Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Advanced Paediatric Pharmacist for Paediatric Critical Care B8a
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Advanced Paediatric Pharmacist (Band 8a)
Are you passionate about paediatric care and ready to take your pharmacy career to the next level? We are looking for an Advanced Paediatric Pharmacist (Band 8a) for paediatric critical care unit (PCCU) and join our dynamic team and as part of the Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Specialist Surgery, Children's and Neonates (NOTSSCaN) division. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a leading tertiary centre, working in PCCU and supporting the wider paediatric pharmacy team. You will play a key role in optimising medicines use, ensuring patient safety, and driving innovation in clinical pharmacy practice. The role combines hands-on clinical work, strategic service development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to deliver the highest standards of care for children and young people (CYP).
What You’ll Do
- Deliver expert ward-based clinical pharmacy services and participate in ward rounds, clinics, and MDT meetings.
- Develop and maintain advanced clinical skills, including non-medical prescribing (NMP).
- Lead on medicines optimisation, governance, and evidence-based practice for complex and high-cost therapies.
- Contribute to the development of protocols and guidelines for safe, effective, and economical use of medicines.
- Support strategic initiatives to enhance paediatric pharmacy services across the Trust.
- Provide reciprocal cover and assist with dispensary duties when required.
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What We’re Looking For
- GPhC-registered pharmacist with paediatric experience.
- Clinical knowledge and commitment to patient safety.
- Communication and leadership skills to influence and collaborate effectively.
- A proactive approach to service development and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
- Work in one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals with diverse paediatric specialties.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD), including advanced clinical roles and prescribing.
- Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking pharmacy team making a real difference to children’s health.
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About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Ebraheem Junaid
- Job title: Directorate Pharmacist for Children & Neonates
- Email address: ebraheem.junaid@ouh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01865 221934
Ebraheem Junaid, Directorate Team Lead & Highly Advanced Pharmacist for Children & Neonates.
Pharmacy Department
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH)
John Radcliffe Hospital (JR), Level 2
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Email: ebraheem.junaid@ouh.nhs.uk
Tel: 01865 221 934.
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