Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist looking to develop a specialist interest in the field of surgery on the Luton and Dunstable site. As a department we will proactively assist the successful candidate to become the source of specialist knowledge in this field allowing them to become a subject expert in the management of patients undergoing for example, bariatric, colorectal, orthopaedic and vascular surgery.
You will be responsible for delivering the highest possible standards of patient care to our cohort of surgical patients and should demonstrate excellent personal, communication and problem solving skills. We are seeking a clinical pharmacist with the ability to influence senior medical, nursing, pharmacy colleagues and the broader MDT, and to contribute to guideline and policy development within this field.
As a GDE exemplar site we are a digitally advanced Trust with electronic prescribing in place since 2015, an Automated Dispensing System on each site, in excess of 200 electronic discharge referrals to community pharmacies per month and a wide range of other innovative digital solutions. We have an excellent support network for pharmacists of all grades and are unwavering in our commitment to your personal development.
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist pharmacist input to daily MDT board rounds and participate in twice weekly consultant-led ward rounds, working as an IP pharmacist actively prescribing medication for inpatients and writing TTAs in real time to facilitate an efficient discharge process.
- To be a source of expert specialist advice for matters relating to surgery for other pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
- To deliver specialist pharmaceutical care including non-medical prescribing as appropriate to a defined caseload of patients, in line with the agreed scope of practice.
- To support the Clinical Service Line and Pharmacy Department in meeting its risk and clinical governance responsibilities around the use of medicines through effective guideline, policy and SOP development and review.
- To undertake clinical supervision of Foundation Pharmacists, Senior Rotational Pharmacists and Trainee Pharmacists to support their development both professionally and clinically.
- To act as a professional role model to all registered clinical pharmacy staff, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to main job description for full summary of roles and responsibilities. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment officer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to main job description for full summary of roles and responsibilities. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment officer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree
- GPhC Pharmacist Registration
- Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Independent prescribing qualification (or planning to start)
- Relevant senior experience
Desirable
- Accredited Diploma Tutor
- Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation
- Quality Improvement Training
- MSc in relevant subjects (or equivalent)
- Train the trainer qualification
- Independent pharmacist prescriber
- Member of the RPS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist practitioner practice
- Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings as an influential member
- Relevant continued professional development
- Experience of clinically supervising and training staff
- Policy and service development
- Evidence of managing and delivering a project
Desirable
- Risk Management
- Presentation to trust wide meetings
- Research and audit experience to improve patient care
- Line management experience
- E&T experience to undergraduates and postgraduates of various health professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelines
- Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies
- Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation
- Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
Desirable
- Awareness of the current commissioning arrangements in the NHS
- Recognised as a specialist within the defined speciality
Personal Skills
Essential
- Organised and able to plan, prioritise and manage work programmes
- Critical review/analysis and interpretation of clinical literature and medicines legislation
- Appropriate IT skills are required to utilise clinical information systems, pharmacy computer systems, databases and other software to improve patient care
- Ability to apply logical and analytical skills to manage clinical risk during the use of medicines
Desirable
- Ability to formulate, lead and implement directorate service strategies
- Ability to integrate research into practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree
- GPhC Pharmacist Registration
- Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Independent prescribing qualification (or planning to start)
- Relevant senior experience
Desirable
- Accredited Diploma Tutor
- Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation
- Quality Improvement Training
- MSc in relevant subjects (or equivalent)
- Train the trainer qualification
- Independent pharmacist prescriber
- Member of the RPS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist practitioner practice
- Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings as an influential member
- Relevant continued professional development
- Experience of clinically supervising and training staff
- Policy and service development
- Evidence of managing and delivering a project
Desirable
- Risk Management
- Presentation to trust wide meetings
- Research and audit experience to improve patient care
- Line management experience
- E&T experience to undergraduates and postgraduates of various health professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelines
- Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies
- Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation
- Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
Desirable
- Awareness of the current commissioning arrangements in the NHS
- Recognised as a specialist within the defined speciality
Personal Skills
Essential
- Organised and able to plan, prioritise and manage work programmes
- Critical review/analysis and interpretation of clinical literature and medicines legislation
- Appropriate IT skills are required to utilise clinical information systems, pharmacy computer systems, databases and other software to improve patient care
- Ability to apply logical and analytical skills to manage clinical risk during the use of medicines
Desirable
- Ability to formulate, lead and implement directorate service strategies
- Ability to integrate research into practice
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).
