Critical Care Pharmacist Team Lead (Band 8b) Part-Time

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 8b Pharmacist Team Manager for Critical Care to lead our critical care pharmacy service within a busy district general hospital. You will oversee a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, chair and contribute to ward rounds, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient care.

The role involves managing expenditure, collaborating with the Band 8a formulary team, and developing policies and training programmes.

Qualifications

• Current Band 8a pharmacist with critical care experience is preferred.
• Experience leading a pharmacy team in a hospital setting.
• Strong planning and financial awareness within a medicines service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds delivering high-quality care.
• Monitor drug expenditure and forecast new drug developments.
• Collaborate with Band 8a critical care and formulary pharmacists for medicines management.
• Develop and implement policies and guidelines.
• Deliver teaching and training to pharmacy, nursing and medical staff.
• Maintain specialist knowledge of medicines used in critical care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Critical care

Team management

Pharmacy services

Job description

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 8b Pharmacist Team Manager for Critical Care to lead our critical care pharmacy service within a busy district general hospital. You will oversee a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, chair and contribute to ward rounds, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient care.

The role involves managing expenditure, collaborating with the Band 8a formulary team, and developing policies and training programmes.