Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a driven clinical pharmacist to lead on the provision of clinical pharmacy services to the 14 bed ITU at our Luton and Dunstable site, which treats a diverse range of medical and surgical patients requiring multiorgan support. You will also be one of our lead pharmacists contributing to the running of our clinical pharmacy service and will have line-management and training responsibilities.
We are looking for dynamic, organised and motivated clinical pharmacist who has experience of working with the wider multi-disciplinary team in a variety of clinical specialties, including critical care, and will be supported to further develop their skills further in this lead role.
You must possess the vision, energy, enthusiasm and influencing skills to deliver the safest possible care to our patients. The ability to engage, motivate and work in close collaboration with medical, nursing, pharmacy and general manager colleagues will be essential.
In addition, at the Luton and Dunstable site, a new state of the art 22 bed ITU is being built, which is due to come online in 2025. Part of your role will include supporting the development pharmacy services to the new ITU and supporting critical care with the ongoing digital innovations being explored.
We are committed to personal development and you will also have the opportunity to undertake further training and will be supported to obtain additional qualifications relevant to this role.
Main duties of the job
- Work with, supervise, and be a role model for other pharmacists in order to lead, plan and develop an advanced specialist clinical pharmacy service, which is consistent with the priorities and needs of the relevant Clinical Service Line (CSL). This should be in line with local and national policies and best practice including compliance with legislation. This will ensure the safe, clinical and cost effective use of medicines and staff resources.
- Be responsible for delivering the defined service KPIs and include close working with other Lead or Specialist Pharmacists.
- Deliver specialist pharmaceutical care including (where applicable) non-medical prescribing in line with the agreed scope of practice, undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with clinical guidance.
- Support the CSL and Pharmacy department in meeting its risk management, financial management and clinical governance responsibilities around the use of medicines.
- Lead and develop clinical pharmacy audit and practice research within the critical care. To take an active part in projects to support patient safety.
- Undertake clinical supervision of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and pre-registration pharmacists.
- Act as a professional role model to all clinical pharmacy staff, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role.
- Be a source of specialist advice for critical care for other pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree
- GPhC Pharmacist Registration
- Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Independent prescribing qualification (or planning to start)
- Relevant senior experience
Desirable
- Accredited Diploma Tutor
- 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
Essential
- Experience of specialist practitioner practice
- Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings as an influential member
- Relevant continued professional development
- Experience of clinically supervising and training staff
- Policy and service development
- Evidence of managing and delivering a project
Desirable
- Risk Management
- Presentation to trust wide meetings
- Research and audit experience to improve patient care
- Line management experience
- E&T experience to undergraduates and postgraduates of various health professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Awareness of the current commissioning arrangements in the NHS
- Recognised as a specialist within the defined speciality
Personal Skills
Essential
- 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
- Ability to formulate, lead and implement directorate service strategies
- Ability to integrate research into practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree
- GPhC Pharmacist Registration
- Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Independent prescribing qualification (or planning to start)
- Relevant senior experience
Desirable
- Accredited Diploma Tutor
- 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
Essential
- Experience of specialist practitioner practice
- Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings as an influential member
- Relevant continued professional development
- Experience of clinically supervising and training staff
- Policy and service development
- Evidence of managing and delivering a project
Desirable
- Risk Management
- Presentation to trust wide meetings
- Research and audit experience to improve patient care
- Line management experience
- E&T experience to undergraduates and postgraduates of various health professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Awareness of the current commissioning arrangements in the NHS
- Recognised as a specialist within the defined speciality
Personal Skills
Essential
- 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
- Ability to formulate, lead and implement directorate service strategies
- Ability to integrate research into practice
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).
