Advanced Specialist Pharmacist – Women & Children (Attracts £5000 RRP)
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Job Summary
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic clinical pharmacist with an interest in Neonatology, Paediatrics or Women's and Children's services? Are you at the stage of your career where you are looking to develop your clinical skills and work within well-respected multidisciplinary teams, managing the pharmacy service to paediatric, neonatal, maternity and gynaecology care areas? Would you like to work with a friendly and enthusiastic team and be encouraged to work towards credentialing for a consultant post alongside utilising your skills as a non-medical prescriber? If so, we would love to hear from you! Depending on the stage of your career, further study will be encouraged and supported. Practice research is also encouraged in this role.
This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) totalling £5,000, payable upon appointment, (covering 36 months of service) in addition to a relocation allowance (subject to eligibility). The RRP payment is for external candidates only and is pro rata for part time employees.
Main duties of the job
* Responsible for the provision of a high-quality patient-focused clinical pharmacy service for patients within Women and Children's Care Group.
* Work closely with the Lead Pharmacists for Women and Children's providing specialist pharmacy input.
* Undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and other healthcare employees.
* Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice to clinical specialties including Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), Paediatric Oncology, Paediatric Outpatients, demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness.
* Work closely with the Lead pharmacists & associate chief pharmacist for clinical services on the strategic development of clinical pharmacy services.
* Develop and manage the delivery of pharmacy services to ensure efficient use of resources and systems including monitoring drug expenditure.
* Work with the clinical and governance teams to develop guidelines, protocols and PGDs within Women and Children's services.
* Undertake audits and engage with Quality Improvement and practice research projects.
About Us
University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) NHS Trust is the largest hospital on the Southwest Peninsula providing comprehensive secondary and tertiary care to a population of around 2,000,000 people. We work closely with our community partners in delivering comprehensive health and social care.
UHP is working in partnership with University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marjon University. In Plymouth, we are undergoing an exciting transformation which is seeing the continuous development of career opportunities for the right candidate. Our team supports you to attain your goals.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Responsible to the Lead Pharmacist for Paediatrics and Sexual Health, Lead Pharmacist for Neonates, Maternity and Gynaecology and the Associate Chief Pharmacist Clinical Services for supporting the strategic planning and delivery of clinical pharmacy services to patients within Women and Children's services.
* Support the Chief Pharmacist / Deputy Chief Pharmacist / Associate Chief Pharmacist and Care Group Lead Pharmacists in developing, monitoring, and reporting on drug expenditure and medicines budget.
* Development, implementation, and update of clinical pharmacy policy in conjunction with senior pharmacists within Women and Children care areas.
* Work as a member of the Clinical Pharmacy Team, Women and Children care group service lines and wider UHP pharmacy team.
* Monitor, review, and report on medicines related incidents within Women and Children care areas.
* Provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy care to patients in Women and Children care areas including NICU, paediatric oncology, community paediatrics, paediatric outpatients and maternity.
* To manage, lead and co-ordinate pharmacy staff working in Women and Children care areas including junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
* To practice as an independent prescriber and engage with Quality Improvement and practice research.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy.
* Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate.
* Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma.
* Non-medical prescriber (or must be willing to undertake this when requested).
Knowledge and Experience Essential
* Excellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug use with the area of Neonatal and Women's or Paediatric Services.
* Demonstrable experience in a range of clinical specialties.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
* Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
* Time management 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.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
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