Lead Pharmacist - Cardiology

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Senior Pharmacist for its Cardiology department. The successful candidate will lead clinical pharmacy services, support patient care, and work within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must possess a Masters in Pharmacy, relevant post-registration experience, and be committed to professional development. This role offers a chance to influence care pathways and enhance pharmacy practice within the trust.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered pharmacist with 4 years post-registration experience.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy role at band 7.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services to Medical-Cardiology wards.
• Develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services.
• Ensure high level of pharmaceutical service per objectives.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Broad clinical pharmacy knowledge

Problem-solving, proactive, and innovative mindset

Experience in medicines safety and safe pharmacy practice

Ability to think strategically

Education

Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy at diploma level

Job description

Overview

Do you have a passion for Hospital Pharmacy and a proven track record in a clinical field? Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a senior Pharmacist role within the Cardiology department. The post leads on services to Cardiology while contributing to the Pharmacy team as a Specialist Lead Pharmacist. The department is committed to advancing Pharmacy Practice and embedding Medicines Management systems into patient care. The successful candidate will work in a senior capacity, influence the patient care pathway, and promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing within a multidisciplinary team. Training and support will be provided, and continuing professional development is essential. A prescribing qualification or progression towards one is envisaged.

Main duties

• Lead and manage day-to-day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to Medical-Cardiology wards.
• Develop, evaluate and improve clinical pharmacy services to meet the needs of the Medical-Cardiology areas, in line with objectives set by the Assistant Director of Pharmacy – Clinical Services.
• Ensure a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with service objectives.
• Provide a framework for the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines within the specialist area using medicines management and clinical governance principles.
• Develop and maintain general Hospital Pharmacy skills and specialist knowledge in Cardiology and Medical medicines.
• Act as a key resource of expertise for the Pharmacy Department and wider Trust within the Specialist Clinical Pharmacy area.
• Prescribe in line with Trust policies and procedures (subject to necessary qualification).
• Provide a Specialist Clinical Pharmacy service to the Cardiology and General Medicine directorates and advise the MDT to support care of cardiology and medical patients.
• Assist in controlling annual drug expenditure for the Cardiology and General Medicine directorates.
• Maintain commitment to advancing clinical skills and practice; attend weekly teaching sessions and development opportunities.
• Mentor and teach students, trainees and rotating Pharmacists; provide teaching sessions.
• Contribute to infection prevention and prudent antibiotic usage; support the antimicrobial stewardship programme under the Lead Pharmacist Antimicrobials.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Essential:
  • Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
  • 1 year pre-registration training and experience
  • General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered
  • Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy at diploma level or equivalent
  • Prescribing qualification or working towards it
• Desirable:
  • MSc Clinical Pharmacy
  • Registration with the RPS
  • Management/Leadership qualification

Skills and experience

• Essential:
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills
  • Broad clinical pharmacy knowledge and ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Problem-solving, proactive, and innovative mindset
  • Experience in medicines safety and safe pharmacy practice
  • Ability to think strategically and apply professional judgement to legal/ethical issues
• Desirable:
  • Good presentation and negotiating skills
  • Understanding of NHS issues in relation to Pharmacy
  • Experience in investigating and solving medication incidents

Other

• Essential:
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Assertive with the ability to inspire confidence
  • Willingness to contribute to the Pharmacy department’s broader work
  • Innovative and flexible thinking

Experience

• Essential:
  • Minimum 4 years post-registration experience, including at least 2 years in a clinical hospital Pharmacy role at band 7
  • Experience in providing information to support annual budget setting and expenditure trends
  • Experience contributing to training programmes in a clinical setting
  • Experience in multidisciplinary communication and staff supervision/management
  • Experience in developing policies, procedures and guidelines; experience in clinical audit
• Desirable:
  • Published audit and research

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check applies. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order). Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registrations and guidance on overseas checks apply. See NHS Careers and UK Visas and Immigration resources for details.

Employer details

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/