Advanced Specialist Pharmacist

4 weeks ago

Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven clinical pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy services to the 14 bed critical care unit and operating theatres at our Luton and Dunstable site, which treats a diverse range of patients requiring multiorgan support. You will also be one of our specialist pharmacists contributing to the running of our clinical pharmacy service and will have management and training responsibilities.

We are looking for dynamic, organised and motivated pharmacist who has experience of working with the wider multi-disciplinary team in a variety of clinical specialties, and will be supported to further develop their skills further in this role.

You must possess the vision, energy, enthusiasm and influencing skills to deliver the safest possible care to our patients. The ability to engage, motivate and work in close collaboration with medical, nursing and pharmacy colleagues will be essential.

In addition, at the Luton and Dunstable site, a new state of the art 22 bed ITU and new theatres complex is being built, which is due to come online in 2025. Part of your role will involve supporting the development pharmacy services to the new ITU and theatres. This will include supporting ITU and theatres with the ongoing digital innovations being explored at the Trust.

We are committed to personal development and you will also have the opportunity to undertake further training and will be supported to obtain additional qualifications relevant to this role.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist pharmacist input to daily consultant-led ward rounds and weekly MDTs, working as an IP pharmacist actively prescribing medication for inpatients. To be a source of expert specialist advice for matters relating to critical care and anaesthetics for other pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. To deliver specialist pharmaceutical care including non-medical prescribing as appropriate to a defined caseload of patients, in line with the agreed scope of practice. To support the Clinical Service Line and Pharmacy Department in meeting its risk and clinical governance responsibilities around the use of medicines through effective guideline, policy and SOP development and review. To undertake clinical supervision of Foundation Pharmacists, Senior Rotational Pharmacists and Trainee Pharmacists to support their development both professionally and clinically. To act as a professional role model to all registered clinical pharmacy staff, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to main job description for full summary of roles and responsibilities. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment officer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree GPhC Pharmacist Registration Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Independent prescribing qualification (or planning to start) Relevant senior experience

Desirable

Accredited Diploma Tutor Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation Quality Improvement Training MSc in relevant subjects (or equivalent) Train the trainer qualification Independent pharmacist prescriber Member of the RPS

Experience

Essential

Experience of specialist practitioner practice Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings as an influential member Relevant continued professional development Experience of clinically supervising and training staff Policy and service development Evidence of managing and delivering a project

Desirable

Risk Management Presentation to trust wide meetings Research and audit experience to improve patient care Line management experience E&T experience to undergraduates and postgraduates of various health professionals

Knowledge

Essential

Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelines Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times

Desirable

Awareness of the current commissioning arrangements in the NHS Recognised as a specialist within the defined speciality

Personal Skills

Essential

Organised and able to plan, prioritise and manage work programmes Critical review/analysis and interpretation of clinical literature and medicines legislation Appropriate IT skills are required to utilise clinical information systems, pharmacy computer systems, databases and other software to improve patient care Ability to apply logical and analytical skills to manage clinical risk during the use of medicines

Desirable

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

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