- To provide specialist pharmacist input to daily MDT board rounds and participate in twice weekly consultant-led ward rounds, working as an IP pharmacist actively prescribing medication for inpatients and writing TTAs in real time to facilitate an efficient discharge process.
- To be a source of expert specialist advice for matters relating to gastroenterology for other pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
- 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.
- 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.
- To undertake clinical supervision of Foundation Pharmacists, Senior Rotational Pharmacists and Trainee Pharmacists to support their development both professionally and clinically.
- 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.
- Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree
- Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Independent prescribing qualification (or planning to start)
- Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation
- Quality Improvement Training
- MSc in relevant subjects (or equivalent)
- Train the trainer qualification
- Independent pharmacist prescriber
- Member of the RPS
- Experience of specialist practitioner practice
- Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings as an influential member
- Experience of clinically supervising and training staff
- Policy and service development
- Evidence of managing and delivering a project
- Presentation to trust wide meetings
- Research and audit experience to improve patient care
- E&T experience to undergraduates and postgraduates of various health professionals
- Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelines
- Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies
- Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation
- Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
- Awareness of the current commissioning arrangements in the NHS
- Recognised as a specialist within the defined speciality
- 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
- Ability to formulate, lead and implement directorate service strategies
- Ability to integrate research into practice
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Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Part of 7 day service including late duties, weekends and on-call duties on request) Hours Full time hours per week (lates, oncalls (on request) and weekends as part of the Pharmacy 7 day service rota) Job ref 418-AHP9727-SJ-C
Employer Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Pharmacy, Bedford Hospital South Wing Town Bedford Salary £50,952 - £57,349 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/05/2024 23:59
Lead Pharmacist Gastroenterology (Maternity Cover) NHS AfC: Band 8a Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist looking to develop a specialist interest in the field of gastroenterology, due to the current post holder going on maternity leave. As a department we will proactively assist the successful candidate to become the source of specialist knowledge in this field allowing them to become a subject expert in the management of the following medical conditions: inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal surgery and liver disorders.
You will be responsible for delivering the highest possible standards of patient care to our cohort of gastroenterology patients and will demonstrate excellent personal, communication and problem solving skills as we are seeking a clinical pharmacist with the ability to influence senior medical colleagues on consultant-led ward rounds and contribute to guideline and policy development in their respective field.
You must possess the vision and energy to ensure delivery of a clinical pharmacy service which delivers the outcomes patients and clinicians expect. The ability to work in close collaboration with senior medical, nursing and pharmacy colleagues will be essential as will the ability to demonstrate patient focussed and leadership behaviours.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
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Experience
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Personal Skills
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.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Alastair Hill Job title Principal Pharmacist-Critical Care, Surgery & GI Email address Telephone number
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