Lead Pharmacist for ICU and Theatres

Job title:

Lead Pharmacist for ICU and Theatres

Company

NHS

Job description

Lead Pharmacist for ICU and TheatresAn exciting opportunity has arisen at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust for a motivated and experienced Pharmacist to join our progressive Clinical Pharmacy Team as a Lead pharmacist for ICU and TheatresIn addition to excellent communication and leadership skills you will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and have previous experience of working within a clinical environment and will have completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy. Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork and clinical pharmacy experience within the critical care areas where patients have one or more system failures is beneficial as is experience of financial analysis, commissioning and risk management.Training and support will be given and a commitment to continuing professional development is essential.Main duties of the jobTo lead on the delivery of the Trust’s Medicines Optimisation agenda to the patients admitted under the care of Intensive Care (ICU) and Surgical Theatres within the Trust.To manage pharmacy staff working at a ward level within the designated areas including ICU & Theatres.About usRoyal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is”Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”We areCompassionate in our thoughts, words and actionsWe areAspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovateWe areResourceful and responsible in the way we work and liveWe areExcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practiceAmazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.Date posted10 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number193-6678636NCG-3Job locationsRoyal Berkshire HospitalLondon RoadReadingRG1 5ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on the job role, please refer to the job description and Person specification attached.This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post holder.For further details / informal visits contact:Ade Ukoha – Associate Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Services: Tel 0118 322 6970 or email [email protected] Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on the job role, please refer to the job description and Person specification attached.This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post holder.For further details / informal visits contact:Ade Ukoha – Associate Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Services: Tel 0118 322 6970 or email [email protected]Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• oCurrent registered practising Member of GPhC
• oPostgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• oIndependent Pharmacist Prescriber or will to work towards qualification
• oMasters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

• oAdvance Clinical Practitioner
• oAccredited Diploma Tutor

ExperienceEssential

• oSubstantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment.
• oClinical pharmacy experience at ward level.
• oMultidisciplinary team work

Desirable

• oExperience of writing protocols and PGDs

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• oCurrent registered practising Member of GPhC
• oPostgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• oIndependent Pharmacist Prescriber or will to work towards qualification
• oMasters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

• oAdvance Clinical Practitioner
• oAccredited Diploma Tutor

ExperienceEssential

• oSubstantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment.
• oClinical pharmacy experience at ward level.
• oMultidisciplinary team work

Desirable

• oExperience of writing protocols and PGDs

Expected salary

£53755 – 60504 per year

Location

Reading

Job date

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:49:52 GMT

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