4245 - Lead Pharmacist - Cardiology & Respiratory
BarnsleyHospital is one of the leading NHS foundation trusts in the country renownedfor its top performance, friendly culture, and convenient location. Barnsley isclose to the M1 and on the edge of the scenic Peak District National Park withclose proximity to Leeds and Sheffield. As a district hospital, we provide a rangeof high-quality acute hospital services including emergency departmentservices, outpatient clinics, inpatient services, and maternity and childrensservices. We also provide a number of specialised services, including cancerand surgical services.
Ourinclusive and diverse Pharmacy department has a strong clinical presence in allareas. We have an establishment of over 100 members and enjoy an excellentreputation within the Trust where we provide patient-centred clinical Pharmacyservices to some 400 beds across medical, surgical and specialist areas as wellas a number of outpatient clinics. Weare innovative and forward-thinking and have invested in a host of technicalimprovements, including robotics and state of the art dispensaries and technicalservices. The department is noted to be very friendly, and is constantlylooking to develop and expand. This is an exciting time at Barnsley Hospitalwith the recent implementation of electronic prescribing bringing excellentopportunities for further innovation and service development.
Main duties of the job
Following a thorough and structured induction programme youwill join our team of ward-based clinical pharmacists. The role include:
To participate in theprovision of a full pharmaceutical service to the Cardiology and Respiratorywards.
To practice as a fully registered non-medicalindependent prescriber (following appropriate training).
To develop, implement, monitor and evaluateprotocols and guidelines within the Cardiology and Respiratory specialist areas.
If you are a self-motivated andforward-thinking pharmacist and would like to play an integral part in theclinical pharmacy service development, we have the perfect opportunity for you!We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to lead anddevelop our pharmacy service on the Cardiology and Respiratory wards. As wellas being able to demonstrate strong leadership and service development skills,you will be able to exercise advanced clinical skills by participating in wardrounds and within MDT discussions. Strong communication skills and team workingis essential as you will be working with a wide range of healthcareprofessionals.
For an informal chat or toarrange a visit contact:Rachel Whitaker, Clinical Pharmacy Team LeaderCBU 1 (Medicine)Phone: 01226 436044 Email: Rachel.Whitaker7@nhs.netor Umar Patel, Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader CBU 2& 3 (Surgery, Womens, Childrens & Clinical Support Services)Phone: 01126 431928 Email: UmarPatel1@nhs.net
About us
Wereserve the right to close positions early
BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work
We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants
Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship
Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.
SupportingDocuments
Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
* Extensive knowledge and experience of working within hospital pharmacy.
* Knowledge of Medicines & Pharmacy Legislation, professional ethics, Health and Safety and the wider Health Service.
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance, Medicines Management, Risk Management, NICE guidelines, National Service Frameworks, Shared Care Guidelines and the modernisation agenda relevant to the post.
* Knowledge of theoretical and practical issues, including professional guidelines, related to use of medicines and practice of pharmacy in the specialist areas.
* Understanding and practical experience of audit.
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job
Qualifications
* Vocational Masters degree in pharmacy.
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Postgraduate qualification in pharmacy to Diploma level, relevant to post.
* Junior (supervisory) management training.
Experience
* Extensive post-qualification experience of hospital pharmacy service delivery, either from employment within the hospital service.
* Continuing Professional Development to the mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Training and experience including dispensary services, clinical pharmacy and medicines information.
* Previous pharmacy teaching experience.
* Previous experience in staff management.
* Previous experience in cardiology / respiratory areas.
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.
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