Job summary
The post holder will need to have strong leadership and managerial skills as well as the enthusiasm, vision and associated service development and negotiation skills to lead and develop the team which includes established, experienced highly specialist, specialist and rotational pharmacists. Experience in one or more of the specialties is desirable but not essential.
WHY APPLY: This role is a great opportunity to:
- Shape the future of Clinical pharmacy within the specialties using national programmes and local policies.
- Implement innovative ways to improve patient flow and optimise resources.
- Engagement with the digital agenda to support service development
- Professional Development - including leadership programmes.
- Great Team - work closely with the divisions, a supportive senior pharmacy structure and specialist pharmacists, as well as being part of a well-established clinical pharmacy service provided by clinical pharmacists and clinical technicians
We are looking for candidates with:
Strong leadership skills
Management Skills
Passion to develop a high-quality service.
Enthusiasm for Service Development and innovation
Ability to motivate staff and develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
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Main duties of the job
Through effective leadership and management be responsible for the efficient delivery and further development of Clinical Pharmacy Services to the specialties of Medicine and Renal. This will be achieved through established and innovative practices.
Be the line manager to an established team of Senior pharmacists for the specialties of the post.
To provide professional advice and leadership on Clinical Pharmacy Practice to the specialties you are responsible for.
Ensure that the clinical pharmacy service is provided in compliance with Medicines Legislation, the Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council and Trust policies and procedures.
With the team you manage, identify and action drug savings for the specialties and ensure that financial intelligence is provided on a regular basis.
To ensure that medicine related governance issues are raised and addressed for the specialties.
- Teach and supervise pharmacists, technicians, students and other healthcare professional
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership - Responsible for leading the delivery, management and development of the Clinical Pharmacy Service to high standards of efficiency and effectiveness for the specialties.
Pharmacy Service Management - Lead on the recording, reporting and monitoring of Clinical Pharmacy interventions for the specialties.
HR - Responsible for the recruitment, induction and ongoing management of accountable staff according to NBT Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Clinical/Education and training and Other duties - please see a full JD&PS attached for finer details regards the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership - Responsible for leading the delivery, management and development of the Clinical Pharmacy Service to high standards of efficiency and effectiveness for the specialties.
Pharmacy Service Management - Lead on the recording, reporting and monitoring of Clinical Pharmacy interventions for the specialties.
HR - Responsible for the recruitment, induction and ongoing management of accountable staff according to NBT Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Clinical/Education and training and Other duties - please see a full JD&PS attached for finer details regards the role.
Person Specification
Education/training/qualifications
Essential
- UK registered Pharmacist
- Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification
- Evidence of CPD
- Leadership qualification
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Qualified Independent Prescriber
Work experience
Essential
- UK hospital pharmacy experience
- Relevant clinical pharmacy experience
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of audit and quality systems
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage time and prioritise effectively
- Proactive approach to the application of specialist pharmaceutical knowledge in order to enhance patient care
- Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area
- Relevant IT skills to ECDL level or equivalent
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage and motivate staff
- Ability to manage projects and change effectively
- Understand and practice excellent leadership skills
- Demonstrate good negotiating skills
Personal qualities/Special circumstances
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Education/training/qualifications
Essential
- UK registered Pharmacist
- Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification
- Evidence of CPD
- Leadership qualification
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Qualified Independent Prescriber
Work experience
Essential
- UK hospital pharmacy experience
- Relevant clinical pharmacy experience
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of audit and quality systems
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage time and prioritise effectively
- Proactive approach to the application of specialist pharmaceutical knowledge in order to enhance patient care
- Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area
- Relevant IT skills to ECDL level or equivalent
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage and motivate staff
- Ability to manage projects and change effectively
- Understand and practice excellent leadership skills
- Demonstrate good negotiating skills
Personal qualities/Special circumstances
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
