Job summary
Do you have a passion for Hospital Pharmacy and a proven track record within a clinical field?
Do you thrive on clinical variety but wish to develop within a speciality.
Why not join Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a forward thinking Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to take on a senior role within the Pharmacy Team. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic pharmacist to lead on services to the gastroenterology department whilst also playing a senior role within the pharmacy medicine team alongside other specialist Lead Pharmacists. The gastroenterology department is well-established, covering inpatient and outpatient activity alongside endoscopic procedures. The endoscopy department has 5 endoscopy rooms performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including EUS and ERCP and are the administrative site for delivering bowel cancer screening as well as bowel scope for the region.
The department has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines management systems into patient care and is now looking to appoint a dynamic individual with good organisational and communication skills who is keen to be involved in the development of the clinical service provided to the gastroenterology department. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will provide a comprehensive and high quality clinical service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work at a senior level within the service and play an influential role in the patients care pathway whilst building upon proven clinical skills. The combination of responsibilities within the role will significantly facilitate your growth as a Pharmacy practitioner.
You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing through evidence based guidelines. The post holder will develop, audit and monitor Medicines Management processes within the service and provide training and supervision to departmental staff.
In addition to well-developed communication and leadership skills you will have previous experience of working within a clinical environment and will have completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy. Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork would be advantageous.
Training and support will be given. A commitment to continuing professional development is essential. It is envisaged that the candidate will possess a prescribing qualification or be prepared to work towards one.
About us
The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is a large department (over 150 staff) and a friendly environment with established senior support. We are dedicated to education and professional development and encourage/support ongoing education. We have a very favourable oncall commitment, that all pharmacists in the department contribute to.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac, Haematology and Cystic fibrosis patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the South.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead and manage the day to day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to the Gastroenterology department.
To develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to meet the needs of the relevant speciality within the Unscheduled Care Division.
To provide a framework for the safe, effective and economic use of medicine resources within the specialist clinical area utilising sound medicines management and clinical governance principles.
To develop and maintain highly specialist knowledge in medicines used in the treatment of gastroenterology conditions, and be a resource for the department/Trust within the specialist clinical pharmacy area.
To ensure a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service is provided in line with service objectives.
To monitor, audit and evaluate clinical pharmacy service provision to the specialist area and provide regular feedback.
To contribute to the Antimicrobial stewardship programme at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist Antimicrobials.
To prescribe in line with Trust policies and procedures (Subject to necessary qualification).
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational master's degree in pharmacy.
- 12 months pre-registration training and experience.
- Registered with the GPhC.
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy.
- Prescribing qualification or working towards
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
- Management/Leadership qualification
- Membership of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience of which 2 must be within a clinical pharmacy role within a hospital setting at band 7
- Previous experience in providing information to support the annual budget setting process and trends with expenditure
- Previous experience in inputting to training programmes in a clinical setting
- Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication.
- Demonstrable experience of staff supervision/ management including the ability to delegate appropriately.
- Experience in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Experience in clinical audit
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with ability to influence all members of the healthcare team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge - maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within Pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability in problem solving.
- Pro-active and innovative.
- Ability to organise and motivate oneself and others efficiently.
- Experience in medicines safety
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice.
- Evaluates quality of own work.
- Ability to think strategically.
- Applies sound professional judgement to legal and ethical issues.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
- Negotiating skills.
- Understanding of key NHS issues in relation to Pharmacy with particular focus on acute medicine.
- Experience in investigating and identifying solutions for medication incidents.
Other
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to professional development.
- Flexible and Adaptable
Desirable
- Examples of research within a pharmacy clinical setting
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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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR