Lead Pharmacist – Children’s Services

1 month ago


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

Job summary

If you are looking for an exciting new role working as a Lead Pharmacist in our team providing pharmaceutical care and medicines optimisation to our Children's services and neonatal unit, this is a perfect opportunity. We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic pharmacists to join our friendly team. You will be supported by a team of experienced clinicians who value your input and contribution to patient care.

We provide acute services to patients from across the City of Bradford and surrounding areas from our two large hospitals and three intermediate care sites. Being one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Care System (ICS) we provide all main specialties.

Please note this post is subject to a probationary period of six months.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidates will be passionate about maintaining high standards of patient care, have strong team work ethics and a sense of accountability. Being committed to innovation and research, your quality improvement skills will be a key attribute, along with a proven ability to lead and manage change. You will supervise and teach others as part of your role.

The role will involve working an average of hours per week, including some weekends and bank holidays on a rota. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff; we aim for a flexible approach to working hours, and have a number of family friendly policies.

About us

The Foundation Trust is committed to supporting transformation and is investing in our Outstanding Pharmacy Services programme which provides opportunities to shape the way we work and the services we provide.

We have good links with local education and training providers and have a strong research focus. The Bradford Institute for Health Research and The Wolfson Centre for Applied Health Research is based on the Bradford Royal Infirmary site.

We are a welcoming and friendly hospital that is devoted to our vibrant diverse community. We know where we are going, and seek inspirational, compassionate and caring individuals to join us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant post-registration experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy Training and/or significant experience in clinical teaching / tutoring, audit, practice research, risk management

Desirable

Experience of working in a similar role

Skills

Essential

Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills Able to receive, summarise, communicate and present information to a wide range of professionals across the Trust Proven persuasion and negotiation skills (to influence prescribing), tact and diplomacy skills Effective independent and team working skills Ability to analyse and interpret a wide range of clinical information Proven problem solving approach on a wide range of clinical issues, and able to think laterally to develop new ideas Able to assess staff performance against agreed standards and criteria, and to provide feedback and development Able to prioritise with consultation, prioritise, plan and adjust current pharmacy services within the specialised area Able to work effectively to short, medium, long-term and changing deadlines Able to work effectively in front of an audience. Able to review and provide specialised advice on medicine use in specific clinical areas. Able to obtain, interpret, analyse and report on drug expenditure within the specialised area. Able to work independently and under guidance, within departmental, Trust and statutory and professional codes of practice/ethics Computer literate

Knowledge

Essential

Broad knowledge of therapeutics Specialised knowledge of therapeutics and medicine use within acute medicine Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the formulation, preparation, and therapeutic action of medicines

Qualifications

Essential

MPharm or equivalent Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience

Desirable

Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Independent Prescribing qualification Leadership / Management qualification Working towards Faculty Accreditation

other

Essential

Demonstrate continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through extensive experience Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department

Desirable

Current driving licence/ able to travel between sites (reasonable adjustments will be considered)

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