Highly Specialist Pre-Op Pharmacist and Practice Educator - Fixed TermNHS

Job summary

This fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to combine specialist clinical pharmacy practice with undergraduate pharmacy education, with an equal split between the two roles.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) and Surgical Pharmacy team at Southmead Hospital, providing specialist clinical pharmacy input to optimise medicines, support safe and effective perioperative care, and improve patient outcomes.

Alongside their clinical responsibilities, the postholder will work with the University of Bath to develop, deliver and assess practice-based learning for undergraduate pharmacy students. They will play a key role in supporting students to develop their clinical knowledge, professional skills and confidence in preparation for future practice.

We are looking for a motivated pharmacist with excellent clinical, communication and teaching skills, who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and developing the next generation of pharmacy professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in both specialist clinical practice and pharmacy education while contributing to the ongoing development of services across both organisations.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake a split clinical and educational role, working across the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) and Surgical Directorate at Southmead Hospital and the University of Bath.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Independently lead pharmacist-led POAC clinics, identifying medicines-related risks and developing individualised peri-operative medicines management plans.
• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to surgical wards, including medicines optimisation, medication reviews, prescribing and multidisciplinary team working.
• Provide expert advice on complex pharmaceutical care, prescribing and peri-operative medicines management to support safe and effective patient care.
• Contribute to the development of clinical pharmacy services, guidelines, prescribing pathways, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Design, deliver and evaluate undergraduate pharmacy teaching, including Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) sessions, workshops and applied pharmacy practice skills sessions.
• Support undergraduate MPharm students through supervision, assessment, marking, constructive feedback and pastoral support.
• Contribute to the coordination, development and evaluation of practice-based learning within the University of Bath's MPharm programme.
• Provide professional leadership, education and supervision to pharmacy colleagues and students, promoting clinical excellence, patient safety and continuous professional development.

Job description

Clinical Pharmacy Responsibilities Southmead Hospital

• Lead and deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services within the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) and Surgical Directorate.
• Independently undertake pharmacist-led POAC clinics, assessing patients, identifying medicines-related risks and developing peri-operative medicines management plans.
• Undertake independent prescribing, supporting safe and effective medicines optimisation.
• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to surgical wards, including medication reviews, medicines reconciliation, prescription screening and multidisciplinary team working.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to healthcare professionals, supporting complex clinical decision-making and patient safety.
• Contribute to clinical guidelines, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Practice Educator Responsibilities University of Bath

• Develop, deliver and evaluate practice-based learning within the undergraduate MPharm programme.
• Plan and deliver Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) sessions, workshops and applied pharmacy practice skills teaching.
• Develop teaching materials and learning activities that integrate clinical practice with undergraduate education.
• Supervise, assess and support undergraduate students, including marking, providing feedback and pastoral support.
• Work collaboratively with University colleagues and other Practice Educators to support the development and improvement of the MPharm programme.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role and responsibilities.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.