Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please refer to the contact details below. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Pharmacy degree (Masters level) Registration with the GPhC Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent. Independent prescribing qualification (or planning to start) Relevent Senior experience Desirable criteria Member of the RPS Stage II Faculty Member of the RPS (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation Independent pharmacist prescriber Management training Quality Improvement Training Member of NPPG Accredited Diploma Tutor Experience Essential criteria Extensive recent post-registration hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist at band 8a in the relevant specialist clinical area Experienced clinical pharmacist with a range of clinical specialities Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings as an influential member Experience of developing and reviewing drug policies and treatment guidelines Experience of the practical application of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives Experience of drug expenditure analysis and reporting Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development Demonstrable evidence of undertaking research and audit and using the results to improve patient care Policy and service development including driving performance and meeting KPIs Desirable criteria Experience of managing and leading a team Presentation to Trust-wide and External meetings Experience of writing a business case Risk management E&T experience to undergraduates and postgraduates of various health professionals Knowledge Essential criteria Advanced detailed clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within the specialist area Knowledge of NICE, Health Education England (HEE), NHS Improvement patient and their local implementation Knowledge of NHS commissioning processes Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies Desirable criteria Principles of Quality Improvement Advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement. Ability to apply logical and analytical skills to manage clinical risk during the use of medicines Personal Skills Essential criteria Organised and able to plan, prioritise 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 Ability to apply logical and analytical skills to manage clinical risk during the use of medicines Desirable criteria Ability to formulate, lead and implement directorate service strategies Ability to integrate research into practice 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