About this role
Job summary We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Leeds Childrens Hospital clinical pharmacy team as a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist within paediatrics.
There are two posts available, one permanent and one fixed term for 12 months.
Main duties of the job Based within the Leeds General Infirmary, the Leeds Childrens Hospital is one of the largest childrens hospitals in the UK and treats patients from across Yorkshire and the North of England as a secondary and tertiary referral centre. The vision for the hospital is to be the leading provider of healthcare for children and young people in the North of England, providing the highest quality of care and treatment as close to home as possible.
This rotational post will give you the opportunity to be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team working alongside advanced practitioners and national experts across a range of specialities such as neonates, renal, oncology, haematology, PICU, general/specialist medicine, surgery. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care alongside the safe and cost-effective use of medicines within paediatrics. You will provide training and supervision for Band 6 and pre-registration pharmacists and contribute to the training of medical and other multi-disciplinary staff.
This is a fantastic opportunity to embark on a new challenge, with the opportunity to influence the future direction of paediatric pharmacy services, If you are excited about being part of a dynamic, forward thinking team, delivering improvements in paediatric patient care and experience, then we would love to hear from you!
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities Why you should join our Team
We have a wealth of experience within our Women's and Children's pharmacy team, with highly qualified clinical pharmacists who are passionate about developing others. Joining our team gives you the opportunity to learn from our advanced clinical pharmacists during 12-month rotations, developing your clinical knowledge and leadership abilities whilst working towards your advanced pharmacist framework.
Our team are hard-working, patient centred and collaborative. We are always welcoming to new starters and look forward to supporting the successful candidate. If you have any questions about the opportunities within our team, please contact me via email or phone call using the details below.
What you will bring to the role Team player and leader Professional attitude Calm disposition Enthusiastic Lateral thinker and good problem solver Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and listening Well developed clinical pharmacy skills. Can use own initiative Excellent time management skills with effective prioritisation skills and the ability to working under pressure Adaptable to changing circumstances and situations. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Pharmacist Registrant of GPhC MPharm or equivalent Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) Member of a relevant Professional Development Body e.g. RPSGB, BOPA, NPPG etc
Desirable
Postgraduate Masters Degree
Experience Essential
Knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice Legal requirements of handling medicines Broad clinical pharmacy knowledge Basic Medicines Information skills Moderate or significant experience of clinical pharmacy
Desirable
Medicines Information Aseptic services
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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)