Advanced Specialist Pharmacist - Critical Care and Theatres

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven clinical pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy services to the 14 bed critical care unit and operating theatres at our Luton and Dunstable site, which treats a diverse range of patients requiring multiorgan support. You will also be one of our specialist pharmacists contributing to the running of our clinical pharmacy service and will have management and training responsibilities. We are looking for a dynamic, organised and motivated pharmacist who has experience of working with the wider multi-disciplinary team in a variety of clinical specialties, and will be supported to further develop their skills in this role. You must possess the vision, energy, enthusiasm and influencing skills to deliver the safest possible care to our patients. The ability to engage, motivate and work in close collaboration with medical, nursing and pharmacy colleagues will be essential. The Luton and Dunstable site is developing a new state of the art 22 bed ITU and theatres complex due online in autumn 2025. Part of your role will involve supporting the development of pharmacy services to the new ITU and theatres, including ongoing digital innovations being explored at the Trust. The Trust supports personal development and you will have the opportunity to undertake further training and obtain additional qualifications relevant to this role.Main duties

To provide specialist pharmacist input to daily consultant-led ward rounds and weekly MDTs, working as an IP pharmacist actively prescribing medication for inpatients.To be a source of expert specialist advice for critical care and anaesthetics for other pharmacists and healthcare professionals.To deliver specialist pharmaceutical care including non-medical prescribing as appropriate to a defined caseload of patients, in line with the agreed scope of practice.To support the Clinical Service Line and Pharmacy Department in meeting risk and clinical governance responsibilities around the use of medicines through guideline, policy and SOP development and review.To undertake clinical supervision of Foundation Pharmacists, Senior Rotational Pharmacists and Trainee Pharmacists to support their development professionally and clinically.To act as a professional role model to all registered clinical pharmacy staff, demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role.About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, across two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. The Trust offers key services such as AandE, obstetrics-led maternity and paediatrics. The Trust is committed to staff development and delivering high-quality patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.Our values

We recruit based on qualifications and experience as well as behaviours aligned with the Trust values. We are committed to equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.Requirements and terms

Please note vacancies may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months. Travel between hospital sites may be required.Details

Date posted:

04 September 2025Pay scheme:

Agenda for ChangeBand:

Band 8aSalary:

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annumContract:

PermanentWorking pattern:

Full-time, Part-time, Job shareReference number:

418-DTO9046-KA-ALocation:

Pharmacy, Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZQualifications

EssentialBachelor/Master of Pharmacy degreeGPhC Pharmacist RegistrationPost graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalentIndependent prescribing qualification (or planning to start)Relevant senior experienceDesirableAccredited Diploma TutorStage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparationQuality Improvement TrainingMSc in relevant subjects (or equivalent)Train the trainer qualificationIndependent pharmacist prescriberMember of the RPSExperience

EssentialExperience of specialist practitioner practiceExperience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings as an influential memberRelevant continued professional developmentExperience of clinically supervising and training staffPolicy and service developmentEvidence of managing and delivering a projectDesirableRisk ManagementPresentation to trust wide meetingsResearch and audit experience to improve patient careLine management experienceEandT experience to undergraduates and postgraduates of various health professionalsKnowledge

EssentialExpert knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelinesKnowledge of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategiesKnowledge and understanding of medicines legislationUnderstanding the need for confidentiality at all timesDesirableAwareness of NHS commissioning arrangementsRecognised as a specialist within the defined specialtyPersonal skills

EssentialOrganised with ability to plan, prioritise and manage work programmesCritical review/analysis and interpretation of clinical literature and medicines legislationIT skills to utilise clinical information systems, pharmacy computer systems, databases and other software to improve patient careAbility to apply logical and analytical skills to manage clinical risk during the use of medicinesDesirableAbility to formulate, lead and implement directorate service strategiesAbility to integrate research into practiceDisclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found on the UK government site.UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.Employer details

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustPharmacy, Luton and Dunstable HospitalLewsey RoadLutonLU4 0DZEmployer website: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation ..... full job details .....