Lead Pharmacist

5 months ago

Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Do you have a passion for Hospital Pharmacy and a proven track record within a clinical field?

Do you thrive on clinical variety but wish to develop within a speciality.

Why not join Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a forward thinking Trust.

Am exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to take on a senior role as our Paediatric and Neonatal Lead. The need for a pharmacy service within this area has been clearly identified and the department is primed for an enthusiastic individual to continue to grow and embed the pharmacy service.

Our pharmacy team has a strong commitment to advancing practice and embedding effective medicines management systems into patient care, we are now looking to appoint a dynamic individual with good organisational and communication skills who is keen to develop and establish the clinical service provided to the children's department. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will provide a comprehensive and high-quality clinical service.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing through evidence based guidelines and have the support of a large and experienced team to achieve this. The post holder will develop, audit and monitor Medicines Management processes within the service and provide training and supervision to departmental staff.Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork and previous leadership and management skills would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work at a senior level within the service and play an influential role in the patients care pathway whilst building upon proven clinical skills. The combination of responsibilities will significantly facilitate your growth in both the clinical and leadership aspect of this role.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing through evidence based guidelines. The post holder will develop, audit and monitor Medicines Management processes within the service and provide training and supervision to departmental staff.

In addition to well-developed communication and leadership skills you will have previous experience of working within a clinical environment and will have completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy. Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork would be advantageous.

Training and support will be provided. A commitment to continuing professional development is essential. It is envisaged that the candidate will possess a prescribing qualification or be prepared to work towards one.

About us

The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is a large department (over 150 staff) and a friendly environment with established senior support. We are dedicated to education and professional development and encourage/support ongoing education. We have a very favourable oncall commitment, that all pharmacists in the department contribute to.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac, Haematology and Cystic fibrosis patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the South.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead and manage the day to day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to the Paediatric and Neonatal units.

To develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to meet the needs of the the speciality within the Families Division.

To 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.

To 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.

To ensure a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service is provided in line with service objectives.

To monitor, audit and evaluate clinical pharmacy service provision to the specialist area and provide regular feedback.

To contribute to the Antimicrobial stewardship programme at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist Antimicrobials.

To prescribe in line with Trust policies and procedures (Subject to necessary qualification).

See job description for further details.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Vocational master's degree in pharmacy. 12 months pre-registration training and experience. Registered with the GPhC. Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy.

Desirable

MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Management/Leadership qualification Membership of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. Prescribing qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

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.

Desirable

good Presentation skills good negotiation skills understanding of key NHS issues in relation to pharmacy

Work or other experience

Essential

Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience of which 2 years must be within a clinical pharmacy role within a hospital setting at band 7. Previous experience in providing information to support the annual budget setting process and trends within expenditure Previous experience in inputting to training programmes in a clinical setting. Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication. Demonstrable experience of staff supervision/ management including the ability to delegate appropriately. Experience in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines. Experience in clinical audit

Other

Essential

Demonstrable commitment to professional development. Flexible and Adaptable

Desirable

Active involvement in national forums

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