Senior Clinical Pharmacist in Cardiology

3 weeks ago

Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

Are you an experienced clinical pharmacist with a passion for cardiology and circulatory health? We present an exceptional opportunity for you to assume a senior pharmacist position within the cardiology department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will oversee, mentor, and exemplify best practices for fellow pharmacists, aiming to lead, strategize, and enhance an advanced specialist clinical pharmacy service in Cardiology. Your work will align with the objectives and requirements of the Clinical Service Line, adhering to local and national policies and best practices, including compliance with medicines legislation. This will guarantee the safe, clinical, and economical use of medications and staff resources. You will be accountable for achieving defined service Key Performance Indicators and collaborating closely with other Lead or Specialist Pharmacists.

About Our Organization

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust delivers comprehensive hospital services to a diverse population of approximately 700,000 individuals residing in Bedfordshire and nearby regions across two active hospital sites. Both locations provide essential services, including emergency care, maternity, and pediatric services.

By joining our dynamic and high-achieving Trust, you will contribute to the health and well-being of our staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the area, you will benefit from a robust program of quality training and development opportunities to advance your career.

Our state-of-the-art facilities position us at the forefront of innovative healthcare. The Trust remains dedicated to providing the highest standard of patient care utilizing the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please be aware that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Ensure you familiarize yourself with all job requirements by reviewing the attached documents.

All new hires will undergo a probationary period during their initial six months in the position. Travel between hospital sites may be necessary.

Job Duties

- Deliver specialized pharmaceutical care in Cardiology, including non-medical prescribing where applicable, to a designated patient caseload, in accordance with the agreed scope of practice, managing risks and ensuring adherence to local and national clinical guidelines.

- Support the Clinical Service Line and Pharmacy department in fulfilling its responsibilities related to risk management, financial oversight, and clinical governance concerning medication use.

- Lead and advance clinical pharmacy audits and practice research within the cardiology domain, actively participating in initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety.

- Provide clinical supervision to junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians involved in medicines management, and pre-registration pharmacists.

- Serve as a professional role model for all registered clinical pharmacy staff, consistently demonstrating integrity, accountability, and leadership in all aspects of the role.

- Act as a source of expert advice on cardiology-related matters for other pharmacists and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree
  • GPhC pharmacist registration
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Relevant senior experience

Desirable

  • Independent Pharmacist Prescriber
  • Quality Improvement Training
  • Management courses
  • Postgraduate Masters in Pharmacy
  • Accredited Diploma Tutor
  • Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS)
  • Train the trainer qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of specialist practitioner practice
  • Experience in influencing multidisciplinary team members in delivering patient care
  • Relevant continued professional development
  • Evidence of managing and delivering a project
  • Experience in clinically supervising and training staff
  • Policy and service development

Desirable

  • Risk Management
  • Presentation to trust-wide meetings
  • Demonstrable evidence of undertaking research and audit to enhance patient care.
  • Experience in staff line management
  • Experience in delivering education and training to undergraduates and postgraduates across various healthcare professions

Knowledge

Essential

  • Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelines.
  • Knowledge of legislation/guidance relating to medication usage and prescribing
  • Awareness of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies

Desirable

  • Awareness of current NHS commissioning arrangements
  • Recognized as a specialist within the defined specialty

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Organized with the ability to devise, plan, manage, and prioritize work programs
  • Critical review and analysis of clinical literature and medicines legislation
  • Proficient IT skills to utilize clinical information systems, pharmacy computer systems, databases, and other software to enhance patient care
  • Demonstrable advanced clinical reasoning and judgment skills, with the ability to manage clinical risk during medication use

Desirable

  • Ability to formulate, lead, and implement service strategies within the directorate
  • Ability to integrate research into practice

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