Job summary
Are you passionate about the provision of education and training to meet the requirements of the pharmacy profession and all pharmacy staff as their job roles evolve?
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to join the education and training team at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD). The established team comprises an Education and Training Manager, a Lead Pharmacy Technician responsible for Rotational Pharmacy Technician training, and two Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technicians responsible for the pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician training.
This role will involve cross-site working at both Poole and Bournemouth hospitals, and requires a dedicated pharmacist to support the Education and Training Manager improve, adapt and future-proof the UHD pharmacy workforce. You will provide a clinical pharmacy ward service across UHD, maintaining your own clinical skills whilst mentoring junior pharmacists on the wards.
We are developing working relationships with Bournemouth University, with one of our pharmacists recently having experience of the role as Lecturer Practitioner for under graduates (nursing).
Main duties of the job
Sharing pharmacy knowledge across the multidisciplinary teams is something we are passionate about at UHD and we can support your involvement in providing this. You will also be encouraged to undertake training to develop your own education and training skills.
If you think you have the desire and ambition for this post then we would like to hear from you.
This role requires General Pharmaceutical Council Registration
Base Location: This position will require cross site working between Poole and Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
With the transformation the base site will become RBH once all the building work has been complete and RBH becomes the acute site but still cross site working.
Interview Date: TBC
o Support the Education, Training and Research Manager to develop and maintain the provision of undergraduate and postgraduate education and training of pharmacists and education and training for the Trainee Pharmacists (TP)o Participation in both ward and departmental-based pharmaceutical and educational duties.o Identify and facilitate delivery of both external and in house training programmes to enable pharmacists, TPs, PTPTs, FPTs and ATOs to meet their professional requirements and developmental needs.o Line manage trainee pharmacists, acting as a mentor and tutor to TPs and pharmacy diploma students and Band 6 pharmacists
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff on clinical and professional standards for pharmacy, medicines use and prescribing practice. Identifying the training needs of the pharmacy service and developing training to meet these needs. Acting as Lead Mentor across UHD for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice, co-ordinating other diploma mentors and liaising with the education provider, supported by the Education, Training and Research Manager. Leading on the management of the Trainee Pharmacist programme across UHD supported by the Education, Training and Research Manager. Ensuring training and development plans are implemented and updated for all grades of staff in clinical areas annually. Ensuring that provision of effective training is planned, managed and facilitated to support the on-going development of all members of the pharmacy department working with the Education, Training and Research Manager and Lead Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Developing new innovative projects to promote education and training across the Trust. Provide on the job support and training on all aspects of clinical pharmacy to pharmacists, trainee pharmacists and clinical technicians. This will include one-to-one sessions, accompanied ward visits and group training. Support the Specialist Pharmacists in providing teaching to medical students, trainee doctors and other healthcare professionals. Participating in clinical pharmacy meetings and contributing to the clinical pharmacy service liaising with the pharmacy team as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff on clinical and professional standards for pharmacy, medicines use and prescribing practice. Identifying the training needs of the pharmacy service and developing training to meet these needs. Acting as Lead Mentor across UHD for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice, co-ordinating other diploma mentors and liaising with the education provider, supported by the Education, Training and Research Manager. Leading on the management of the Trainee Pharmacist programme across UHD supported by the Education, Training and Research Manager. Ensuring training and development plans are implemented and updated for all grades of staff in clinical areas annually. Ensuring that provision of effective training is planned, managed and facilitated to support the on-going development of all members of the pharmacy department working with the Education, Training and Research Manager and Lead Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Developing new innovative projects to promote education and training across the Trust. Provide on the job support and training on all aspects of clinical pharmacy to pharmacists, trainee pharmacists and clinical technicians. This will include one-to-one sessions, accompanied ward visits and group training. Support the Specialist Pharmacists in providing teaching to medical students, trainee doctors and other healthcare professionals. Participating in clinical pharmacy meetings and contributing to the clinical pharmacy service liaising with the pharmacy team as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Registered Pharmacy Independent Prescriber
- Membership of a professional organisation (e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society, UKCPA)
- Post graduate qualification in education and training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial NHS hospital experience post qualification of which considerable experience as a AfC or equivalent
- Substantial experience of delivering education and training
- Evidence of mentoring / training of pharmacy staff
- Experience in giving presentations
Technical skills competencies
Essential
- Time management skills, ability to meet deadlines
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
Desirable
- Experience of service development
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in the education, training and development of others
- Committed to continuing professional development
- Self-motivated, conscientious
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Good clinical knowledge of current therapeutics and pharmacy practice
- Working knowledge of and ability to apply all aspects of regulatory legislation and guidelines applicable to pharmacy services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Registered Pharmacy Independent Prescriber
- Membership of a professional organisation (e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society, UKCPA)
- Post graduate qualification in education and training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial NHS hospital experience post qualification of which considerable experience as a AfC or equivalent
- Substantial experience of delivering education and training
- Evidence of mentoring / training of pharmacy staff
- Experience in giving presentations
Technical skills competencies
Essential
- Time management skills, ability to meet deadlines
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
Desirable
- Experience of service development
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in the education, training and development of others
- Committed to continuing professional development
- Self-motivated, conscientious
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Good clinical knowledge of current therapeutics and pharmacy practice
- Working knowledge of and ability to apply all aspects of regulatory legislation and guidelines applicable to pharmacy services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
