Lead Pharmacist Children’s Services fixed term
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date: 21st
January 2025
(this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 22nd
January 2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 27th
January 2025
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.
About us 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 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)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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January 2025
(this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 22nd
January 2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 27th
January 2025
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.
About us 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 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)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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