Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Gynaecology & Fertility

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the Lead Clinical Pharmacist role in the Gynaecology & Fertility Care Group. This senior post leads the clinical service across the group with support from junior and senior pharmacists and ward-based technicians to deliver patient-centered medicines optimisation.

You will shape strategies, drive innovation, ensure safe and effective pharmacy services, and work with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for women and babies in

Qualifications

• Senior pharmacist with leadership experience in pharmacy services.
• Specialist knowledge in gynaecology and fertility pharmacy care.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the gynaecology clinical pharmacy service.
• Lead and develop the gynaecology pharmacy team to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Lead strategy and implementation of pharmacy services within the Gynaecology Care Group.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to manage day-to-day pharmacy operations.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical pharmacy

Gynaecology care

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Gynaecology & Fertility

Band 8b

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist.

Job overview

Great things are happening in our Hospital Pharmacy Services across University Hospitals Liverpool Group. UHLG is one of the largest and most complex NHS organisations in the UK, serving a large, diverse and deprived population.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic pharmacy team at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal clinical leadership role across the Gynaecology Care Group (Gynaecology, Fertility & Surgical Services) and manage improvement work for the benefit of patients.

As the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Gynaecology, you will lead the clinical service across the Care Group with support from junior and senior pharmacists and ward based pharmacy technicians. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an inspiring professional ready to drive innovation, efficiency, and patient-centred care. You’ll be a role model for excellence, with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for collaborative improvement. Your leadership will ensure the right medicines reach the right patients at the right time, while fostering a culture of continuous development. Join us at an exciting time as we continue to evolve our pharmacy services to meet future challenges. If you’re ready to shape the future of pharmacy services in a progressive NHS environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or flexible working, we’ve got options to suit your worklife balance.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will a ssist the Chief Pharmacist and Deputy Chief Pharmacist in the development and evaluation of Pharmacy and Medicines Management Services across the Gynaecology Care Group (Gynaecology, Fertility & Surgical Services).

The postholder will also be a member of the LWH Senior Pharmacy Leadership Team (SLT) and will work alongside other members of the SLT to manage the day to day running of the Pharmacy Services on site and ensure interfaces between portfolios and sites are managed seamlessly.

Key responsibilities of the postholder will include;

• Provide leadership and be responsible for the gynaecology clinical pharmacy service.
• Lead and provide clinical expertise in the delivery and development of pharmacy services to the Gynaecology Care Group developing exemplary clinical practice.
• Develop and manage the gynaecology pharmacy team to ensure safe and effective specialist clinical pharmacy service for patients and staff.
• Lead the strategic direction and implementation of pharmacy services to the Gynaecology Care Group.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ensure multi disciplinary working in the gynaecology team to identify and optimise patient co-morbidities and to refer to other specialties or services in a timely manner when required.

Provide highly specialist pharmacist input to patient care, promoting medicines optimisation for patients

Provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the gynaecology care group

Liaise with appropriate healthcare professionals within other secondary care trusts to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources during the transfer of babies and where necessary, develop relevant protocols

Support the Chief Pharmacist and Deputy Chief Pharmacist and other senior pharmacy managers in developing and implementing the strategic goals for the department.

Participate in other management responsibilities including, performance review, sickness and absence monitoring, formal investigations as delegated.

Be involved in the development or review of all policies and guidelines relating to gynaecology care group

Ensure that all Trust guidelines, policies and procedures relating to medicines used in gynaecology are regularly reviewed and updated in line with the latest clinical evidence and regional and national guidelines.

Co-operate with objective setting, individual personal assessment and continuing education and training programmes, to ensure continuing professional development and competence to practice as required by clinical governance

For full details, please refer to the attached job description

Person specification

Qualifications

• Vocational master’s degree in pharmacy
• Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience
• Full NMP qualification
• MRPharmS
• UKCPA membership

Experience

• Significant experience in a relevant specialist pharmacist role
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education
• Experience as an NMP

Knowledge

• Excellent clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills for the relevant specialist role
• Good all-round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills
• Publications demonstrating such knowledge in the gynaecology specialty

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Self-motivating and able to motivate/inspire others
• Ability to affect and manage change

Other

Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

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