Contract Fixed term: 10 months (To provide cover during a secondment.)
Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref 389-24-6884141
Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Bradford Teaching Hospitals
Town Bradford
Salary £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 21/01/2025 23:59
Lead Pharmacist Children’s Services fixed term NHS AfC: Band 8a Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated pharmacist to join the Paediatric / Neonatal team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals. You will be supported by a team of experienced clinicians who value your input and contribution to patient care.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team to enhance the patient experience and work alongside the current Paediatric / Neonatal pharmacist in helping to deliver outstanding pharmacy services. They will be passionate about maintaining high standards of patient care, have strong teamwork ethics and a sense of accountability. You will supervise and teach others as part of your role.
Main duties of the job The paediatric ward has 41 inpatient beds and is attached to the Children’s Clinical Decision Area which is the paediatric assessment unit. Our neonatal unit has 40 cots split between NICU and TCU. As a level 3 NICU, they care for some of the sickest / earliest born babies.
The Foundation Trust is committed to supporting transformation and is investing in our Outstanding Pharmacy Services (OPS) programme which provides opportunities to shape the way we work and the services we deliver. As part of this transformation programme, you will be given the opportunity to develop your quality improvement skills through undertaking training and application to practice.
Please note this post is subject to a probationary period of six months.
Working for our organisation 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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Significant post-registration experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy
Training and/or significant experience in clinical teaching / tutoring, audit, practice research, risk management
Experience of working in a similar role
Skills
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
Knowledge
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
MPharm or equivalent
Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Working towards Faculty Accreditation
Other
Demonstrate continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through extensive experience
Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
Current driving licence/able to travel between sites (reasonable adjustments will be considered)
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further information, please contact Philip Moore, Assistant Director of Pharmacy (Clinical Services) on 01274 364231, email [emailprotected]
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