Required Senior Pharmacist – Specializing in Diabetes and Endocrinology- Apply now

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

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Warrington is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for Diabetes and Endocrinology. This integral role involves delivering pharmacy services, overseeing clinical governance, and managing healthcare staff. Candidates must have experience in the field, along with strong skills in risk assessment and non-medical prescribing. Competitive salary offered in a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lead pharmacist role, particularly in diabetes or endocrinology.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and ensure clinical governance.
• Strong communication skills for training and educating staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Lead Pharmacist duties in Endocrinology and Diabetes.
• Provide training for Pharmacy staff and patients.
• Manage clinical drug treatment for designated patients.

Skills

Clinical governance

Risk assessments

Non-medical prescribing

Staff management

Pharmaceutical services development

Job description

Overview

Location: Warrington, WA5 1QG • Company: NHS Jobs • Job Type: Permanent • Salary: £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year • Posting Date: 28 February 2024 • Closing Date: 13 March 2024

The Lead Pharmacist for Diabetes and Endocrinology will play a crucial role in delivering on the Trust’s medicines optimization strategy, specifically focusing on the areas of Endocrinology and Diabetes. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, ensuring clinical governance, and providing assurance measures within the designated specialism. The successful candidate will engage in continuous professional development, staying abreast of advancements in the field and applying highly specialist knowledge to enhance clinical services. Additionally, they will contribute to the development of protocols, guidelines, and participate in audits and research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Lead Pharmacist duties in Endocrinology & Diabetes.
• Provide formal training/education for Pharmacy staff, healthcare professionals, and patients.
• Undertake clinical management and drug treatment of designated patients when registered as a non-medical prescriber.
• Manage and develop staff, stepping into the role of the Clinical Pharmacist Team Manager when necessary.
• Construct and amend the weekly service cover rota as required.
• Address issues requiring senior input as the most senior pharmacist available on-site.
• The Lead Pharmacist will actively participate in the provision and development of pharmaceutical services to Warrington Hospital, Halton Hospital, and other units serviced by the Pharmacy Department under service level agreements.