Freeman Hospital
Specialist Pharmacist - Adult Cardiothoracic
Freeman Hospital, Carthage, Missouri, United States, 64836
Specialist Pharmacist - Adult Cardiothoracic
Employer:
Freeman Hospital (Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) –
Band 7
Job Overview We are offering the opportunity to work within the nationally recognised Cardiothoracic Services board in a tertiary referral trust. The role involves providing a high quality clinical pharmacy service on adult wards, promoting medication safety, optimising medicines use and facilitating safe discharge.
Key details:
12th December 2025 interview date, 37 h 30 min/week, full‑time, flexi‑working available.
Main Duties
Provide clinical pharmacy services to adult cardiothoracic patients, including medication talks as part of the Cardiac Rehab Programme.
Liaise with senior staff regarding the safe and effective use of medicines.
Train, supervise and support junior pharmacy staff.
Potential for future development (pre‑registration tutor, diploma mentor, etc.) and rotation within the board.
Participate in extended hours, on‑call service and regular weekend working.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain clinical pharmacy services within adult cardiothoracic services.
Promote the safe, rational and cost‑effective use of medicines with nursing, medical and other multidisciplinary staff.
Provide person‑centred care and support patients to achieve their medication goals.
Collaborate with the pharmacy directorate’s extended hours and on‑call service.
Support colleagues and cover for absent staff as required.
Person Specification Knowledge – Essential
Competence in general clinical pharmacy practice.
Competence in specialist pharmacotherapy.
Skills – Essential
Recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options.
Communicate verbally and in writing with patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical and multidisciplinary staff.
Influence and lead others in pharmaceutical care.
Commitment to enhancing patient care quality.
Experience – Essential
Significant post‑registration hospital pharmacy experience.
Work experience in a hospital setting.
Post‑graduate clinical pharmacy experience.
Experience with a specialist patient cohort.
Qualifications – Essential
UK‑registered pharmacist (GPhC).
Completion of MPharm or equivalent degree and pre‑registration training.
Post‑graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent evidence.
Desirable
Teaching skills; use of presentation, spreadsheet and database software.
Experience within a specialist area and involvement in clinical audit.
Clinical Diploma or Masters; independent prescriber status.
EEO Statement Newcastle Hospitals are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are an approved equal opportunity provider. We welcome applications irrespective of race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, and under‑represented groups.
Application Information All references from current and previous employers must cover a minimum of 3 years. Successful candidates will be required to pay for their DBS certificate through a salary deduction from the first month’s pay.
Please read all job details before applying. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e‑mail; if not contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date assume the application was unsuccessful.
Contact for queries: Nicola Corkhill – Senior Lead Clinical Pharmacist –
nicola.corkhill@nhs.net , 0191 2821547
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Freeman Hospital (Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) –
Band 7
Job Overview We are offering the opportunity to work within the nationally recognised Cardiothoracic Services board in a tertiary referral trust. The role involves providing a high quality clinical pharmacy service on adult wards, promoting medication safety, optimising medicines use and facilitating safe discharge.
Key details:
12th December 2025 interview date, 37 h 30 min/week, full‑time, flexi‑working available.
Main Duties
Provide clinical pharmacy services to adult cardiothoracic patients, including medication talks as part of the Cardiac Rehab Programme.
Liaise with senior staff regarding the safe and effective use of medicines.
Train, supervise and support junior pharmacy staff.
Potential for future development (pre‑registration tutor, diploma mentor, etc.) and rotation within the board.
Participate in extended hours, on‑call service and regular weekend working.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain clinical pharmacy services within adult cardiothoracic services.
Promote the safe, rational and cost‑effective use of medicines with nursing, medical and other multidisciplinary staff.
Provide person‑centred care and support patients to achieve their medication goals.
Collaborate with the pharmacy directorate’s extended hours and on‑call service.
Support colleagues and cover for absent staff as required.
Person Specification Knowledge – Essential
Competence in general clinical pharmacy practice.
Competence in specialist pharmacotherapy.
Skills – Essential
Recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options.
Communicate verbally and in writing with patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical and multidisciplinary staff.
Influence and lead others in pharmaceutical care.
Commitment to enhancing patient care quality.
Experience – Essential
Significant post‑registration hospital pharmacy experience.
Work experience in a hospital setting.
Post‑graduate clinical pharmacy experience.
Experience with a specialist patient cohort.
Qualifications – Essential
UK‑registered pharmacist (GPhC).
Completion of MPharm or equivalent degree and pre‑registration training.
Post‑graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent evidence.
Desirable
Teaching skills; use of presentation, spreadsheet and database software.
Experience within a specialist area and involvement in clinical audit.
Clinical Diploma or Masters; independent prescriber status.
EEO Statement Newcastle Hospitals are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are an approved equal opportunity provider. We welcome applications irrespective of race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, and under‑represented groups.
Application Information All references from current and previous employers must cover a minimum of 3 years. Successful candidates will be required to pay for their DBS certificate through a salary deduction from the first month’s pay.
Please read all job details before applying. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e‑mail; if not contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date assume the application was unsuccessful.
Contact for queries: Nicola Corkhill – Senior Lead Clinical Pharmacist –
nicola.corkhill@nhs.net , 0191 2821547
#J-18808-Ljbffr