Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Neonates & Paediatrics

Job summary The Pharmacy Department at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ambitious and forward thinking, striving to ensure that the patient is always at the heart of everything we do.
We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced clinical pharmacist to join our dynamic pharmacy team and provide advanced clinical services to our general paediatric wards, paediatric intensive care unit and neonatal intensive care unit.
The post holder will also be responsible for assisting with development of rotational team members.
Main duties of the job As we look to promote the organisation and governance of neonatal and paediatric patients within the hospital we are looking for an experienced pharmacist who is an adaptable and well rounded.
You need to be able to work flexibly with our pharmacy team and the wider healthcare multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the role include: - 1) Liaising with the relevant senior pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, other allied health professionals (AHPs) and managers to promote safe, evidence based and cost-effective use of medication in the designated clinical area 2) Promoting medication safety and medicines optimization in neonates and paediatrics in liaison with the multi-disciplinary team 3) Assisting the Consultant Pharmacist (Neonates & Paediatrics) and the Lead Pharmacist (Women's and Children's) to provide Divisional support as required.
About us Our TrustCambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.
With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.
Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.
CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves.
We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa.
Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 12th January 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 30th January 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days.
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues.
Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces.
Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances.
Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.
In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters level degree in pharmacy.
Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)*.
Train the trainer course (or equivalent)* Desirable MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)*.
Management qualification.
Registered as an independent prescriber with the GPhC.
Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Member of the faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or working towards) at Advanced Stage II.
Diploma or MEd in medical education (or equivalent) Member of the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacist Group (NPPG) Experience Essential Recent significant post-registration experience including prescription screening, medicines reconciliation and medicines information.
Recent significant experience of patient consultation.
Experienced clinical pharmacist at band 7 or band 8a who has covered a range of specialities, including the designated specialist clinical area.
Experience of documenting pharmaceutical care issues in medical notes.
Experience of writing professional reports.
Experience of writing drug policies and treatment guidelines.
Experience of developing and reviewing patient group directions and shared care guidelines.
Experience of the management of high-cost and high-risk medicines.
Evidence of having conducted and implemented the outcomes of a clinical audit Experience of the practical application of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
Experience as a personal tutor to a range of staff groups.
Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development Experience of designing training materials for a range of healthcare professionals.
Experience of delivering training for a range of healthcare professionals.
Desirable Recent significant post-registration hospital experience, ideally including previous experience in a teaching hospital and experience of more than one hospital.
Recent practical experience of independent prescribing for a designated group of patients.
Experienced clinical pharmacist (at band 8a or 8b) including one or more of the following: neurosciences, critical care, transplant, medicines information, acute and emergence medicine.
Evidence of having written pharmaceutical and/or educational publications.
Experience of drug expenditure analysis and reporting.
Experience of publishing and following up on the outcomes of pharmacy audit or practice research.
Experience of horizon scanning.
Knowledge Essential Advanced clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within designated specialist clinical area.
Knowledge of NICE, Health Education England (HEE), NPSA guidance and their local implementation Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and NHS changes.
Computer literate with experience of Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching.
Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems.
Desirable Knowledge of electronic prescribing and medicines administration IT systems.
Familiar with the design and use of e-learning materials.
Familiar with the design of educational mobile applications.
Skills Essential Demonstrate expert professional practice defined within the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Advanced Pharmacy Framework: Expert Professional Practice cluster at the level of Advanced Stage II.
This will be tested by means of a clinical test during the interview process.
Show evidence of good organisation skills, prioritisation and time management.
Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Have excellent written and verbal communication and consultation skills.
Be able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience including students.
Be able to produce written reports.
Have a proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff.
Be able to manage and work well in a team.
Be able to listen to and act on the direction of senior staff.
Be able to review the pharmaceutical care of patients in a reasonable time frame (including level 2 medicines reconciliation) and identify / resolve issues arising.
Show the ability to empathise with patients / carers.
Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.