Lead Pharmacist for Paediatrics and Women’s Services
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Job overview
Lead Pharmacist for Paediatrics and Women's Services.
Previous candidates no need to apply.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Pharmacist to join our team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Lead Pharmacist for Paediatrics and Women's Services.
The post holder will be a key member of the clinical pharmacy team providing services to paediatric, gynaecology and obstetrics teams.
In addition to excellent communication and leadership skills you will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have previous experience of working within a clinical environment and will have completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy.Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork and project management is beneficial as is experience of, financial analysis, commissioning and risk management.
Previous hospital pharmacy paediatrics and women’s services essential for the role.
Training and support will be given and a commitment to continuing professional development is essential.
We would also consider a band 7 – 8a development programme for interested candidates who do not have sufficient experience.
Main duties of the job- To lead in delivering the clinical pharmacy medicines optimisation service to patients admitted under the care of Women’s Services and Children’s Services
- Ensure excellent patient care through professional advice and services
- Work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary and pharmacy environment and maintain rapport with medical and other colleagues.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South-Central Strategic Health Authority.The Trust has a successful record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north.
The Trust is Reading's biggest employer.
We put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words, and actions.
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate.
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live.
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the job role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent (from an accredited University registered with GPhC
- Current registered practising Member of GPhC
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, MSc or other Clinical Postgraduate qualification
- Member of UKCPA
- Hospital Pre-Registration training
- Independent pharmacist prescriber
Experience
Essential criteria- Substantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment.
- Substantial clinical pharmacy experience at ward level
- Extensive multi-disciplinary Teamwork
- Experience in managing staff
- Special interest in paediatrics and womens services
- Experience of developing protocols, guidlines and PGDs
- Specialist experience in paediatrics and womens services
- Experience of line management or trainee mentoring
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- NHS pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Money Advice Service
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- On-site nursery (based at RBH)
- Full educational library services
- Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
- Bus to work scheme
- Excellent rail and bus links
- A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.
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