Job summary
Lead Pharmacist - Critical Care and Surgery The post holder is responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services to Critical Care (ITU / HDU / Outreach) and Surgery, across Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (CHS). The post holder will support the Principal Pharmacist in delivering the strategic vision for the directorate. The post holder will provide expert clinical pharmacy advice to all staff and patients associated within Critical Care, which will be their main area of clinical practice. They will act as a role model in the Critical Care pharmacy field and undertake clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and teaching of nursing and medical staff. They will be supported by a band 7 pharmacist who will lead the day-to-day delivery of the surgical team. The post holder will provide a high quality clinical pharmacy service which meets the needs of patients and healthcare professionals within and associated with the Trust. They will develop and implement medicine management systems concerned with Critical Care and Surgery services throughout CHS, and will act as the main point of contact between the directorate (Critical care and Surgery) and Pharmacy. Interview Date TBC
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Specialist Clinical Services
- Independent prescribing
- Management and Leadership
- Governance
- Education and Training
- Research and Development
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for
Job description
Job responsibilities
** ***Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the jobs responsibilities *****
Job description
Job responsibilities
** ***Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the jobs responsibilities *****
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy Degree
- Registered with GPhC
- Commitment to CPD
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Independent prescribing
- Post-graduate experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in areas relevant to this post
- Proven track record of postgraduate experience in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of managing, supervising and training of staff
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of formulating guidelines, policies and procedures
Desirable
- Experience of electronic prescribing
- Experience of implementing national policies or initiatives e.g. NICE
- Experience of supporting decision making in complex situations
- Experience of research and publications
- Experience of reporting and analysing drug expenditure
- Experience or participation on multidisciplinary ward rounds.
- Accredited tutor for JPB clinical pharmacy diploma .
- Experience of conducting / being involved with quality improvement & service development
SKILLS / ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent presentation & interpersonal skills
- Evidence of successful relationships with multidisciplinary teams and across professional groups
- Excellent prioritisation & organisation skills
- Effective time management and delegation skills
Desirable
- Influencing / negotiating skills
- People management skills, including appraisal
- Ability to manage change
- Able to embrace new technologies
- Be a team leader & motivator
- Able to resolve conflict and disagreement
- JAC literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical knowledge and practice relating to antimicrobials.
- Broad knowledge of all areas of clinical pharmacy.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
- Understanding of roles of other healthcare professionals e.g. members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Good IT skills and knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
- Awareness of current NHS issues including national and local priorities.
Desirable
- Knowledge of providing a specialist pharmacy service to critical care
- Understanding of interface issues
- Understanding of teaching / learning styles and methods.
- Management skills including leadership, teamwork and appraisals.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy Degree
- Registered with GPhC
- Commitment to CPD
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Independent prescribing
- Post-graduate experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in areas relevant to this post
- Proven track record of postgraduate experience in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of managing, supervising and training of staff
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of formulating guidelines, policies and procedures
Desirable
- Experience of electronic prescribing
- Experience of implementing national policies or initiatives e.g. NICE
- Experience of supporting decision making in complex situations
- Experience of research and publications
- Experience of reporting and analysing drug expenditure
- Experience or participation on multidisciplinary ward rounds.
- Accredited tutor for JPB clinical pharmacy diploma .
- Experience of conducting / being involved with quality improvement & service development
SKILLS / ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent presentation & interpersonal skills
- Evidence of successful relationships with multidisciplinary teams and across professional groups
- Excellent prioritisation & organisation skills
- Effective time management and delegation skills
Desirable
- Influencing / negotiating skills
- People management skills, including appraisal
- Ability to manage change
- Able to embrace new technologies
- Be a team leader & motivator
- Able to resolve conflict and disagreement
- JAC literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical knowledge and practice relating to antimicrobials.
- Broad knowledge of all areas of clinical pharmacy.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
- Understanding of roles of other healthcare professionals e.g. members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Good IT skills and knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
- Awareness of current NHS issues including national and local priorities.
Desirable
- Knowledge of providing a specialist pharmacy service to critical care
- Understanding of interface issues
- Understanding of teaching / learning styles and methods.
- Management skills including leadership, teamwork and appraisals.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
