NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
Lead Clinical Pharmacist- Neurology
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Lead Clinical Pharmacist- Neurology
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking pharmacist with experience in Neurology to join our senior pharmacy team. You will work as part of the neurosciences pharmacy team to provide pharmacy services to The Walton Centre, a specialist Trust which provides tertiary neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services to a wide catchment area.
The Pharmacy Department in LUHFT delivers a full pharmacy service to The Walton Centre (WCFT; based on the same site). This post will be based within WCFT but work closely with colleagues within other Trusts to standardise services relating to medicines management where appropriate, and to maximise quality, safety, productivity and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing/updating policies, clinical guidelines, and involvement in quality improvement projects relating to medicines within the Trust.
- Representing and supporting the WCFT at Cheshire and Mersey Area Prescribing Group subgroups and the North Wales Medicines Management Group.
- Participation in the Walton Centre Drugs and Therapeutics Committee.
- Participation in the well-established pharmacist prescribing service for patients newly admitted on the morning of their elective neurosurgery.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experiential learning along with experience of medicines management or governance roles, and current (or imminent) registration as a prescriber.
- Experiences working in a tertiary centre would be an advantage.
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Key Duties
- Assist the WCFT Operational and Clinical Lead Pharmacist in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within The Walton Centre.
- Assist the WCFT Operational and Clinical Lead Pharmacist in leading and managing the neurosciences pharmacy team.
- Act as a primary point of contact for senior staff and departments across WCFT for advice and guidance regarding medicines-related issues.
- Review compliance with CQC and other national standards at WCFT.
- Provide medicines-related training for other Trust staff.
- Lead and provide pharmaceutical expertise in the delivery and development of pharmacy services to the neuroscience’s directorates, developing an exemplary clinical service to our patients.
- Identify the clinical and economic impact of medicines use, develop and implement clinical guidelines, monitor drug expenditure and support the area to meet their clinical and financial targets.
About the Employer
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
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UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Colin Brennan
- Job title: Deputy Chief Pharmacist - Clinical Services UHLG
- Email address: colin.brennan@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07834043594
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