Lead Pharmacist Bank to provide pharmaceutical care and medicines optimisation. We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic pharmacists to join our friendly team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about maintaining high standards of patient care, have strong team work ethics and a sense of accountability. Being committed to innovation and research, your quality improvement skills will be a key attribute, along with a proven ability to lead and manage change. You will supervise and teach others as part of your role. We are a welcoming and friendly hospital which is devoted to our vibrant diverse community. We know where we are going and seek inspirational, compassionate and caring individuals to join us. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff; we aim for a flexible approach to working hours and have a number of family friendly policies. Main duties of the job To take the lead for and provide and develop high quality clinical pharmacy services to the specialist areas in order to improve the quality of patient care, and to promote evidence-based, cost effective prescribing. Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills. Proven persuasion and negotiation skills (to influence prescribing), tact and diplomacy skills. Effective independent and team working skills. Proven problem solving approach on a wide range of clinical issues and able to think laterally to develop new ideas. About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: • We value people • We are one team • We care Were keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Job responsibilities To advise the Assistant Director of Pharmacy - Clinical Services and the Director of Pharmacy as necessary on any local or national issues or legislation relevant to the specialist areas, in order to ensure that any implications can be recognised and actioned at an appropriate senior level in the trust. To contribute effectively to patient care as part of the multidisciplinary team, by attending ward round or other appropriate meetings, in order to make proactive interventions in individual patients therapy and to provide information on drug related issues and to act as the lead pharmacy contact for the specialist area. Communicate specialised drug or medicine related information to patients, relatives, prescribers and other health professionals. Experience Essential • Significant post-registration experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy • Training and/or significant experience in clinical teaching / tutoring, audit, practice research, risk management Desirable • Experience of working in a similar role Skills Essential • Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills • Able to receive, summarise, communicate and present information to a wide range of professionals across the Trust • Proven persuasion and negotiation skills (to influence prescribing), tact and diplomacy skills • Effective independent and team working skills • Ability to analyse and interpret a wide range of clinical information • Proven problem solving approach on a wide range of clinical issues, and able to think laterally to develop new ideas • Able to assess staff performance against agreed standards and criteria, and to provide feedback and development • Able to prioritise with consultation, prioritise, plan and adjust current pharmacy services within the specialised area • Able to work effectively to short, medium, long-term and changing deadlines • Able to work effectively in front of an audience. • Able to review and provide specialised advice on medicine use in specific clinical areas. • Able to obtain, interpret, analyse and report on drug expenditure within the specialised area. • Able to work independently and under guidance, within departmental, Trust and statutory and professional codes of practice/ethics • Computer literate Knowledge Essential • Broad knowledge of therapeutics • Specialised knowledge of therapeutics and medicine use within acute medicine • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the formulation, preparation, and therapeutic action of medicines Qualifications Essential • MPharm or equivalent • Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) • Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience Desirable • Leadership / Management qualification • Independent Prescribing qualification • Leadership / Management qualification • Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain