Specialist Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine

Job overview

Do you have a passion for Hospital Pharmacy and a proven track record within a clinical field?

Why not join Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a forward-thinking Trust?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an aspirational and motivated individual to work within the Emergency Department Pharmacy Team. Pharmacy is seen as a key resource in the within our Emergency Department. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic pharmacist work alongside the Lead Emergency Department Pharmacist.

The department has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines management systems into patient care and is now looking to appoint a dynamic individual with good organisational and communication skills who is keen to be involved in the development of the clinical service provided to all patients who attend the Emergency Department. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will provide a comprehensive and high-quality clinical service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play an influential role in the patients care pathway whilst building upon proven clinical skills. We aim to give you clinical experience and exposure to develop your generalist and specialist skills, as well as providing leadership, management, education, quality improvement and research opportunities.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing through evidence-based guidelines. Alongside the Lead Pharmacist for the Emergency Department, the post holder will develop, audit and monitor Medicines Management processes within the service and provide training and supervision to departmental staff.

In addition to well-developed communication and leadership skills you will have previous experience of working within a clinical environment and will have completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy. Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork would be advantageous.

Training and support will be provided. A commitment to continuing professional development is essential. It is envisaged that the candidate will possess a prescribing qualification or be prepared to work towards one.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.