Senior Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services (Workforce Development)

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 07 July 2024

Job summary

Band 8b - Senior Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services (Workforce Development)

To support the Trust in the delivery of its strategy and vision, an exciting role for a Senior Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services (Workforce Development) has arisen.

Working closely with the Associate Chief Pharmacist for clinical services, the post holder will lead the department in the delivery of a high-quality clinical service whilst promoting staff development and well-being at work.

The post holder will contribute to, and support all aspects of Workforce Development, in collaboration with the Education and Training team and the Pharmacy Management Team.

In addition to excellent communication and leadership skills you will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have previous experience of working as a Lead pharmacist within a clinical environment. Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork and project management is essential as is experience of financial analysis, commissioning, and risk management.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to and support all aspects of Workforce Development, in collaboration with the Education and Training team and the Pharmacy Management Team.

To support and deputise for the Associate Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Services in the management of the pharmacy services with a particular focus on Admissions, VHS, Surgery and ICU specialtiTo assist the Associate Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Services Lead in providing professional and strategic leadership and advice to the Chief Pharmacist, and the Trust, on the pharmacy clinical services.

To manage a range of pharmacy staff and financial resources within the department that are relevant to his or her role to ensure the department achieve long-term financial sustainability as outlined in the Trust strategy.

To contribute as an advanced level practitioner to the Trust's Clinical Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation Service.

As member of the Senior Pharmacist Leadership Team (SPLT) to work closely with all members of SPLT including the Chief Pharmacist in delivering the Pharmacy Strategy and to help ensure the service is aligned with the requirements of the Trust. Furthermore, to support and live out the Trust CARE values accepting high standards from oneself and others.

About us

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and the towns and villages of west Berkshire.

At our heart we are a local hospital that works with NHS and social care partners to provide excellent healthcare services for over 500,000 people who currently live in our catchment area. We also provide specialist hospital services beyond the county's borders.

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6275365NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

MPharm (Master's degree) or equivalent Bachelor's degree
Current registered practising Member of GPhC
Specialist higher degree (Post-graduate diploma) in Clinical Pharmacy
Post-graduate training in leadership and management or a related area or demonstrating equivalent through experience at senior management level

Desirable

Advance Clinical Practitioner
Independent Prescriber
Project Management qualifications

Experience

Essential

Proven track record of managing conflict and ensuring equity and fairness in all areas of practice.
Skilled at arriving at considered judgements whilst ensuring excellent standards of behaviour as per the Trust CARE values.
Significant experience as band 8a specialty pharmacist, in a ward or clinic based, patient facing capacity

Desirable

Significant experience as band 8a specialty pharmacist, in a ward or clinic based, patient facing capacity
Significant experience of performing and supervising audit projects

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

MPharm (Master's degree) or equivalent Bachelor's degree
Current registered practising Member of GPhC
Specialist higher degree (Post-graduate diploma) in Clinical Pharmacy
Post-graduate training in leadership and management or a related area or demonstrating equivalent through experience at senior management level

Desirable

Advance Clinical Practitioner
Independent Prescriber
Project Management qualifications

Experience

Essential

Proven track record of managing conflict and ensuring equity and fairness in all areas of practice.
Skilled at arriving at considered judgements whilst ensuring excellent standards of behaviour as per the Trust CARE values.
Significant experience as band 8a specialty pharmacist, in a ward or clinic based, patient facing capacity

Desirable

Significant experience as band 8a specialty pharmacist, in a ward or clinic based, patient facing capacity
Significant experience of performing and supervising audit projects

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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