Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a driven clinical pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy services to the 14 bed critical care unit and operating theatres at our Luton and Dunstable site, which treats a diverse range of patients requiring multiorgan support. You will also be one of our specialist pharmacists contributing to the running of our clinical pharmacy service and will have management and training responsibilities.
We are looking for dynamic, organised and motivated pharmacist who has experience of working with the wider multi-disciplinary team in a variety of clinical specialties, and will be supported to further develop their skills further in this role.
You must possess the vision, energy, enthusiasm and influencing skills to deliver the safest possible care to our patients. The ability to engage, motivate and work in close collaboration with medical, nursing and pharmacy colleagues will be essential.
In addition, at the Luton and Dunstable site, a new state of the art 22 bed ITU and new theatres complex is being built, which is due to come online in 2025. Part of your role will involve supporting the development pharmacy services to the new ITU and theatres. This will include supporting ITU and theatres with the ongoing digital innovations being explored at the Trust.
We are committed to personal development and you will also have the opportunity to undertake further training and will be supported to obtain additional qualifications relevant to this role.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide specialist pharmacist input to daily consultant-led ward rounds and weekly MDTs, working as an IP pharmacist actively prescribing medication for inpatients.
2. To be a source of expert specialist advice for matters relating to critical care and anaesthetics for other pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
3. To deliver specialist pharmaceutical care including non-medical prescribing as appropriate to a defined caseload of patients, in line with the agreed scope of practice.
4. To support the Clinical Service Line and Pharmacy Department in meeting its risk and clinical governance responsibilities around the use of medicines through effective guideline, policy and SOP development and review.
5. To undertake clinical supervision of Foundation Pharmacists, Senior Rotational Pharmacists and Trainee Pharmacists to support their development both professionally and clinically.
6. To act as a professional role model to all registered clinical pharmacy staff, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to main job description for full summary of roles and responsibilities. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment officer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
7. Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree
8. GPhC Pharmacist Registration
9. Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
10. Independent prescribing qualification (or planning to start)
11. Relevant senior experience
Desirable
12. Accredited Diploma Tutor
13. Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation
14. Quality Improvement Training
15. MSc in relevant subjects (or equivalent)
16. Train the trainer qualification
17. Independent pharmacist prescriber
18. Member of the RPS
Experience
Essential
19. Experience of specialist practitioner practice
20. Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings as an influential member
21. Relevant continued professional development
22. Experience of clinically supervising and training staff
23. Policy and service development
24. Evidence of managing and delivering a project
Desirable
25. Risk Management
26. Presentation to trust wide meetings
27. Research and audit experience to improve patient care
28. Line management experience
29. E&T experience to undergraduates and postgraduates of various health professionals
Knowledge
Essential
30. Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelines
31. Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies
32. Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation
33. Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
Desirable
34. Awareness of the current commissioning arrangements in the NHS
35. Recognised as a specialist within the defined speciality
Personal Skills
Essential
36. Organised and able to plan, prioritise and manage work programmes
37. Critical review/analysis and interpretation of clinical literature and medicines legislation
38. Appropriate IT skills are required to utilise clinical information systems, pharmacy computer systems, databases and other software to improve patient care
39. Ability to apply logical and analytical skills to manage clinical risk during the use of medicines
Desirable
40. Ability to formulate, lead and implement directorate service strategies
41. Ability to integrate research into practice