Job summary This is an fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced clinical pharmacist to join our dynamic, innovative children's pharmacy team in Leicester in a newly funded Neonatal Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner role. You will be working closely with key stakeholders across several clinical areas, patient safety and primary care on both trust and system wide initiatives. Key contacts will be our CMG lead pharmacist, neonatal consultant team, neonatal matrons and ward manager. The post holder will be expected to liaise with East Midlands neonatal network. The post holder is expected to be a role model and contribute and lead on ongoing development of pharmacy services in neonatology (depending on experience) as well as having an active role on relevant regional and national neonatal projects. An independent prescribing qualification will be required for the role, or a commitment to work towards one. Key to this role is collaborative working and excellent communication skills, good insight into clinical governance related to neonatal medicine and pragmatic solutions to complex problems. We believe in investing on our team. In this role we will support you with dedicated time to train, leadership development opportunities, independent prescribing training and regular opportunities for innovation and improvement.The role will have a bespoke job plan. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a highly specialised pharmacy service to patients across the Trust. They will be expected to provide expertise to pharmacy, nursing and medical staff (within the Trust and externally) on the management of individual patients, ensuring the safe and efficient provision of medicines and pharmacy services to our neonatal areas. They will be expected to integrate with the relevant clinical teams to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues. They will take overarching responsibility for all pharmacy research and audit projects within the service and be responsible for overseeing training including undergraduate placements, trainee pharmacists and diploma including independent prescribing. Will provide pharmacy clinical services to neonatal areas at the trust About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Date posted 20 January 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, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 358-6699451-CSI-BC Job locations Leicester Royal Infirmary Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the provision of pharmacy services to the neonatal units across UHL. Specific responsibilities include: To ensure the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive (clinical, supply, financial and operational) pharmaceutical service to the Trust. Delivery of high quality, innovative, advanced practice pharmacy clinical services in both in-patient and outpatient settings If a prescriber, to undertake clinics within a specific area Clinically screen prescriptions Provide expert clinical advice to the neonatal areas. Provide pharmacy input to MDT and ward rounds. Provide pharmacy suport to the neonatal transport service where required. Ensure pharmacy care is delivered in line with the NPPG guidelines for neonatal services Oversee training of staff, including undergraduate placements, trainee and foundation pharmacists, diploma and IP students Please see Job Description for further details Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the provision of pharmacy services to the neonatal units across UHL. Specific responsibilities include: To ensure the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive (clinical, supply, financial and operational) pharmaceutical service to the Trust. Delivery of high quality, innovative, advanced practice pharmacy clinical services in both in-patient and outpatient settings If a prescriber, to undertake clinics within a specific area Clinically screen prescriptions Provide expert clinical advice to the neonatal areas. Provide pharmacy input to MDT and ward rounds. Provide pharmacy suport to the neonatal transport service where required. Ensure pharmacy care is delivered in line with the NPPG guidelines for neonatal services Oversee training of staff, including undergraduate placements, trainee and foundation pharmacists, diploma and IP students Please see Job Description for further details Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with GPhC Member of professional organisation e.g. RPS, NPPG or UKCPA Registered practicing Independent Prescriber Desirable Teaching qualification Capability to work towards a professional doctorate Experience Essential Significant experience at band 8a or equivalent in relevant speciality Significant experience of delivering education and training at post-graduate level Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality Broad knowledge on the use of medicines used within speciality Evidence of presentations at local, regional, national level. Evidence of leading guideline development and implementation Evidence of involvement in service developments Evidence of application of clinical governance skills to wider patient care Publications and professional presentations. Desirable Project management experience Managerial experience and responsibility Evidence of working with higher education institutes and/or nationality accredited training organisations Communications and relationship skills Essential Able to provide highly complex information on issues and impart knowledge to other healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultant level/regional level) Significant experience of working with patients e.g. clinics Ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team and on own Able to articulate personal development needs Excellent communication skills - written and oral Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Evidence of excellent decision making in clinical care, including data interpretation Able to think and solve problems strategically as well as locally, demonstrating imaginative, effective use of resources Skills Essential Demonstrate the ability to work proactively and innovatively in highly demanding environment. Maintained and developed clinical leadership skills, including motivation, co-ordination, time management Evidence of significant involvement in change management Further evidence of continued leadership development Credibility with other professional and non-professional staff Committed to high professional standards Planning and organisation skills Essential Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word. PowerPoint and Excel. Good knowledge of clinical information systems Competent to utilise medical databases and search engines to access current evidence / literature Competent in databases and spreadsheets Audit and Interview Essential Demonstrates ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians Evidence of audit's undertaken and outcomes Evidence of implementation of research based practice Desirable Completed course/module in research methods Evidence of participation in research projects Contribution to academic programmes Published in peer reviewed journals Equality and Diversity Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with GPhC Member of professional organisation e.g. RPS, NPPG or UKCPA Registered practicing Independent Prescriber Desirable Teaching qualification Capability to work towards a professional doctorate Experience Essential Significant experience at band 8a or equivalent in relevant speciality Significant experience of delivering education and training at post-graduate level Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality Broad knowledge on the use of medicines used within speciality Evidence of presentations at local, regional, national level. Evidence of leading guideline development and implementation Evidence of involvement in service developments Evidence of application of clinical governance skills to wider patient care Publications and professional presentations. Desirable Project management experience Managerial experience and responsibility Evidence of working with higher education institutes and/or nationality accredited training organisations Communications and relationship skills Essential Able to provide highly complex information on issues and impart knowledge to other healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultant level/regional level) Significant experience of working with patients e.g. clinics Ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team and on own Able to articulate personal development needs Excellent communication skills - written and oral Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Evidence of excellent decision making in clinical care, including data interpretation Able to think and solve problems strategically as well as locally, demonstrating imaginative, effective use of resources Skills Essential Demonstrate the ability to work proactively and innovatively in highly demanding environment. Maintained and developed clinical leadership skills, including motivation, co-ordination, time management Evidence of significant involvement in change management Further evidence of continued leadership development Credibility with other professional and non-professional staff Committed to high professional standards Planning and organisation skills Essential Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word. PowerPoint and Excel. Good knowledge of clinical information systems Competent to utilise medical databases and search engines to access current evidence / literature Competent in databases and spreadsheets Audit and Interview Essential Demonstrates ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians Evidence of audit's undertaken and outcomes Evidence of implementation of research based practice Desirable Completed course/module in research methods Evidence of participation in research projects Contribution to academic programmes Published in peer reviewed journals Equality and Diversity Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)