Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to join us in our pharmacy team. The role will lead and manage the Durham and Darlington locality to deliver medicines optimisation and governance to our inpatients based at our hospital sites in Durham, Bishop Auckland and Darlington. Whilst you will be joining an established team, you will have the opportunity to work with pharmacy colleagues and clinicians in the locality to further develop the role and team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have experience of working at a high level in a range of clinical settings, ideally including mental health services. A good track record in a pharmacy leadership and management role is essential. Whilst the successful candidate can be based at either West Park Hospital in Darlington or Lanchester Road Hospital in Durham, there is a requirement to work across all sites in the locality.
About us
You will join our friendly and welcoming team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants based at our main Trust sites of Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough, West Park Hospital in Darlington, Lanchester Road Hospital in Durham and Foss Park Hospital in York. As a lead pharmacist, you will be part of the Trustwide Pharmacy Leadership Team and be involved in developing and steering the pharmacy team's strategy, ethos and culture.
Date posted
04 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-PH-005-24
Job locations
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
Darlington
DL2 2TS
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To lead and manage the development, delivery and governance of Medicines optimisation services to inpatients in the Durham and Darlington locality
2. To line manage and professionally support Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, and consider the development of skill mix within the Durham and Darlington locality
3. To lead on designated areas of pharmacy responsibility across the whole trust
4. To work with all professional staff, patients and carers in the provision of a inpatient medicines optimisation service, ensuring high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care - including visits to clinical areas as needed
5. To deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist and Chief Pharmacist and be involved in pharmacy service developments as needs or opportunities arise
6. To be engaged in delivering the Trusts medicines optimisation strategy / framework, in particular the governance of medicines within inpatient areas in Durham and Darlington.
7. To be engaged in an aspect of the clinical pharmacy services
8. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities
9. To promote at all times a positive image of the Pharmacy profession and the wider Trust
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Informal enquires to Ros Prior, Deputy Chief Pharmacist - available Mon-Thurs 9am-5.00pm
07717727668 /
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
10. Experience of mental health pharmacy or clinical experience in a variety of settings
11. Multi-disciplinary team working
12. Supervised or managed others
Desirable
13. Clinical Audit
14. Change management
15. Project management experience
16. R&D
Qualifications
Essential
17. Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent
18. Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
19. Postgraduate qualification in clinical and /or psychiatric pharmacy
20. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
21. Postgraduate pharmacist independent/supplementary prescribing practice certificate
22. Recognised leadership qualification
23. Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
24. RPS Faculty Member
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
25. Confident and articulate communicator both written and verbal
26. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
27. IT skills
28. Drug Information skills
29. Understanding of health service issues in primary and secondary care
30. Understanding of the risk issues associated with medicines
Desirable
31. Critical appraisal skills
32. To use the Internet to provide useful information and search bibliographic databases
33. Ability to work with data on Excel spreadsheets
34. Trust QIS knowledge
35. Coaching Skills