Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a driven clinical pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy services to the 14 bed critical care unit and operating theatres at our Luton & Dunstable site, which treats a diverse range of patients requiring multiorgan support. You will also be one of our specialist pharmacists contributing to the running of our clinical pharmacy service and will have management and training responsibilities.
We are looking for dynamic, organised and motivated pharmacist who has experience of working with the wider multi-disciplinary team in a variety of clinical specialties, and will be supported to further develop their skills further in this 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 and pharmacy colleagues will be essential.
In addition, at the Luton & Dunstable site, a new state of the art 22 bed ITU and theatres complex is being built, which is due to come online in autumn 2025. Part of your role will involve supporting the development pharmacy services to the new ITU and theatres. This will include supporting ITU and theatres with the ongoing digital innovations being explored at the Trust.
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
- To provide specialist pharmacist input to daily consultant-led ward rounds and weekly MDTs, working as an IP pharmacist actively prescribing medication for inpatients.
- To be a source of expert specialist advice for matters relating to critical care and anaesthetics 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.
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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached 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).
