Lead Pharmacist – Paediatrics and Neonates with Maternity

7 days ago


Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled pharmacist to join our team as a Lead Pharmacist – Paediatrics and Neonates. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking trust, providing high-quality clinical pharmacy services to our patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the day-to-day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to the Paediatric and Neonatal units.
  • Develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to meet the needs of the speciality within the Families Division.
  • Provide a framework for the safe, effective, and economic use of medicine resources within the specialist clinical area, utilising sound medicines management and clinical governance principles.
  • Develop and maintain highly specialist knowledge in medicines used in the treatment of children and neonates, and be a resource for the department/Trust within the specialist clinical pharmacy area.
  • Ensure a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service is provided in line with service objectives.
  • Monitor, audit, and evaluate clinical pharmacy service provision to the specialist area and provide regular feedback.
  • Contribute to the Antimicrobial stewardship programme at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist Antimicrobials.
  • Prescribe in line with Trust policies and procedures (Subject to necessary qualification).
Person Specification
  • Vocational master's degree in pharmacy.
  • 12 months pre-registration training and experience.
  • Registered with the GPhC.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy.
  • Previous paediatric or neonatal pharmacy experience and expertise.
  • Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Good organisation and time management skills.
  • Good clinical pharmacy knowledge – maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice.
  • Knowledge of neonatal nutrition and the technical aspects of TPN provision.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability in problem-solving.
  • Ability to organise and motivate oneself and others efficiently.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice.
  • Evaluates quality of own work.
  • Ability to think strategically.
  • Applies sound professional judgement to legal and ethical issues.
What We Offer

As a Lead Pharmacist – Paediatrics and Neonates, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team, providing high-quality clinical pharmacy services to our patients. You will also have access to ongoing education and professional development opportunities, as well as a favourable on-call commitment.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an ideal place to work, with a friendly environment and a strong commitment to advancing practice and embedding effective medicines management systems into patient care. We are dedicated to education and professional development, and we encourage/support ongoing education.



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