Lead Pharmacist for Surgery

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Pharmacy Team and make difference by leading the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to our surgical division and associated clinical areas. You will work with medical and nursing staff to reduce medication related adverse events and formulate action plans with the division to reduce errors and risks related to the use of medicines.

A key role will be tooversee provision of accurate, evaluated information on drug expenditure for the surgical specialities and assist surgical specialty managers in making optimal use of their drug budgets.

Main duties of the job

There will be opportunities to provide advice to medical and nursing staff on the safe, efficient use of medicines and their prescribing and administration whilst overseeing supervision and training of Pharmacy colleagues as required. You will be involved in clinical supervision of junior pharmacists and develop an appropriate training programme to enable a range of pharmacists to contribute to pharmaceutical care in surgical settings.

The successful candidate will collaborate with system partners to improve service provision and share good practice, whilst also being independent prescriber, or be working towards the role within an agreed time frame.

This role involves input into:

• Clinical Services
• Clinical Directorate
• Dispensary
• Education and Training
• Service Management

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• UK Registered
• Substantial UK experience at band 7
• Evidence of team management / leadership skills
• Non medical prescriber or willing to undertake

Desirable

• Evidence of divisional financial input

Service improvement

Essential

• Understanding of QIPP and broad understanding of current Pharmacy landscape

Desirable

• Evidence of a leading / involvement in quality improvement projects / audit