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Lead Pharmacist - Cardiology
The closing date is 29 September 2025
Do you have a passion for Hospital Pharmacy and a proven track record within a clinical field? Why not join Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a forward-thinking Trust? An excellent opportunity has arisen for an aspirational and motivated individual to work in a senior role within the Team. Pharmacy is seen as a key resource in the within our specialistCardiology department. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Pharmacist to lead on services to the Cardiology department, whilst also playing a senior role within the Pharmacy team alongside other Specialist Lead Pharmacists. 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 beinvolved in the development of the Clinical Pharmacy service provided to Cardiology patients. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will provide a comprehensive and high-quality clinical service.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 will significantly facilitate your growth in both the clinical and leadership aspect of this role.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 andsupervision 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 provided. 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
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 will significantly facilitate your growth in both the clinical and leadership aspect of this role.
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 provided. 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
About the Pharmacy Department and TrustThe Trust is a Teaching Hospital and a provider of specialist tertiary care for Cardiac, Haematology and adult Cystic Fibrosis services across this region. The Pharmacy Department provides specialist pharmacy services to these areas and more.Our core values provide us with the framework to create the right culture that supports our staff to be the best they can be and achieve better care together for the benefit of our patients.We have 4 core values:Positive - having a can-do response whatever the situation.Excellence - continually striving to provide the best care possible.People centred - serving people is the focus of everything we do.Compassion - always demonstrating we care.The Trust is a forward-thinking organisation and is constantly striving to improve services and medicines related outcomes for patients under our care.Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitimeworking can be explored. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview
Job responsibilities
To lead and manage day-to-day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to the Medical-Cardiology wards.
To develop, evaluate the clinical pharmacy services and deliver improvements to better meet the needs of the Medical-Cardiology areas; in accordance with the objectives agreed with the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Clinical services.
To ensure a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service is provided in-line with service objectives.
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 general Hospital Pharmacy skills and specialist knowledge in medicines used in the treatment of Cardiology and Medical patients.
To act as a key resource of expertise and knowledge for the Pharmacy Department and wider Trust within the Specialist Clinical Pharmacy area.
To prescribe in line with Trust policies and procedures (Subject to necessary qualification).
To provide a Specialist Clinical Pharmacy service to the Cardiology and General Medicine directorate.
To provide expert pharmaceutical knowledge and advice to the wider MDT in supporting the care of cardiology patients and medical patients.
Assist the Cardiology and General Medicine directorate in control of their annual drug expenditure.
To maintain a commitment to advancing clinical skills, knowledge and practice within the Specialist area of Cardiology, attending weekly teaching sessions and other opportunities for development.
To utilise specialist knowledge and skills to develop the students, trainee and rotational Pharmacists by providing opportunities for teaching sessions.
To play a key role in the Trusts agenda for the prevention of hospital acquired infections and prudent antibiotic usage; working to meet the agenda set out by the antimicrobial stewardship committee.
To contribute to the Antimicrobial stewardship programme at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist Antimicrobials.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy.
* 1 year pre-registration training and experience.
* Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council. (GPhC.)
* Postgraduate Qualification in clinical pharmacy at diploma level or equivalent knowledge.
* Prescribing qualification or working towards.
* MSc Clinical Pharmacy
* Registration with the RPS
Special skills and knowledge
* Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisation and time management skills
* Good clinical pharmacy knowledge - maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* 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.
* Understanding of key NHS issues in relation to Pharmacy
* Experience in investigating and identifying solutions for medication incidents.
Other
* Demonstrable commitment to professional development
* Assertive and inspires confidence.
* Willingness to contribute to the general work of the Pharmacy department.
* Innovative thinking.
* Flexible and adaptable.
Experience
* Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience of which 2 years 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 within 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
* Published audit and research
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.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£55,690 to £62,682 a year+£2,400 EDC payment
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