Specialist Lead Pharmacist - Paediatrics and Neonatal
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic pharmacist to lead and shape our paediatric and neonatal pharmacy service at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. This role offers opportunities for advanced practice development, leadership growth, and innovation. You will collaborate with paediatricians to enhance services and deliver optimal pharmaceutical care for infants, children, and young people, whether acutely ill or managing long-term conditions. Our inpatient service includes a 12-bed neonatal intensive care unit, two developing level-2 paediatric intensive care beds, and 27 paediatric inpatient beds. The paediatric and neonatal services are regionally and nationally recognized for patient-centred, innovative care. Main duties of the job
This role offers the unique opportunity to provide ward-based pharmacy services to paediatric and neonatal clinical areas while also driving innovative improvements in line with governance, legislation, and cost-optimization goals. You will be at the forefront of enhancing pharmaceutical care and services for our youngest patients. As the lead pharmacist, you will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care to paediatric and neonatal patients, guided by national, regional, and local directives. This is a chance to shape the future of pharmacy services within a dynamic and forward-thinking healthcare environment. We are looking for a passionate and experienced pharmacist with exceptional communication skills, who holds or is nearing completion of a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy. This role is perfect for a pharmacist eager to lead, innovate, and make a real difference in patient care. Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached. Further exciting developments in this specialism include the potential roll out of EPMA across the paediatric inpatient areas in the near future. We actively encourage opportunities for research, service improvement, and pursuing postgraduate qualifications. Person Specification
Knowledge
Clinical Pharmacy knowledge associated with a 4 year Pharmacy degree course Experience gained through 1 year pre-registration training. Experience gained through vocational practice. Experience of staff management Qualifications
BSc, BPharm or MPharm in Pharmacy Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Diploma or MSc in clinical pharmacy gained through post-graduate study or equivalent experience including the CPPE Primary care pharmacy education pathway Qualification in management Independent prescribing Further Training
Experience of medicine usage evaluation and financial reporting Audit and/or quality improvement experience Practice research. Experience
Clinical knowledge from aspects of career to date. Appropriate experience of hospital pharmacy Evidence-based practice. Teaching experience Experience of extended roles Experience of specialist work within the medical area. Contractual Requirements
Flexibility. Able to work extended hours and On-Call. 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. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic pharmacist to lead and shape our paediatric and neonatal pharmacy service at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. This role offers opportunities for advanced practice development, leadership growth, and innovation. You will collaborate with paediatricians to enhance services and deliver optimal pharmaceutical care for infants, children, and young people, whether acutely ill or managing long-term conditions. Our inpatient service includes a 12-bed neonatal intensive care unit, two developing level-2 paediatric intensive care beds, and 27 paediatric inpatient beds. The paediatric and neonatal services are regionally and nationally recognized for patient-centred, innovative care. Main duties of the job
This role offers the unique opportunity to provide ward-based pharmacy services to paediatric and neonatal clinical areas while also driving innovative improvements in line with governance, legislation, and cost-optimization goals. You will be at the forefront of enhancing pharmaceutical care and services for our youngest patients. As the lead pharmacist, you will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care to paediatric and neonatal patients, guided by national, regional, and local directives. This is a chance to shape the future of pharmacy services within a dynamic and forward-thinking healthcare environment. We are looking for a passionate and experienced pharmacist with exceptional communication skills, who holds or is nearing completion of a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy. This role is perfect for a pharmacist eager to lead, innovate, and make a real difference in patient care. Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached. Further exciting developments in this specialism include the potential roll out of EPMA across the paediatric inpatient areas in the near future. We actively encourage opportunities for research, service improvement, and pursuing postgraduate qualifications. Person Specification
Knowledge
Clinical Pharmacy knowledge associated with a 4 year Pharmacy degree course Experience gained through 1 year pre-registration training. Experience gained through vocational practice. Experience of staff management Qualifications
BSc, BPharm or MPharm in Pharmacy Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Diploma or MSc in clinical pharmacy gained through post-graduate study or equivalent experience including the CPPE Primary care pharmacy education pathway Qualification in management Independent prescribing Further Training
Experience of medicine usage evaluation and financial reporting Audit and/or quality improvement experience Practice research. Experience
Clinical knowledge from aspects of career to date. Appropriate experience of hospital pharmacy Evidence-based practice. Teaching experience Experience of extended roles Experience of specialist work within the medical area. Contractual Requirements
Flexibility. Able to work extended hours and On-Call. 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. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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