Job summary
Lead Pharmacist for ICU and Theatres
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust for a motivated and experienced Pharmacist to join our progressive Clinical Pharmacy Team as a Lead pharmacist for ICU and Theatres
In addition to excellent communication and leadership skills you will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and 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 and clinical pharmacy experience within the critical care areas where patients have one or more system failures is beneficial as is experience of financial analysis, commissioning and risk management.
Training and support will be given and a commitment to continuing professional development is essential.
Main duties of the job
To lead on the delivery of the Trust's Medicines Optimisation agenda to the patients admitted under the care of Intensive Care (ICU) and Surgical Theatres within the Trust.
To manage pharmacy staff working at a ward level within the designated areas including ICU & Theatres.
About us
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good'with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is"Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."
We areCompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We areAspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We areResourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We areExcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the job role, please refer to the job description and Person specification attached.
This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post holder.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Ade Ukoha - Associate Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Services: Tel 0118 322 6970 or email adegbayi.ukoha@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the job role, please refer to the job description and Person specification attached.
This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post holder.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Ade Ukoha - Associate Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Services: Tel 0118 322 6970 or email adegbayi.ukoha@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent registered practising Member of GPhC
- oPostgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- oIndependent Pharmacist Prescriber or will to work towards qualification
- oMasters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- oAdvance Clinical Practitioner
- oAccredited Diploma Tutor
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment.
- oClinical pharmacy experience at ward level.
- oMultidisciplinary team work
Desirable
- oExperience of writing protocols and PGDs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent registered practising Member of GPhC
- oPostgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- oIndependent Pharmacist Prescriber or will to work towards qualification
- oMasters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- oAdvance Clinical Practitioner
- oAccredited Diploma Tutor
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment.
- oClinical pharmacy experience at ward level.
- oMultidisciplinary team work
Desirable
- oExperience of writing protocols and PGDs
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).
