Job summary
Are you a junior pharmacist with a passion for pharmacy, eager to take your career to new heights? Look no further! Our NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic Pharmacist to join our surgical team which covers 8 surgical wards, 9 theatres, an Ophthalmic Surgical Unit and a Urology Unit.
Why Choose Us?
- Comprehensive Training: Kickstart your journey with extensive training programs designed to enhance your clinical expertise and managerial skills.
- Innovative Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest medical technologies, fostering an environment of growth and innovation.
- Career Progression: Elevate your career through personalised development plans, with clear pathways to clinical and managerial roles.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse team of medical professionals who collaborate across disciplines, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
- Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in patient pathways, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications to improve patient outcomes.
- Choice: choose which surgical disciplines you would like to specialise in or rotate to gain a broader experience.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Pharmacy!
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey that combines clinical expertise and leadership development, apply today! Let's shape the future of pharmacy together!
Main duties of the job
- Provide pharmaceutical support surgical wards, optimising medication regimens to enhance patient safety.
- Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure accurate medication reconciliation, administration and minimize potential drug interactions.
- Engage in continuous professional development to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in pharmacy practice.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of pharmacy protocols and guidelines.
- Develop strong leadership and managerial skills, preparing for future leadership opportunities.
- Assist in the training and development of junior pharmacists, trainee pharmacist, technicians and assistants gaining valuable teaching experience
About us
The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is a large department (over 150 staff) and a friendly environment with established senior support. We are dedicated to education and professional development and encourage/support ongoing education. We have a very favourable oncall commitment, that all pharmacists in the department contribute to.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac, Haematology and Cystic fibrosis patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the South.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a specialist pharmacy service to the Surgical wards and directorates. To develop Pharmacy services within the speciality and to develop clinical skills within the area.
To support the Surgery Lead Pharmacist in the provision of a high quality, cost-effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to an identified Division and specialist area of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To play a key role in the Trusts agenda for the prevention of hospital acquired infections and prudent antibiotic usage.
Assist the Division and specialist area in control of their annual drug expenditure.
To fulfil role as a Non Medical Prescriber within specialist area. (Subject to necessary qualification)
See job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a specialist pharmacy service to the Surgical wards and directorates. To develop Pharmacy services within the speciality and to develop clinical skills within the area.
To support the Surgery Lead Pharmacist in the provision of a high quality, cost-effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to an identified Division and specialist area of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To play a key role in the Trusts agenda for the prevention of hospital acquired infections and prudent antibiotic usage.
Assist the Division and specialist area in control of their annual drug expenditure.
To fulfil role as a Non Medical Prescriber within specialist area. (Subject to necessary qualification)
See job description for further details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oVocational master's degree in pharmacy.
- o12 months pre-registration training and experience.
- oRegistered with the GPhC.
- oPostgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy.
Desirable
- oNMP qualification.
- oMembership of the UK Clinical Pharmacy Association.
- oMembership of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oMinimum of 2 years post-registration experience within hospital pharmacy
- oExperience in clinical pharmacy with knowledge of the therapeutics of common disease states.
- oUnderstanding of issues affecting the NHS and hospital pharmacy.
Desirable
- oClinical trials regulations.
- oManagement experience.
- oTeaching/training experience.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- oGood interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with ability to influence all members of the healthcare team.
- oGood organisational and time management skills.
- oAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- oAnalytical and judgemental skills
- oProblem solving skills.
- oPro-active and innovative.
- oAbility to organise and prioritise tasks despite competing demands.
- oSensitive and supportive.
- oFlexible, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines.
- oComputer literate.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oVocational master's degree in pharmacy.
- o12 months pre-registration training and experience.
- oRegistered with the GPhC.
- oPostgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy.
Desirable
- oNMP qualification.
- oMembership of the UK Clinical Pharmacy Association.
- oMembership of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oMinimum of 2 years post-registration experience within hospital pharmacy
- oExperience in clinical pharmacy with knowledge of the therapeutics of common disease states.
- oUnderstanding of issues affecting the NHS and hospital pharmacy.
Desirable
- oClinical trials regulations.
- oManagement experience.
- oTeaching/training experience.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- oGood interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with ability to influence all members of the healthcare team.
- oGood organisational and time management skills.
- oAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- oAnalytical and judgemental skills
- oProblem solving skills.
- oPro-active and innovative.
- oAbility to organise and prioritise tasks despite competing demands.
- oSensitive and supportive.
- oFlexible, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines.
- oComputer literate.
Desirable
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).
