Highly Specialised Neurosciences Lead Clinical PharmacistNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking, adaptable, and experienced clinical pharmacist to join our team at the Southmead Hospital Operating Unit (SHOU) to lead the neurosciences pharmacy team.

As the Band 8a Highly Specialist Lead Pharmacist for Neurosciences, you will utilise your strong problem-solving capabilities and exceptional interpersonal skills to lead and deliver expert pharmaceutical care across our Neurosciences Directorate including; the acute neurology and neurosurgical wards and the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.

We are seeking a self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment, possesses a sharp eye for clinical governance, and is passionate about mentoring junior staff. Ideally, you will hold an independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification to fully integrate into our clinical pathways.

By stepping into this role, you will join a supportive and progressive pharmacy team located within the Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital, which prides itself in fostering a caring and compassionate workplace culture dedicated to facilitating advanced clinical practice and professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Partner closely with the NeurosciencesDirectorate and work with the multi-disciplinary team at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit (SHOU) to deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service that aligns with Bristol Foundation NHS Trust (BFT) policies, national legislation, and professional standards.
• Lead clinical pharmacy services for Neurology, Neuropsychiatry, and Neurosurgery patients, managing care across both inpatient settings and HomeCare services.
• Champion the safe, effective, and optimised provision of medicines for all Neuroscience patients across the organisation.
• Support the Trust's vision by contributing to strategic planning and service reviews to meet future healthcare demands.
• Lead the education, training, and professional development of junior Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and the wider healthcare team in the Neurosciences Directorate on topics relating to medicines.
• Practise autonomously and enhance patient pathways as a qualified Independent Prescriber.

Job description

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.