Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced hospital pharmacist to join our group of senior pharmacists. In addition to leading the neurosciences pharmacy team, you will provide operational and governance support to the Salford Royal Hospital pharmacy department.
As the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a highly specialised pharmacy services to our patients at one of the busiest Neurosciences units in the UK.
You will collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and effective use of medications.
Your proven track record within acute hospital clinical pharmacy and neurosciences will be instrumental in shaping services.
We will support you to develop your clinical, leadership and research skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right Pharmacist and a warm welcome awaits you with our friendly and supportive teams both within the Salford Pharmacy Department and the wider Northern Care Alliance.
Main duties of the job
Supporting with the development of services for patients under the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences.
Provide clinical expertise and leadership and contribute to team development and research.
Responsibility for the co-ordination and review of Salford Care Organisation PGDs.
Provide support for Salford Care Organisation medication related incidents and subsequent investigations where necessary.
Operating as an active prescriber, leading your team to ensure medicines reconciliation is completed and ensuring medicines optimisation and safety projects are delivered.
Working with the senior clinical pharmacy leadership team to drive forward our clinical pharmacy service for the future.
Supporting the wider medicines optimisation strategy and clinical governance processes and be a role model for others.
About us
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent
- Post Grad Diploma/ MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
- Certification of non-medical Prescribing
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Relevant post qualification clinical pharmacy experience in an acute hospital, two of which must be in neurosciences.
- Good all-round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills
- Ability to work on initiative and as part of a team.
- Staff management and meeting skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent
- Post Grad Diploma/ MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
- Certification of non-medical Prescribing
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Relevant post qualification clinical pharmacy experience in an acute hospital, two of which must be in neurosciences.
- Good all-round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills
- Ability to work on initiative and as part of a team.
- Staff management and meeting skills
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).