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 healthcare trust in Warrington seeks a Lead Pharmacist for Diabetes and Endocrinology. The role involves delivering lead duties, training staff, and managing patient care. Applicants must be registered pharmacists with experience in the specialty. This permanent position offers a salary range of £50,952 to £57,349 per year, with full-time hours and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with appropriate qualifications.
• Experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology preferred.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Lead Pharmacist duties in Endocrinology & Diabetes.
• Provide training and education for Pharmacy staff.
• Undertake clinical management of designated patients.
• Construct the weekly service cover rota.
• Address senior input issues as needed.

Skills

Clinical governance

Risk assessments

Non-medical prescribing

Staff management

Training and education

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Job Details

Posting Date: 28 February 2024

Salary Range: £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year

Additional Salary Information: £50,952.00 – £57,349.00 a year

Hours: Full-time

Closing Date: 13 March 2024

Location: Warrington, WA5 1QG

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Permanent

Job Summary

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.