Specialist Renal Pharmacist- Band 6 to 7 progression postNHS

Job summary

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

This post supports the Lead Directorate Pharmacist for Medicine in providing a clinical service to the Renal department including transplant, anaemia and dialysis and speciality ward cover. The post holder provides advice to the renal department, and works on behalf of pharmacy to lead on renal management. The pharmacist works alongside other members of the multidisciplinary renal and medicine team, including consultants, junior doctors and a range of specialist nurses in areas such as transplant, peritoneal and haemodialysis, advancement into renal replacement therapy and renal anaemia, specialist pharmacists in acute medicine and emergency admissions whilst liaising with the renal outpatient team.

Main duties of the job

To provide a clinical pharmacy service to the Renal Speciality within the Medicine Division at RCHT.

To provide specialist pharmacy advice and training in the areas of renal, medicines management and optimisation to consultants & junior medical staff, nursing staff, pharmacy staff, other healthcare professionals, & patients/carers.

To assist in the provision of regular structured feedback to renal regarding the safe and effective use of medicines and drug expenditure to facilitate service improvement.

To undertake and contribute to clinical audit and quality improvement within Pharmacy and the Speciality

To support the General Medicine team across professional and organisational boundaries

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.