Cardiology Pharmacist Specialist – Clinical Leader

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a pharmacist with an interest in Cardiology to join the Clinical Pharmacy team. The role focuses on delivering expert pharmaceutical care across cardiology and cardiothoracic services and contributing to medicines optimisation and patient outcomes.

You will work with leads, consultants and nurses to implement guidelines, support education and lead quality improvement projects, fostering professional development and future leadership in

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy and full registration with the GPhC.
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy and NHS practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Optimize patient care for cardiovascular conditions across cardiology and cardiothoracic services.
• Develop and implement clinical guidelines, protocols and service improvement initiatives.
• Deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services and medicine reconciliation, prescribing support and patient counselling.
• Contribute to education and training for pharmacy, medical and nursing staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Leadership

Teaching/training

Problem solving

Education

Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy

GPhC registration

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy

Membership of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Pre-registration training and experience

2 years post-registration hospital experience

Tools

None

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a pharmacist with an interest in Cardiology to join the Clinical Pharmacy team. The role focuses on delivering expert pharmaceutical care across cardiology and cardiothoracic services and contributing to medicines optimisation and patient outcomes.

You will work with leads, consultants and nurses to implement guidelines, support education and lead quality improvement projects, fostering professional development and future leadership in