Highly Specialised Neurosciences Lead Clinical Pharmacist
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking, adaptable, and experienced clinical pharmacist to join our team at the Southmead Hospital Operating Unit (SHOU) to lead the neurosciences pharmacy team.
As the Band 8a Highly Specialist Lead Pharmacist for Neurosciences, you will utilise your strong problem-solving capabilities and exceptional interpersonal skills to lead and deliver expert pharmaceutical care across our Neurosciences Directorate including; the acute neurology and neurosurgical wards and the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.
We are seeking a self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment, possesses a sharp eye for clinical governance, and is passionate about mentoring junior staff. Ideally, you will hold an independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification to fully integrate into our clinical pathways.
By stepping into this role, you will join a supportive and progressive pharmacy team located within the Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital, which prides itself in fostering a caring and compassionate workplace culture dedicated to facilitating advanced clinical practice and professional development.
Main duties of the job
Partner closely with the NeurosciencesDirectorate and work with the multi-disciplinary team at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit (SHOU) to deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service that aligns with Bristol Foundation NHS Trust (BFT) policies, national legislation, and professional standards.
Lead clinical pharmacy services for Neurology, Neuropsychiatry, and Neurosurgery patients, managing care across both inpatient settings and HomeCare services. Champion the safe, effective, and optimised provision of medicines for all Neuroscience patients across the organisation. Support the Trust's vision by contributing to strategic planning and service reviews to meet future healthcare demands.
Lead the education, training, and professional development of junior Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and the wider healthcare team in the Neurosciences Directorate on topics relating to medicines. Practise autonomously and enhance patient pathways as a qualified Independent Prescriber.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
UK registered Pharmacist with GPhC Degree in Pharmacy (4-year programme leading to MPharm, BPharm or BSc [Pharmacy]) and successful completion of the trainee year and registration exam Completed the clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification suitable for this role Qualified Independent Prescriber (or willing to complete)
Experience · Essential
Previous experience as a qualified hospital pharmacist for at least 1 year at band 7 or higher Experience of producing and maintaining policies, procedures and guidelines Experience of teaching or supporting learning (e.g. mentoring, DPP, DPS, Educational Supervisor) Evidence of leadership Problem solving appropriate to the level of the post. Including; responding to queries at a high level from senior clinical and non clinical staff. Experience of service development or project delivery
Desirable
Clinical pharmacy experience in managing neurosciences patients in the secondary care setting Experience of supporting neurosciences service objectives Experience of working with colleagues across organisational boundaries Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
Evidence of continual CPD Experience of audit and quality systems Familiar with all relevant Trust policies and departmental Standard Operating Procedures Ability to proactively use, maintain and develop professional knowledge in specialist area to enhance patient care through the safe and effective use of medicines Review and process complex information with minimum supervision IT skills - pharmacy computer system, standard PC office software to ECDL level and data base searches Able to advise on pharmacy legislation relevant to specialist area Ability to plan, manage, monitor and review therapeutic programmes for patients Ability to review and process complex information e.g. provision of reports on drug expenditure and other performance indicators, applications for new formulary medications
Desirable
Evidence of ability to publish, including posters Personal qualities
Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information, both orally and written, in a clear and concise manner. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with patients/carers, medical and nursing staff, colleagues within the pharmacy and staff working in external organisations Able to manage time and prioritise effectively Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team using an adaptable and flexible approach. Proactive approach to the application of specialist pharmaceutical knowledge in order to enhance patient care Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area Adaptable and flexible approach to work
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
