Lead Pharmacist – Frailty -Required at NHS Jobs

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Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for Frailty to manage clinical pharmacy services at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. Responsibilities include developing specialized pharmacy services for frail patients and contributing to the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme. The ideal candidate will be a registered Pharmacist with experience in clinical services and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and is a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical pharmacy services, focusing on frailty and elderly patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services for the Acute Frailty Unit and inpatient wards.
• Develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services tailored to the needs of frail patients.
• Contribute to the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical governance principles

Medicines management knowledge

Education

Qualified Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Job Title: Lead Pharmacist – Frailty

Posting Date: 15 January 2024

Salary Range: £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year

Hours: Full time

Closing Date: 29 January 2024

Location: Blackpool, FY3 8NR

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: C9382-24-0076

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Lead Pharmacist for Frailty at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to the Acute Frailty Unit and inpatient frailty wards. Your focus will be on developing and evaluating clinical pharmacy services tailored to the needs of the relevant specialty within the Medical Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain highly specialist knowledge in medicines used in the treatment of frail and elderly patients.
• Provide a framework for the safe, effective, and economic use of medicine resources within the specialist clinical area.
• Contribute to the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist Antimicrobials.
• Monitor, audit, and evaluate clinical pharmacy service provision, ensuring a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with service objectives.
• Prescribe in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, subject to necessary qualifications.

Qualifications and Experience Required at NHS Jobs

• Qualified Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Proven experience in clinical pharmacy services, with a focus on frailty and elderly patient care.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Strong knowledge of medicines management and clinical governance principles.

How to Apply at NHS Jobs

To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and reference job ID C9382-24-0076. Please refer to the detailed job description for additional information.

Join us in making a difference in the healthcare sector by contributing to the well-being of frail and elderly patients. We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic professional to our team.

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