Lead Pharmacist Women and Children's (Wexham site)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Slough is seeking a dedicated Lead Pharmacist specializing in Women and Children's health. This mid-senior level role involves providing clinical services, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and supervising training for junior pharmacists. Candidates must have hospital pharmacy experience and strong interpersonal skills. Join a compassionate team that prioritizes the well-being of young patients in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience involving clinical pharmacy skills and teaching skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confidence as a senior clinical pharmacist and role model to junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior pharmacists and clinicians to develop pharmaceutical services.
• Act as an expert advisor on Women and Children’s medicines.
• Supervise clinical training for junior staff.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy skills

Teaching skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Lead Pharmacist Women and Children's (Wexham site)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Paediatric Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team. The ideal candidate will have experience in pharmaceutical care for infants, children and adolescents and will lead, provide and develop specialist clinical services. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and effective use of medications in paediatric patients, educating staff and families, and contributing to the overall health and well-being of our younger population.

In this dynamic role, you’ll not only deliver essential pharmacy services to paediatric and neonatal patients but also have the opportunity to lead your own clinic as an Independent Prescriber. You’ll also develop your clinical governance skills as part of the Alexander De Vine Hospice team, providing compassionate care.

The post holder should have hospital pharmacy experience involving clinical pharmacy skills as well as teaching skills. The role requires the ability to work effectively as part of a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate themselves and others. To be successful in this application the post holder must demonstrate confidence as a senior clinical pharmacist and be a role model to more junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior pharmacists, clinicians, nursing and midwifery staff and other senior managers to develop pharmaceutical services for patients within the relevant directorates.
• Act as a source of expert advice and information on Women and Children’s medicines.
• Participate in the development of Patient Group Directions when required.
• Be responsible for screening, monitoring and ordering of parenteral nutrition for neonates and paediatric patients.
• Cultivate links with tertiary and primary care, and develop shared care agreements, working with the ICS and NHSE Pharmacist where necessary.
• As a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP), fulfill this role within your area of competence, including medicines reconciliation on admission and prescribing of currently prescribed medicines on discharge. This will include prescribing for MCAs (Multi-compartment aids) on FP10s for supply by Community Pharmacists.
• Take an active role in committees related to the specialist area (e.g., paediatric clinical governance, Neonatal MDT, Maternity forum).
• Evaluate, plan and implement service developments to improve the quality of the pharmacy service in the specialist area.
• Participate in the clinical training of junior pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and other pharmacy staff, acting as an Educational Supervisor or Practice Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience involving clinical pharmacy skills and teaching skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confidence as a senior clinical pharmacist and ability to act as a role model to junior staff.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care