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Pharmacy Lead for Critical Care and Theatres4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Barts Health NHS TrustAboutBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britains leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.View job detailskeyboard_arrow_downHide job detailskeyboard_arrow_upKey detailsLocationSiteSt. Bartholomew's HospitalTownLondonPostcodeEC1A 7BEMajor / Minor RegionLondonContract type & working patternContractPermanentHours37.5 hours per weekFull time Flexible workingSalarySalary£70,387 - £80,465 per annum incSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 8b)SpecialtyMain areaSBH CLINICAL SUPPORT DIVISIONBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britains leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.Job OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic senior clinical pharmacist to join the cardiac team at Barts Heart Centre, part of Barts Health NHS Trust. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a high calibre pharmacist with vision, excellent organisation and leadership skills looking to develop their career, both clinically and professionally.The post holder will work closely with medical and nursing staff to ensure the continued provision and development of high quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to patients, influencing change at a divisional level, as well as providing leadership and managerial support for junior pharmacy team members. Contribution to the research agenda working with staff across the pharmacy department and supervising student placements will also be integral to this role.The post provides flexible and challenging opportunities for personal and professional development. The successful applicant will be expected to be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Significant clinical experience in the management of level 2 and 3 critical care patients is essential, as well as experience in cardiac services, along with a clear vision of the future of clinical pharmacy within the specialty.AdvertTo lead the clinical pharmacy service to the Critical Care directorate within St Bartholomews hospital in providing responsible, safe and cost-effective prescribing in order to;Optimise patient outcomes Minimise adverse reactions Improve medicines safetyThe post also helps to deliver the broader Medicines Optimisation and Governance strategy across the Trust. These outcomes will be achieved primarily through leadership of the clinical pharmacy team, and the development and implementation of guidelines and policies to encourage best practice.Working for our organisationBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britains leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful. After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Heath NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.Applicant requirementswarning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Person specificationExperienceEssential criteriaExtensive post registration hospital experience Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to undertake and facilitate quality improvement, reflective practice, teaching and CPD Experience appraising staff and giving feedback Experience as a clinical pharmacy tutor, presenter and lecturer Thorough understanding of clinical governance and risk management Operational management of a service to a substantial teaching hospital or DGH Experience of leading and supervising research, quality improvement or audit projects Planning and implementing significant service developments and organisational change Experience of managing large groups of staff Operational management experience in a complex environment Experience of managing a budget Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions To have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department Successful performance as a directorate/team leaderDesirable criteriaExperience of working in multiple specialties within the secondary care setting Successful performance as a directorate/team leader Critical Care pharmacist in a previous post.SkillsEssential criteriaExcellent interpersonal skills Able to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail Able to accurately follow written procedures under pressure Demonstrates numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self, and others Demonstrated ability to negotiate with and influence senior medical staff and senior management Able to complete documentation accurately with attention to details. Able to accurately follow written procedures under pressure Management of risk in the clinical use of medicines Excellent clinical and managerial critical appraisal skills enabling effective decision making relating to the adoption of new therapies IT literate; able to use Microsoft office with intermediate IT skills including, accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programmes Effective problem solving skills Demonstrates strong leadership skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings. Good analytical & organisational abilityDesirable criteriaDemonstrates ability to deliver staff training A sound knowledge of drugs and therapeutics at MSc level Experience in local implementation of national standards and guidelinesKnowledgeEssential criteriaDemonstrated expert knowledge covering a range of services Knowledge of and ability to apply all aspects of regulatory legislation and guidelines Knowledge of issues related to prescribing at the interface Sound knowledge of drugs and therapeutics at Mastery/Diploma level Thorough understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk management Knowledge of the law and relevant guidance relating to medicines, pharmacy, rationing decisions in the NHS, Payment by Results (PbR) and commissioning Knowledge of the key literature Knowledge and awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to the directorates patients Understanding of stock control systems Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiativesQualificationsEssential criteriaMPharm or equivalent Registered as a pharmacist with the GPhC Independent prescribing qualification Postgraduate Pharmacy Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum postgraduate diploma level) Evidence demonstrating competencies that meet the RPS Advanced level Pharmacist Curriculum (incl. the RPS Advance Pharmacy Framework competencies)Desirable criteriaManagement qualification or equivalent experienceOtherEssential criteriaLeads by example, promoting the Barts health values High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude Committed to the continuous development of staff and self Decisive, using sound judgement in decision making in a timely and confident manner Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership. High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations Able to move easily between the detail and the big picture on issues in understanding and explaining the complexity of challenges and possible solutions Models, and is able to encourage others in being innovative in finding ways of improving the quality of services Able to act as an Ambassador for the ServiceDesirable criteriaMember of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Member of FacultyDocumentsJD/PS (, 288.6)PDFKB Our Values and Behaviours (, 334.9)PDFKB Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (, 92.0)PDFKB Candidate Information Pack (, 549.5)PDFKBFurther details / informal visits contactNamePaul WrightJob titleClinical Pharmacy Services LeadEmail address [email protected] Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Contract Job functionJob function Management Industries Strategic Management Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Seprinsa by 2x London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy TechnicianLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Pharmacy Technician or ACT 9am-5pm Mon-FriBank Pharmacy Technician Band 4/5(Royal Free Outpatient only)London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Hounslow, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Bank Pharmacist Band 6/7(Chase Farm Outpatient Only)Enfield, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 5 hours ago Specialist Clinical Pharmacist: Women and ChildrenLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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