TB Advanced Pharmacist - Peterborough

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a clinical lead Respiratory Nurse to provide a specialized pharmacy service in the TB department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pharmacy, leadership qualifications, and a commitment to inclusivity. Responsibilities include managing pharmacy services both in clinics and inpatient settings, alongside developing TB policies. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient care and the healthcare community.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive workplace

Opportunity for continued professional development

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree or Masters level in Pharmacy.
• Registered Pharmacist (GPhC).
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to the TB/Respiratory specialty area.
• Lead outpatient clinics for Respiratory/TB patients.
• Develop and implement TB policies in conjunction with specialists.

Skills

Significant experience in specialty pharmacy practice

Effective communication skills

Leadership and management

Analytical and judgement skills

Ability to innovate long term service planning

Education

Degree or Masters level in Pharmacy

GPhC registered pharmacist

Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice

Leadership / Management qualification

Job description

You will be a vital contributor in our busy Trust and the clinical lead Respiratory Nurse within the TB service, both in the clinics and inpatient setting.

You will:

Take professional responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to the TB/Respiratory Specialty area and associated clinical areas and wards to meet their goals.

To lead by example in Pharmacy specialisms of Respiratory/TB clinical practice and ensure a consistently high quality Clinical Pharmacy service is delivered in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

In March 2023, Health Education England agreed this RPS curriculum as equivalent to their Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide a highly specialist clinic-based extensive clinical pharmacy service to include regular reviews of drug prescriptions for Respiratory/TB patients across the Trust. There will be an element of inpatient work.
2. Actively participate in outpatient clinics for Respiratory/TB patients in the Trust.
3. Develop and implement TB policies for the Trust in conjunction with Consultant Microbiologists, Chief Pharmacist and Public Health Consultants.
4. Ensure communication with pharmacy stores staff to provide seamless medication supply for patients undergoing treatment who need a specialist input, in conjunction with the consultant microbiologist, consultants in Respiratory Medicine and other specialist staff.

Please see full job description for all duties.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description for an in depth description on this role.

If you need any further information then you can contact Hayley Lloyd at [e-mail]

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Educated to Degree or Masters level in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice
• Leadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experience
• Registered Pharmacy non-medical prescriber
• Credentialed for RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum

Knowledge & Experience

• Significant experience in specialty pharmacy practice
• Experience in delivering clinical education and training
• Experience of leading change management processes
• Knowledge of clinical audit / Drug Use Review projects
• Up to date evidence of work towards the pillars and domains of HEE or RPS advanced practice
• Experience in research, work published or presented to conference
• Communication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients.
• Able to demonstrate effective management of staff
• Analytical and judgement skills
• Concentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requests
• Acts appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Organisational awareness
• Ability to forecast & innovate including long term service planning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.