Specialist Pharmacist - Neonates
| Posting date: | 16 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £61,631.00 to £68,623.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £61631.00 - £68623.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Orpington, BR6 8ND |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9213-25-0670 |
Summary
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be: Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Womens and Childrens Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within neonates Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in neonates in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.Develop neonatal transitional care services across all sites Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within Child Health. Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients within neonates. Providing interface and discharge liaison and support. Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care. Provide patient and carer education and close liaison across the interface. Promote safe drug use within the Child Health specialties. Development, implementation and audit of local guidelines. Supervise and train pharmacy staff at ward level. Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust. Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, and drug budget management. To participate in practice and clinical research and audit. To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the Care Group.