ICU / Critical Care Pharmacists >
Description.
Provide specialist critical care pharmacy services within NHS Intensive Care Units and High Dependency Units. Support safe prescribing, optimise complex medicines therapy, contribute to organ-support management, and deliver advanced clinical input for critically ill adults requiring high-acuity care.
Key Requirements.
Experience.
Minimum 2 years’ post-registration experience in critical care, ICU, HDU, or advanced hospital clinical pharmacy.
Skilled in managing complex and high-risk medicines, including sedation, vasopressors, antimicrobials, renal replacement therapy, and nutrition support.
Experience participating in daily ICU ward rounds, MDT discussions, and escalation-of-care planning.
Familiar with critical care guidelines, organ support pathways, and electronic prescribing systems used in ICU settings.
Qualifications.
MPharm degree (or recognised equivalent) with full GPhC registration.
Postgraduate diploma or certificate in Clinical Pharmacy desirable.
Postgraduate training or modules in critical care pharmacy preferred.
CPD in ICU therapeutics, antimicrobial stewardship, organ support, and advanced clinical practice.
Compliance and Vetting.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
Full identity and right-to-work verification.
Two recent professional references.
Up-to-date NHS Statutory and Mandatory Training.
Immunisation compliance for hospital clinical environments.
Full GPhC registration and fitness-to-practise check.
Verification of qualifications and employment history.