Job summary
Do you have a passion for hospital pharmacy and a proven track recordin clinical practice?
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for delivering exceptional patient care?
Why not joinBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence in patient care?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated pharmacist to take on a senior role as Lead Pharmacist -Gastroenterology within our dynamic Pharmacy team
Pharmacy is recognised as a key resource within our Gastroenterology department, and we are looking for an enthusiastic individual to lead services in this area working alongside other Specialist Lead Pharmacists.
Our department is dedicated to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines management systems into patient care. We are seeking a dynamic individual with strong organisational and communication skills, eager to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacy services for Gastroenterology patients. As part of the MDT, you will deliver a comprehensive, high-quality clinical service.
This role offers opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills, leadership capabilities, and operational expertise. You will be part of a forward-thinking pharmacy department that values innovation, professional growth, and teamwork.
If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role and make a real impact on patient care, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work at a senior level within the service and play an influential role in the patients care pathway whilst building upon proven clinical skills. The combination of responsibilities will significantly facilitate your growth in both the clinical and leadership aspect of this role.
You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing through evidence based guidelines. The post holder will develop, audit and monitor Medicines Management processes within the service and provide training and supervision to departmental staff.
In addition to well-developed communication and leadership skills you will have previous experience of working within a clinical environment and will have completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy. Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork would be advantageous.
Training and support will be provided. A commitment to continuing professional development is essential. It is envisaged that the candidate will possess a prescribing qualification or be prepared to work towards one.
About us
The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is a large department (over 150 staff) and a friendly environment with established senior support. We are dedicated to education and professional development and encourage/support ongoing education. We have a very favourable on-call commitment, that all pharmacists in the department contribute to.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac, Haematology and Cystic fibrosis patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the South.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and manage day-to-day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to Gastroentrology department.
See job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and manage day-to-day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to Gastroentrology department.
See job description for further details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational master's degree in pharmacy.
- 12 months pre-registration training and experience.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Non-medical Prescribing Qualification or working towards
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
- Management/Leadership qualification
- Membership of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
- Membership of the UK Clinical Pharmacy Association
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience of which 2 years must be within a Clinical Pharmacy role within a hospital setting at band 7
- Previous experience in providing information to support the annual budget setting process and trends within expenditure
- Previous experience in inputting to training programmes in a clinical setting
- Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
- Demonstrable experience of staff supervision/ management including the ability to delegate appropriately
- Experience in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Experience in clinical audit
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge - maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice
- Experience in medicines safety
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Understanding of key NHS issues in relation to Pharmacy
- Experience in investigating and identifying solutions for medication incidents.
- Examples of research within a pharmacy clinical setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence all members of the healthcare team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within Pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
- Analytical and judgemental skills
- Problem solving skills
- Pro-active and innovative
- Ability to organise and motivate oneself and others efficiently
- Ability to organise and prioritise tasks despite competing demands
- Evaluates quality of own work
- Ability to think strategically
- Sensitive and supportive
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines
- Computer literate
- Leadership skills
- Applies sound professional judgement to legal and ethical issues
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Negotiating skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational master's degree in pharmacy.
- 12 months pre-registration training and experience.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Non-medical Prescribing Qualification or working towards
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
- Management/Leadership qualification
- Membership of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
- Membership of the UK Clinical Pharmacy Association
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience of which 2 years must be within a Clinical Pharmacy role within a hospital setting at band 7
- Previous experience in providing information to support the annual budget setting process and trends within expenditure
- Previous experience in inputting to training programmes in a clinical setting
- Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
- Demonstrable experience of staff supervision/ management including the ability to delegate appropriately
- Experience in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Experience in clinical audit
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge - maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice
- Experience in medicines safety
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Understanding of key NHS issues in relation to Pharmacy
- Experience in investigating and identifying solutions for medication incidents.
- Examples of research within a pharmacy clinical setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence all members of the healthcare team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within Pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
- Analytical and judgemental skills
- Problem solving skills
- Pro-active and innovative
- Ability to organise and motivate oneself and others efficiently
- Ability to organise and prioritise tasks despite competing demands
- Evaluates quality of own work
- Ability to think strategically
- Sensitive and supportive
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines
- Computer literate
- Leadership skills
- Applies sound professional judgement to legal and ethical issues
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Negotiating 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).
