About this role
Job summary
Are you a Pharmacist with experience in ophthalmology, high-cost drug management and service development who's seeking a new challenge? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Pharmacist to be the Lead Clinical Pharmacist in Ophthalmology.
The post holder will be leading, developing and delivering a pharmacy service to Ophthalmology in conjunction with the Ophthalmology business unit. This role will include a significant role in delivering savings across Lincolnshire by implementing the use of biosimilar or generic products, releasing key savings back into the NHS.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Pharmacist to be responsible for leading, developing and delivering a pharmacy service to Ophthalmology to ensure the service can meet the demands and will include supporting clinics.
You will be responsible for providing expert medicines management information to decision makers, senior managers and advising clinicians on prescribing protocols.
You will be responsible for leading research, innovative Pharmacy projects and audits relevant to Ophthalmology and ensuring healthcare professionals are trained appropriately to ensure safe medicines management within the specialty and Pharmacy.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Masters degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy Pharmacist registered with the GPhC Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development Diploma/Msc in Clinical Pharmacy Independent Prescriber
Desirable
Management/Leadership qualifications Project Management Qualification Training qualification
Previous Experience Essential
highly motivated High Level of reliability, with a positive solution focused attitude Excellent written and verbal communication skills Analytical and constructive approach to problem solving Ability to critically appraise and analyse highly complex situations, issues, facts Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information/data Strong influencing and negotiation skills Ability to motivate, support, coach, and mentor staff Ability to formulate and implement plans whilst liaising with and engaging all appropriate stakeholders Ability to prioritise work demands and meet deadlines
Skills/Competencies Essential
A clear understanding of current and proposed NHS developments/direction and impact on service provision/design Clear understanding of both secondary and primary care issues/challenges Demonstrable knowledge of Healthcare Standards and relevant legislation incl. relevant Hospital Pharmacy Standards and NICE guidance Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm to drive forward Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth and develop Ophthalmology role Demonstrates ability to work autonomously Ability to work to a high level of accuracy in professional assessment of prescriptions and interpretation of information - including financial information. Also, when recording clinical information Demonstrates competence in using IT computer packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and Intranet, and keyboard skills
Desirable
Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth
Specific requirements Essential
Ambitious, hardworking, enthusiastic, and assertive Flexible and adaptable in line with service needs Ability to develop good working relationships
Personal qualities Essential
Ability to work in line with and role model Group values. Self-motivation Effective communication in a variety of levels and methods Flexible approach and attitude to work
Desirable
Be able to demonstrate empathy and reassurance Ability to work under pressure
Knowledge Essential
Management experience in an acute/community healthcare organisation including some or all of the following Workforce, Finance/budget, Supplies/procurement and Performance An ability to demonstrate experience at a range of clinical levels and settings within the healthcare environment Evidence of active leadership in change management, service modernization and innovation within pharmacy Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and innovative thinking Ability to work outside of traditional boundaries Experience of developing & delivering training/education Evidence of working in multi-disciplinary teams Evidence of ability to interpret and convert national policy into successful operational policies Involvement in serious untoward incident investigations and investigations linked to healthcare complaints Involvement in Trust medicines-related committees e.g. Drugs and Therapeutics committee
Desirable
Involvement in CQC inspections Project management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)