Band 8a Specialist Pharmacist Teacher Practitioner

Job summary

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we acknowledge that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff. We offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives

We are seeking talented, motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join the Pharmacy team at University Hospitals Birmingham and Aston University, teaching the next generation of pharmacists.

The role is spilt with 50% of the week spent working as a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist on the UHB Birmingham Heartlands Hospital site and the other 50% acting as Teacher Practitioner with Aston University involved with teaching at the University and leading/coordinating undergraduate visits at the Trust.

The post holder will work closely with the other Specialist Clinical Pharmacists and the pharmacy operational team to ensure day to day provision of the clinical pharmacy service to wards/departments. They will deliver a high-quality specialist clinical pharmacy service to selected directorates and will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to specific clinical areas.

Main duties of the job

The post will enable further development of your clinical leadership and educational skills. You will lead and deliver the provision of clinical pharmacy teaching and placements at Heartlands Hospital, and contribute to the delivery, development and assessment of university-based teaching for students on programmes within the Aston University School of Pharmacy, mainly relating to the Master of Pharmacy degree. You will be able to explore and engage with clinical and pedagogic research within your area of interest/expertise

Significant experience of working in a hospital pharmacy is essential, but previous teaching experience is not. Fellowship with Advance HE (FHEA) qualification if not already held

Some of the benefits of joining our team at UHB:

*Work with a fantastic team that contributes to regional initiatives that report to the Medicines Management Advisory Group to improve quality of care across the interface

*Excellent learning/development opportunities to ensure the post-holder can undertake clinical duties independently working alongside a specialist team.

*Post-graduate training in pharmacy and support to utilise non-medical prescribing (NMP) or support to undertake if not completed.

*Protected learning during work hours to facilitate your development.

*Access to trust health and wellbeing initiatives and a variety of staff networks.

*Access to exclusive benefits for you and your family including NHS discounts at various retailers, restaurants and leisure facilities

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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