Lead Surgical Services Pharmacist

3 weeks ago


Worthing West Sussex, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Pharmacist with a strong background in Clinical Pharmacy?


We are looking for someone to plan, manage, develop and assist in the leadership and provision of clinical pharmacy services to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust


The post holder will be responsible for managing and developing clinical pharmacy teams across Worthing and St Richard's hospitals with support from a counterpart post, responsible for other sites within the Trust, and a Trust wide Clinical Lead Pharmacist


We would welcome applications from candidates working at advanced level who wish to use this as a progression opportunity from band 8a to 8b. The successful candidate can expect a supported induction period, training and development opportunities, clear leadership and management and an expanding health and well being focus to support a highly engaged workforce.
To lead and maintain the Clinical Pharmacy Services at Worthing, and Chichester sites, organising and motivating all staff member
To develop clinical pharmacy services which are targeted to ensure medicines optimisation for all admitted patients, medicines reconciliation, discharge and ensuring adherence to policies around safe prescribing and administration.
To ensure that there is an appropriate and well-functioning management structure within the specialist area.
To ensure clinical services are patient focused and to create a culture of customer care.
To communicate key information to patients regarding clinical services.
To contribute to the strategic and annual developments of services within the pharmacy department
To attend meetings and be a proactive member of the Pharmacy Strategy Deployment and Governance Board.
To implement service changes and ensure the timely and successful delivery of objectives by the whole team. Assist in developing policy for the specialist areas managed and to act as a specialist consultant on or lead development of policies which are external to pharmacy, but involve medications
To have a high level understanding of budgetary management and reporting
To ensure that all staff in clinical services are adequately supervised and directed in their acts and duties, which must be carried out in accordance with agreed policies and procedures

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.


This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.


As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. Role SummaryJob PurposeTo plan, manage, develop, assist in the leadership and participate in the provision of clinical pharmacy services to the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and the customers served through Service Level Agreements with focus at Worthing and St. Role of DepartmentTo provide a comprehensive pharmacy service to the patients of Worthing and St. Richards Hospitals and to other local healthcare providers against negotiated contracts including the local hospices. Services consist of provision of medicines, clinical services, aseptic preparation, hospice services, drug purchasing and formulary, education and training and providing related drug usage and financial information.


The Pharmacy Department at UHSx employs over 200 individuals across the Worthing, St. Richards and Southlands sites, with a mix of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and clerical staff.


Key Working RelationshipsOther Senior Pharmacists Admissions & Discharge teamsDivisional & Lead Nurses Nurse Team Leaders & SpecialistsIntegrated Clinical Leads & Consultants


Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
Further post-graduate qualification in Management and/or Clinical Pharmacy or sufficient experience gained in practice to equate to this level of training.
Training in management and HR related policies, e.g. managing absence, capability and appraisal

Experience of managing a distinct service
Experience of strategic planning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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