Job overview

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

Do you thrive on clinical variety but wish to develop within a speciality.

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

Am exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to take on a senior role as our Women's and Children's Lead. The need for a pharmacy service within this area has been clearly identified and the department is primed for an enthusiastic individual to continue to grow and embed the pharmacy service. 

Our pharmacy team has a strong commitment to advancing practice and embedding effective medicines management systems into patient care, we are now looking to appoint a dynamic individual with good organisational and communication skills who is keen to develop and establish the clinical service provided to the these departments. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will provide a comprehensive and high-quality clinical service.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing through evidence based guidelines and have the support of a large and experienced team to achieve this. The post holder will develop, audit and monitor Medicines Management processes within the service and provide training and supervision to departmental staff. Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork  and previous leadership and management skills would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work at a senior level within the service and play an influential role in the patients care pathway whilst building upon proven clinical skills. The combination of responsibilities will significantly facilitate your growth in both the clinical and leadership aspect of this role.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing through evidence based guidelines. 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. 

Working for our organisation

The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is a large department (over 150 staff) and a friendly environment with established senior support.  We are dedicated to education and professional development and encourage/support ongoing education.  We have a very favourable oncall commitment, that all pharmacists in the department contribute to. 

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac, Haematology and Cystic fibrosis patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the South.