Advanced Paediatric Clinical Pharmacist, Critical Care

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's Leeds Children’s Hospital is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to join the paediatric pharmacy team within the PICU/HDU. This role provides expert pharmaceutical care to critically ill children and works within a wide MDT across paediatric specialties.

You will lead clinical activities, support junior staff and contribute to developing best practices in paediatric pharmacotherapy.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration and a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy.
• Substantial post-registration experience as a practising clinical pharmacist.
• Advanced clinical pharmacy knowledge applied to complex patient care.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills within MDT.
• Paediatric/critical care experience preferred; independent prescriber ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmaceutical care to critically ill paediatric patients.
• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary rounds in PICU/HDU and related services.
• Support, supervise and develop other members of the pharmacy team.
• Collaborate with advanced practitioners and national experts to improve care.

Skills

Advanced clinical pharmacy

Communication skills

Leadership

Paediatric/critical care

Clinical decision making

Education

GPhC registration

Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy

Independent prescriber (ideally)

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's Leeds Children’s Hospital is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to join the paediatric pharmacy team within the PICU/HDU. This role provides expert pharmaceutical care to critically ill children and works within a wide MDT across paediatric specialties.

You will lead clinical activities, support junior staff and contribute to developing best practices in paediatric pharmacotherapy.