Principal Pharmacist Medicine and Renal

Overview

The post holder will need strong leadership and managerial skills, with enthusiasm, vision and service development and negotiation abilities to lead and develop the team of established, experienced highly specialist, specialist and rotational pharmacists. Experience in one or more of the specialties is desirable but not essential.Why apply : This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of Clinical Pharmacy within the specialties, implement innovative ways to improve patient flow and optimise resources, engage with the digital agenda to support service development, and participate in leadership development.We are looking for candidates with :Strong leadership skillsManagement skillsPassion to develop a high-quality serviceEnthusiasm for service development and innovationAbility to motivate staff and build effective working relationships with key stakeholdersMain duties :Lead and manage the Clinical Pharmacy Services to the specialties of Medicine and Renal, using established and innovative practicesLine manage the team of Senior Pharmacists for the specialtiesProvide professional advice and leadership on Clinical Pharmacy Practice to the responsible specialtiesEnsure services comply with Medicines Legislation, the General Pharmaceutical Council Code of Ethics, and Trust policiesIdentify and action drug savings with financial reporting from the teamEnsure governance issues are raised and addressed for the specialtiesTeach and supervise pharmacists, technicians, students and other healthcare professionalsWorking for North Bristol NHS Trust : The organisation employs over 12,000 staff delivering healthcare across the region. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities :Leadership – deliver, manage and develop the Clinical Pharmacy Service to high standardsPharmacy Service Management – record, report and monitor clinical interventionsHR – recruitment, induction and ongoing management of staff according to policiesEducation and training and other duties as per the full job descriptionPerson specification :Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential: UK registered Pharmacist; Clinical diploma or postgraduate qualification; Evidence of CPD; Leadership qualification. Desirable: Management qualification; Qualified Independent Prescriber.Work experience

Essential: UK hospital pharmacy experience; Relevant clinical pharmacy experience; Experience of managing a team; Experience of audit and quality systems.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication; time management; proactive application of specialist knowledge; IT skills to ECDL level or equivalent; problem-solving; staff management and project/change management; strong leadership and negotiating skills.Personal qualities

Essential: Adaptable, teaching/clinical supervision skills, ability to work independently and in a team, excellent interpersonal skills.If you apply and are not contacted within three weeks after the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful. North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse interview travel expenses. For support under the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme, contact 0117 414 1151. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful applicant(s) will usually commence at the minimum of the salary scale unless prior NHS service exists. We promote equality of opportunity and welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken for successful ..... full job details .....