Principal Pharmacist Medicine and Renal

Overview

The post holder will need to have strong leadership and managerial skills as well as the enthusiasm, vision and associated service development and negotiation skills to lead and develop the team which includes 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 is a great opportunity to shape the future of Clinical Pharmacy within the specialties using national programmes and local policies.Implement innovative ways to improve patient flow and optimise resources.Engagement with the digital agenda to support service development.Professional development – including leadership programmes.Great team – work closely with the divisions, a supportive senior pharmacy structure and specialist pharmacists, as well as being part of a well-established clinical pharmacy service provided by clinical pharmacists and clinical technicians.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 develop effective working relationships with key stakeholdersMain duties of the job

Through effective leadership and management be responsible for the efficient delivery and further development of Clinical Pharmacy Services to the specialties of Medicine and Renal. This will be achieved through established and innovative practices.Be the line manager to an established team of Senior pharmacists for the specialties of the post.Provide professional advice and leadership on Clinical Pharmacy Practice to the specialties you are responsible for.Ensure that the clinical pharmacy service is provided in compliance with Medicines Legislation, the Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council and Trust policies and procedures.With the team you manage, identify and action drug savings for the specialties and ensure that financial intelligence is provided on a regular basis.Ensure that medicine-related governance issues are raised and addressed for the specialties.Teach and supervise pharmacists, technicians, students and other healthcare professionals.Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Leadership – Responsible for leading the delivery, management and development of the Clinical Pharmacy Service to high standards of efficiency and effectiveness for the specialties.Pharmacy Service Management – Lead on the recording, reporting and monitoring of Clinical Pharmacy interventions for the specialties.HR – Responsible for the recruitment, induction and ongoing management of accountable staff according to NBT Personnel Policies and Procedures.Clinical/Education and training and Other duties – please see a full JDandPS attached for finer details regards the role.Person specification

Education/training/qualificationsEssential criteria

UK registered PharmacistClinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualificationEvidence of CPDLeadership qualificationDesirable criteriaManagement qualificationQualified Independent PrescriberWork experienceEssential criteria

UK hospital pharmacy experienceRelevant clinical pharmacy experienceExperience of managing a teamExperience of audit and quality systemsKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesEssential criteria

Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to manage time and prioritise effectivelyProactive approach to the application of specialist pharmaceutical knowledge in order to enhance patient careAbility to successfully develop knowledge in specialist areaRelevant IT skills to ECDL level or equivalentExcellent problem-solving skillsAbility to manage and motivate staffAbility to manage projects and change effectivelyUnderstand and practice excellent leadership skillsDemonstrate good negotiating skillsPersonal qualities/Special circumstancesEssential criteria

Adaptable and flexible approach to workTeaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skillsAble to work under own initiative and as part of a teamExcellent interpersonal skillsIf you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.Strengthening pre-employment checks and safeguarding statements may be included in the final ..... full job details .....