Overview
Lead Pharmacist - Surgery 8b (Attracts 5,000 RRP)
Job Summary: An enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Clinical Pharmacist is sought to work within a Major Trauma Centre offering tertiary services across a wide range of surgical specialties. The post supports integrated multidisciplinary working, progress toward consultant-level credentialing in a surgical specialty, and the use of non‑medical prescribing in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role also involves leading a team of advanced specialist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and managing the pharmacy service for the Surgery Care Group and associated surgical areas. The department is pursuing an ambitious 5-year strategy and workforce plan approved by the Trust Board.
This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) totaling £5,000, payable on appointment (covering 36 months) in addition to a relocation allowance (subject to eligibility). The RRP is for external candidates only and pro rata for part-time staff. Further information on the RRP and Relocation Allowance is available on request.
Further study and practice-based research are encouraged and supported within this role.
Location: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Main duties of the job
* Provide a high-quality patient-focused clinical pharmacy service for patients within the Surgery Care Group, ensuring effective deployment of pharmacy staff to meet Trust needs (patient safety, flow, medicines reconciliations and discharges).
* Act as an advanced specialist pharmacist to the Surgery Care Group within your chosen area of practice.
* Be the named directorate lead pharmacist for the Surgery Care Group, alongside the Lead Pharmacist for Critical Care, Anaesthetics, Pain and Theatres.
* Lead teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and other healthcare employees.
* Promote the safe use of medicines across the Care Group.
* Collaborate with the associate chief pharmacist to define roles for non-medical prescribers and advanced clinical practitioners.
* Work towards credentialing as a consultant pharmacist within a surgical specialty.
* Develop and manage delivery of pharmacy services, monitor drug expenditure and deliver financial savings.
* Represent the clinical pharmacy team at internal and external committees and forums (e.g., Drug and Therapeutics Committee, Medicines Safety Committee, Clinical Governance, Care Group operational meetings).
* Lead on implementation of NHSE commissioning decisions relating to new technologies, ensuring safe prescribing through protocols and guidelines.
* Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics and MDTs; review prescriptions and communicate complex drug information to influence treatment options.
* Utilise non-medical prescribing and advanced practice skills across the care group in collaboration with the MDT.
* Lead monitoring, review and reporting of medicines-related incidents within the Surgery Care Group.
* Co-ordinate advanced specialist pharmacists and support wider Surgery pharmacy team (including band 6/7 pharmacists and technicians) to provide a safe, effective clinical pharmacy service.
* Ensure appropriate level of clinical pharmacy service for the Surgery Care Group; configure inductions and provide education and training to healthcare professionals, including medical students.
* Act as a role model as a clinical pharmacist and team leader within the multidisciplinary team.
* Practice as a Pharmacist Prescriber/Advanced Practitioner within the Service Line, maintaining professional competence and scope of practice at all times.
* Engage with Quality Improvement and practice research; develop and update clinical pharmacy policy relevant to Surgery Care group.
* Monitor and evaluate medicines-related protocols and guidelines; propose service changes where appropriate.
* Assist in the development and implementation of PGDs and non-medical prescribing initiatives where appropriate.
* Collaborate with external health and social care providers to form working partnerships across the wider healthcare system.
Advanced Specialist Pharmacist responsibilities
* Recommend appropriate therapy for individual patients when evidence is limited or contested, and contribute to antimicrobial surveillance and prescribing programs.
* Attend MDTs, ward rounds and specialty meetings to facilitate treatment decisions for highly complex patients.
* Promote compliance with local/national policies and formulary.
* Apply complex evidence base behind drug therapies; assess clinical requirements and request tests as needed.
* Support seamless transfer of patients between care settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy
* Current General Pharmaceutical Council registration
* Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
* Non-medical prescriber (or willing to undertake when requested)
Desirable
* Current registration with Royal Pharmaceutical Society
* Active involvement in Surgery & Theatres group within UKCPA or equivalent
* Member of UKCPA
* Postgraduate leadership qualification
* Postgraduate qualification in specialty
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Strong knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug use across surgical and medical specialties
* Experience in multiple clinical specialties; provision of pharmaceutical care in Surgical Care areas (inpatient and outpatient)
* Demonstrated leadership and management experience within a pharmacy practice
* Excellent communication and report-writing skills; ability to influence senior clinicians and managers
* Experience of teaching, training and people development; policy and guideline development
* Experience with quality improvement and practice research
* Experience of supervising staff and projects (including audits and research)
* Ability to work within MDTs and multidisciplinary teams
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
* Good communication skills (written and verbal) at all levels
* Time management skills
Desirable
* Potential for management ability
* Understanding of financial issues
Disclosure and Sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. Guidance on overseas criminal records and UK registrations is provided in the posting.
Employer details
Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Employer website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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