Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- AFC Band 8b
- Contract
- Fixed term: 24 days (FTC)
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-JH-EMF21342-B8b
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £68,852 - £79,638 per annum pro rata including High Cost Area Supplement
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Pharmacist - LMWH switch
AFC Band 8b
Job overview
The successful applicant will work independently, using their specialist expertise to support the safe, evidence-based and timely implementation of a Trust-wide switch from dalteparin to enoxaparin. The post holder will be self-motivated, well organised and able to work effectively to agreed deadlines.The successful candidate must have previous experience in developing and implementing clinical guidelines and leading or supporting change at Trust-wide scale. They will be responsible for reviewing relevant evidence and guidance, developing or updating appropriate documentation, and supporting the implementation of the change.
The post holder will attend relevant meetings, including those required for governance and ratification, and will liaise closely with key stakeholders across the Trust to ensure effective communication, engagement and consistent implementation. Excellent communication, organisational and project-management skills are essential, together with a strong commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibility of the post holder will be to provide project support for the trust wide transition from dalteparin to enoxaparin as the first line low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) of choice. The post holder will work independently applying their expertise to develop and review policies and clinical guidelines that support the safe, effective and clinically appropriate implementation of enoxaparin for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) across a range of patient cohorts.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide expert clinical and project support for the trust-wide transition from dalteparin to enoxaparin at Royal Surrey County hospital. The post holder will support the planning, development and implementation of the project, working closely with the lead hematologist, pharmacy, clinical teams, and key stakeholders to ensure the transition is safe, evidence based and clinically appropriate. The role will involve developing and reviewing guidelines, protocols and supporting documentation for the use of enoxaparin in the prevention and treatment of VTE across relevant patient groups, presenting these at appropriate committee meetings and incorporating feedback and amendments as required. The post holder will also act as an ongoing point of contact for clinical queries and referrals, provide expert advice and support to clinical and pharmacy teams and develop training and e-learning resources to support successful implementation and continued safe use of enoxaparin across the trust.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- - Qualifications Educated to masters level/ degree level/NVQ/ Certificate OR equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level/manager level/supervisor/ in specialist area.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- -Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience. State the specific knowledge
- CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Marta Wojcik
- Job title
- Pharmacy Business Transformation Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01483 571122
- Additional information
Ext 3615
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
- Telephone
- 01483 571122 Ext 2478
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