Lead Pharmacist - Aseptic and Production Services
The post-holder will be the Lead Pharmacist for Aseptic Production Services, and will develop the specialist aseptic production service in line with local and national standards and policies, ensuring the safe, clinical and cost-effective use of medicines and staff resources.
Fulfilling the role of Accountable Pharmacist, the post-holder will work closely with local aseptic services and quality assurance teams, as well as regional and national quality assurance bodies, to ensure that the production unit at West Suffolk Hospital is working in accordance with Section 10 regulations for an unlicensed unit.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
* Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
* Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable experience
* Registered as a pharmacist with The General Pharmaceutical Council
* MSc in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy
* Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (Leeds University) or equivalent or willing to complete
* Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience & Knowledge
* Extensive post‑registration experience with substantial aseptic production experience
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Experience in providing and evaluating pharmacy education & training including mentorship
* Experience of managing or supervising other staff
* Experience of implementing and/or reviewing policies, guidelines, PGDs or equivalent
* Evidence of on‑going revalidation with the GPhC
* Highly specialised knowledge of aseptic preparation services in an unlicensed, Section 10 exemption unit
* Experience of releasing aseptically prepared products in an unlicensed, Section 10 exemption unit.
* Knowledge of how the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service must meet the needs of local and national priorities
* Knowledge of pharmacy based computer systems
* Experience in the provision of pharmacy expertise to the clinical governance agenda
* Experience of providing post‑graduate level training and/or education
* Experience of managing the entry of new medicines into a hospital formulary
* Experience of budgetary responsibility and/or experience with high cost drugs
Skills & Abilities
* Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients
* Able to provide expert advice on the use of medicines to treat patients within a specialist area
* Able to manage difficult or ambiguous situations
* Able to manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines
* Able to prioritise and manage workload
* Able to demonstrate an advanced level of reasoning and judgment
* Able to present complex information to a large groups of staff
* Able to train and supervise staff
* Able to undertake prescription review of complex medication regimes
* Attention to detail and good problem solving skills
* Experience of training and mentoring a team and leading on processes of change
Personal Qualities
* Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes positive team working ethic
* Shares information and good practice appropriately
* Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
* Maintains high levels of concentration for prolonged periods of time
* Excellent verbal and written skills
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata
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