Lead Pharmacist Gastroenterology (Maternity Cover)

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Lead Pharmacist for a maternity cover role in Bedford. This position involves leading clinical pharmacy services in a critical care unit, providing specialist pharmaceutical care, and contributing to innovative digital practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to engage with multidisciplinary teams. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes staff development and offers a supportive work environment, ensuring the highest standards of patient care are met.

Benefits

High-quality training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

State-of-the-art facilities

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience as a specialist practitioner in clinical pharmacy.
• Ability to lead and supervise junior pharmacy staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop clinical pharmacy services in critical care.
• Deliver service KPIs and ensure compliance with clinical guidance.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Leadership

Non-medical Prescribing

Project Management

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Job description

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Lead Pharmacist Gastroenterology (Maternity Cover), Bedford

Client: Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2326709cc167

Job Views: 10

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven pharmacist to lead on the provision of clinical pharmacy services to the 12-bed critical care unit, recovery units, and operating theatres at our Bedford Hospital site, which treats a diverse range of medical and surgical patients requiring multiorgan support. You will also be one of our lead pharmacists contributing to the running of our clinical pharmacy service, including line-management and training responsibilities.

We are looking for a dynamic, organized, and motivated pharmacist with experience in various clinical specialties, including critical care, who will be supported to further develop their skills in this lead role.

You must possess the vision, energy, enthusiasm, and influencing skills to deliver the safest possible care to our patients. The ability to engage, motivate, and work closely with medical, nursing, pharmacy, and general manager colleagues is essential.

As a GDE site, we are a digitally advanced trust with electronic prescribing already in place for inpatient prescribing on our wards and critical care unit. Part of your role would include supporting and developing additional digital innovations within critical care at the Trust.

We are committed to personal development, and you will have the opportunity to undertake further training and obtain additional qualifications relevant to this role.

Main duties of the job

• Lead, plan, and develop an advanced specialist clinical pharmacy service, supervising and role-modeling for other pharmacists, aligned with the priorities of the relevant Clinical Service Line (CSL) and compliant with legislation and best practices.
• Deliver service KPIs, working closely with other Lead or Specialist Pharmacists.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical care, including non-medical prescribing where applicable, ensuring risk management and compliance with clinical guidance.
• Support the CSL and Pharmacy department with risk management, financial management, and clinical governance related to medicines use.
• Lead clinical pharmacy audits and practice research within critical care, contributing to patient safety projects.
• Supervise junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, assistants, and pre-registration pharmacists.
• Act as a professional role model, demonstrating integrity, ownership, and leadership.
• Provide expert advice on critical care to pharmacists and healthcare professionals.

Working for our organization

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, with hospital sites in Bedford and Luton offering services like A&E, maternity, and paediatrics.

You will join a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to staff wellbeing, with access to high-quality training and development opportunities.

Our state-of-the-art facilities place us at the forefront of healthcare innovation. We are dedicated to delivering excellent patient care using the latest clinical knowledge and technology.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly. All new staff will undergo a probation period of six months. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Review all attached documents to familiarize yourself with the job requirements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The attached Job Description and Person Specification provide full details of responsibilities and requirements.

Key responsibilities include leading clinical pharmacy services, delivering KPIs, providing specialist care including non-medical prescribing, supporting risk and governance responsibilities, and leading audits and research in critical care.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy or equivalent
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or near completion
• Independent prescribing qualification or planning to start
• Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation
• Quality Improvement Training
• MSc in relevant subjects or equivalent
• Trainer qualification
• Member of RPS

Experience

• Experience as a specialist practitioner
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• Supervising and training staff
• Policy and service development
• Managing projects, research, and audits
• Presenting at trust-wide meetings

Knowledge

• Understanding of relevant standards and guidelines
• Awareness of NHS strategies and medicines legislation
• Confidentiality awareness
• Knowledge of NHS commissioning arrangements
• Recognition as a specialist in the field

Appropriate UK professional registration is required. The role is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.