Lead Pharmacist – Surgical Services

at  Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Are you excited about pharmacy-led, patient-centred medicines optimisation? If so, we are looking for a highly enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated Clinical Pharmacist who wants to make a difference to patient care by delivering medicines optimisation to the Surgical Services.
Bradford is a busy and vibrant city located in the centre of the UK with good road, rail and air transport links. The city has a wide variety of leisure and shopping facilities including a major shopping and leisure outlet in the city centre. Bradford and the surrounding area offer a good range of housing, high performing schools and specialist academies.
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy and challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. Ability to work autonomously and with a high level of accountability is essential. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, have the ability to delegate effectively and to work as part of a team or networks with a ‘can do’ positive attitude. You will be resourceful and able to make complex clinical decisions and recognise the importance of key performance indicators in demonstrating the difference made to patient care and patient outcomes.
You will establish and maintain effective working relationships, working alongside a range of health and social care professionals, and liaising with community pharmacies and other stakeholders as required implementing medicines optimisation.
You will need significant post-qualification experience relevant to the post. A Clinical Diploma is essential. You will have, or be willing to undertake, a prescribing qualification in a relevant clinical area.
The Foundation Trust is committed to supporting transformation and is investing in our Outstanding Pharmacy Services programme which provides opportunities to shape the way we work and the services we deliver. As part of this transformation programme, you will be given the opportunity to develop your quality improvement skills through undertaking training and application to practice.
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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