Job summary
In order to apply for this post you must be registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to lead and support the Clinical Pharmacist Team Leader - Medicines Governance to provide both Medicines Information and Clinical Trial Services across the Trust.
The post holder should have experience in Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Trials (GCP) and in delivering Medicines Information according to national standards set by the United Kingdom Medicines Information (UKMI) network. This post will be based primarily at Bradford Royal Infirmary with some cross site working. The post also involves:
- roducing and communicating specialised drug and medicine related information to patients, relatives and health care professionals.
- Providing input into risk reduction and clinical governance activities including the creation of Patient Group Directions and Shared Care Guidelines.
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of the Trust Formulary including unlicensed medicines.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and proven team working abilities. You will need to be able to work autonomously and manage your time effectively by prioritising your own workload.
Main duties of the job
To lead, deliver and provide a highly specialised enquiry answering service from the Medicines Information Services at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in line with the National standards set by the United Kingdom Medicines Information (UKMI) network.
To lead, deliver and evaluate pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials in line with ICH-GCP, European and UK clinical trials legislation and regulations.
To assist the Clinical Pharmacist Team Leader - Medicines Governance/Medication Safety Officer in developing and reviewing medicines related policies, guidelines and patient information.
To work across the Trust to ensure information required for formulary and commissioning meets the need of the process.
To manage the process for unlicensed medicine requests within the Trust in conjunction with QA and Pharmacy Stores, and maintain an up to date data base of unlicensed medicines in current use.
Applicants should be computer literate, have knowledge of electronic information sources and have experience in critical literature appraisal. They should have experience of audit and risk management.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy
- Significant experience of working in medicines information
- Significant experience of working in clinical trials
- Experience in critical literature appraisal
- Training and/or significant experience in clinical teaching / tutoring, audit, practice research, risk management
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, 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
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Broad knowledge of therapeutics
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the formulation, preparation, and therapeutic action of medicines
- Familiarity with ICH-GCP, EU legislation and UK regulations relating to Clinical Trials and unlicensed medicines
- Knowledge and understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of medicines information provision
- Knowledge and understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of clinical trials
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent relevant experience
- Current GCP certificate
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing qualification
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
- Leadership/Management qualification
- Working towards Faculty Accreditation
other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
Desirable
- Current driving licence/able to travel between sites
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy
- Significant experience of working in medicines information
- Significant experience of working in clinical trials
- Experience in critical literature appraisal
- Training and/or significant experience in clinical teaching / tutoring, audit, practice research, risk management
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, 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
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Broad knowledge of therapeutics
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the formulation, preparation, and therapeutic action of medicines
- Familiarity with ICH-GCP, EU legislation and UK regulations relating to Clinical Trials and unlicensed medicines
- Knowledge and understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of medicines information provision
- Knowledge and understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of clinical trials
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent relevant experience
- Current GCP certificate
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing qualification
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
- Leadership/Management qualification
- Working towards Faculty Accreditation
other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
Desirable
- Current driving licence/able to travel between sites
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).
