Neonatal & Paediatric Clinical Pharmacist Lead

NHS Jobs; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for neonatal pharmacist roles across two units. We are expanding to meet national priorities on medication safety in neonates; roles include both full-time and part-time options, with cross-cover to obstetrics as needed.

You will join a highly skilled paediatric pharmacy team at Leeds General Infirmary and St James's University Hospital, participate in ward rounds with the MDT, and contribute to governance, education, and quality

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience within neonates or paediatrics.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Understanding and appreciation of local and national pharmaceutical and clinical strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Cover neonatal units at Leeds General Infirmary and St James's University Hospital.
• Join ward rounds for ICU/HDU patients and prescribe parenteral nutrition.
• Provide cross-cover to obstetrics wards when needed and support paediatric pharmacy team.
• Lead governance on safe medication usage, and contribute to research, audits and training.
• Develop guidelines and drive quality improvement within the service.

Skills

Neonatal/paediatric clinicalExperience

Team player

Leadership skills

Strategic understanding

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for neonatal pharmacist roles across two units. We are expanding to meet national priorities on medication safety in neonates; roles include both full-time and part-time options, with cross-cover to obstetrics as needed.

You will join a highly skilled paediatric pharmacy team at Leeds General Infirmary and St James's University Hospital, participate in ward rounds with the MDT, and contribute to governance, education, and quality