Required Dedicated Lead Pharmacist – Gastroenterology – Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Lead Pharmacist specializing in Gastroenterology at Blackpool. This role involves managing daily clinical pharmacy services, developing specialized medication frameworks, and ensuring service quality. The candidate should possess a Master's in Pharmacy and relevant experience in a clinical setting. Competitive salary offered with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing clinical pharmacy services.
• Knowledge of gastroenterology medications and practices.
• Ability to implement and evaluate clinical governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical pharmacy services in the Gastroenterology department.
• Develop and evaluate services to meet specialty needs.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies in prescribing.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy service management

Medicines management

Specialist knowledge in gastroenterology

Audit and evaluation skills

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy with relevant postgraduate training

Job description

Job Details

Posting Date: 10 June 2024
Salary: £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year
Additional Salary Information: £50,952.00 – £57,349.00 annually
Hours: Full Time
Closing Date: 27 June 2024
Location: Blackpool, FY3 8NR
Company: NHS Jobs
Job Type: Permanent
Job Reference: C9382-24-0735

Application: Apply for this job directly via NHS Jobs using the job reference C9382-24-0735. The closing date for applications is 27 June 2024.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Lead Pharmacist specializing in Gastroenterology to join our dynamic team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. This role requires the successful candidate to manage and lead the daily clinical pharmacy services within the Gastroenterology department. The Lead Pharmacist will be responsible for the development and evaluation of these services to meet the needs of the Unscheduled Care Division.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Service Management

• Oversee the delivery of clinical pharmacy services to the Gastroenterology department.
• Develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services, ensuring they meet the specific needs of the specialty.

Medicines Management

• Provide a framework for the safe, effective, and economical use of medicinal resources.
• Apply sound medicines management and clinical governance principles.

Specialist Knowledge and Support

• Maintain and develop highly specialized knowledge in gastroenterology medications.
• Serve as a key resource within the department and Trust for gastroenterology-related pharmaceutical care.

Service Quality and Evaluation

• Ensure a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service that aligns with the department’s objectives.
• Monitor, audit, and evaluate clinical pharmacy service provision, providing regular feedback.

Antimicrobial Stewardship

• Contribute to the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
• Collaborate under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist for Antimicrobials.

Prescribing and Policy Adherence

• Prescribe medications in line with Trust policies and procedures, subject to necessary qualifications.