Problem identification & solving
• Good time management - Able to prioritise appropriately and effectively.
• Able to make decisions
• Capable of working under pressure
• Takes responsibility for own personal development.
• Well organised.
• Awareness of financial pressures/ constraints within the NHS

Behavioral and technical Skills

• Aligned to the Trust values.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Flexible & Self-motivated.
• Enthusiastic, Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders
• Sensitivity and Tolerance
• Professional and personal integrity
• Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package.
• Able to analyse and present data in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Cerner Millenium

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit tothe ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

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

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

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.

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.

To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.

When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Name Amro Al-belbeisi Job title Directorate Lead Pharmacist Specialist Medicine Email address amro.al-belbeisi@ouh.nhs.uk Telephone number 01865226981

Band 5 NurseBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email: nursing.careers@ouh.nhs.uk .

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