Senior Clinical Pharmacist -Dedicated Ward Role

Job summary

Are you a clinical pharmacist looking to embed yourself into the multi-disciplinary team, to influence prescribing at the point of decision making, and make a real difference to patient care by optimising medicines? As a result of successful career progression we are looking for ambitious and dynamic pharmacist to join our clinical pharmacy team.

We have a well-established Dedicated Ward Pharmacist (DWP) model at Chesterfield Royal realising the significant benefits to our patients. Enhanced medicines optimisation, facilitating safe and effective patient flow and transition of care are key priorities of the DWP team. We are looking for pharmacists who will embrace these priorities and put patient centered care at the heart of all their activity.

Good communication, time management and analytical skills will be required and the ability to work effectively and communicate within a team. You will also contribute to the provision ofweekend pharmacy services, again working at ward level.

Main duties of the job Provide dedicated ward pharmacy (DWP) services to a given ward or provide DWP backfill across a range of medical and surgical specialties. DWPs key performance areas include: supporting ward rounds to influence clinical and cost effective prescribing; managing the process of discharge prescribing improve patient flow and ensuring optimal safe transfer of care around medicines. You will also be supported by an innovative group of medicines management technicians.

The role will enable you to develop your clinical, leadership and management skills to the highest level. The DWP program works across a range of medical and surgical wards to provide broad clinical experience.

There are also opportunities to undertake clinical supervision and mentoring, service evaluations and audits to develop your skills and aid your career progression.

About us The pharmacy team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital is modern, pro-active, forward-thinking and well respected both locally and nationally. We have won individual and team awards for innovation and clinical excellence.

Chesterfield Royal is North Derbyshire's only acute district general hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services. We're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, well-resourced and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as 'Good'.

Our vision is to be an outstanding provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care to our patients and being a great place to work for our people.

All employees have access to the 'award winning' Health and Wellbeing Hub. The Hub is a free 24/7 on-site facility supporting both the physical and mental wellbeing of all colleges. This includes a fully equipped gym, counselling rooms, changing room and shower facilities.

Details Date posted
27 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 7

Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year

per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
166-ICD-7943159

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal NHS Foundation Trust Calow Chesterfield S
44 5BL
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose

The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to patients

They will oversee the use of medicines in terms of safety, efficacy, efficiency and economy

To identify and address medicines governance issues that arise from clinical service delivery

Key Result Areas These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job:

To provide clinical pharmacy services to award prioritising discharge, medicines optimisation and clinical economy.

Discharge:

Take a proactive approach to the management of ward discharges, to include prescribing of discharge medicines in line with local guidance

Work collaboratively with medical and nursing teams and Trust Operations Team to facilitate and expedite discharge

Ensure high quality patient counselling is delivered by the MDT during admission and at discharge

Support communication to GPs , community pharmacy and other…