Company Overview
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust was established on April 1, 2018, uniting five hospitals across Derby, Burton, Lichfield, and Tamworth to provide exceptional patient care. Our mission is to deliver outstanding healthcare by leveraging the expertise of our 12,000 dedicated staff across these sites, ensuring the highest standards of treatment for communities in southern Derbyshire and southeast Staffordshire.
Advanced Pharmacist – Respiratory
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Pharmacist in Respiratory at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB). This role is ideal for a pharmacist with experience and a keen interest in respiratory care, offering the chance to develop and enhance respiratory pharmacy services across UHDB.
At UHDB, we provide a supportive and flexible working environment, prioritizing staff well-being and career development. We offer excellent training and progression opportunities, making this role suitable for those looking to step into a senior pharmacist position. A comprehensive training and development package will be provided to support career growth.
Located in the heart of the Midlands, Derby and the surrounding areas offer excellent transport links to major UK cities and easy access to the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales, making it an ideal place to live and work.
About the Role
This position plays a vital role within the Specialist Medicine Division, providing leadership and support to the respiratory pharmacy service at Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital Burton.
As the Advanced Pharmacist for Respiratory, you will:
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary respiratory and cardiology teams, as well as pharmacy colleagues across UHDB.
- Lead and enhance pharmacy services to hospital-based, virtual, and place-based care settings.
- Develop and implement innovative strategies to ensure optimal pharmaceutical care for patients.
- Contribute to leadership, governance, and service development within the clinical pharmacy team.
Key Facts About UHDB
- 4,810 outpatient appointments are seen daily.
- 3rd busiest A&E network in the country, with 1,115 patients seen daily.
- 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, averaging 2,077 appointments per week.
- 195 emergency admissions are handled daily.
- 57 operating theatres, performing nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations annually.
- One of only seven Trusts nationally with over 50 operating theatres.
- 140 elective procedures are carried out each working day.
- Research-active University Hospital with a diverse portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities.
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