Lead Maternity Pharmacist

at  Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

If you are looking for an exciting new role working as a Lead Clinical Pharmacist providing pharmaceutical care and medicines optimisation to our Women & Children’s specialties, this is an ideal opportunity. We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic pharmacists to join our friendly team. You will be supported by a team of experienced clinicians who value your input and contribution to patient care. This post is focused on supporting medicines optimisation in the Maternity Unit. There will be the opportunity to rotate to other specialities including paediatrics and neonatal intensive care.
As one of a number of new roles to the Trust, the post holder will be involved in identifying the areas in which pharmacy services can be optimised for patients attending the Maternity Unit, and demonstrating the difference made to patient care and outcomes by integrating clinical pharmacists into the multidisciplinary team.
The Foundation Trust is committed to supporting transformation and is investing in our Outstanding Pharmacy Services programme which will provide the right candidates with opportunities to shape the way we work and the services we provide.
The successful applicant will enjoy developing the pharmacy services provided to the Maternity Unit (primary role), whilst also having the opportunity to contribute to the provision of pharmacy services neonatal and childrens services.
As a leader within the Trust, you will be expected to manage multiple priorities and deliver services in a variety of settings. The post holder will demonstrate the Trust Values in their daily working, while also making complex clinical decisions to better patient outcomes. You will be actively involved in ensuring the safe use of medications both in hospital and on discharge, and will be expected to take the lead in providing patient-centred medicines optimisation in this unit.
As well as significant post-qualification experience relevant to the post, you will have, or be supported to undertake, a prescribing qualification following completion of the probation period.
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
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