Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on the advert. Person specification Knowledge Essential criteria Demonstration of up to date clinical awareness in medicine Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation Awareness of current developments in Pharmacy practice Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times Desirable criteria Computer literacy Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies Experience Essential criteria Evidence of audit Relevant CPD Experience of supervision Validated experience in delivering clinical pharmacy services to medical patients in a hospital setting Desirable criteria Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary setting Risk Management Research/Project experience Experience of training staff Policy and service development Qualifications Essential criteria Pharmacy degree (Masters level). GPhC registration Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Willing to undertake Diploma if not yet completed Willing to undertake Independent Prescribing course Desirable criteria Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Accredited Diploma Tutor Train the Trainer qualification Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) RPS Faculty Member portfolio in preparation Independent Prescriber qualification Skills Essential criteria Organised and able to plan and manage work programmes Critical review/analysis and interpretation of clinical literature and medicines legislation Appropriate IT skills are required to utilise clinical information systems, pharmacy computer systems, databases and other software to improve patient care. Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to influence other professionals Presentation skills Supervisory skills Medication counselling skills Desirable criteria Active involvement in supporting implementation of service developments Ability to apply logical and analytical skills to manage clinical risk during the use of medicines Report writing Negotiation skills It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. 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. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges