Strategic Lead Pharmacist – Women’s & Children’s Services

The Methodist Church in Britain; Epsom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Pharmacist post sits within Women's and Children's Services at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, where the post holder sets the direction for clinical pharmacy and leads pharmacy staff day-to-day.

You will provide advanced input for complex patients, including high-risk pregnancies, neonatal and paediatric cases, contribute to seven-day working rotas, and serve on the Pharmacy Senior on-call team.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• MPharm (Masters in Pharmacy degree).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational and professional leadership for clinical pharmacy services across Women's and Children's Services.
• Promote evidence-based, cost-effective use of medicines in the Trust.
• Lead and manage pharmacy staff in Women's and Children's Services to agreed standards and business planning requirements.
• Provide advanced clinical pharmacy input for complex patients, including high-risk pregnancies, complex neonatal needs, paediatric comorbidities and high-risk medicines regimes.
• Take part in seven-day working and late duty rotas.
• Serve on the Pharmacy Senior on-call team.

Skills

Leadership

Influencing

Problem solving

Decision making

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

MPharm (Masters in Pharmacy)

Job description

The Lead Pharmacist post sits within Women's and Children's Services at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, where the post holder sets the direction for clinical pharmacy and leads pharmacy staff day-to-day.

You will provide advanced input for complex patients, including high-risk pregnancies, neonatal and paediatric cases, contribute to seven-day working rotas, and serve on the Pharmacy Senior on-call team.