Job summary
An exciting and rare opportunity is now available for a dynamic, forward thinking and innovative pharmacist to help shape the future of neurology services in Dorset as our Consultant Pharmacist in Neurology.
As the first of its kind we are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced neurology pharmacist who can support the trust and wider system in ensuring the best outcomes for our patients. If you are looking for the freedom and flexibility to develop a clinical leadership role in neurology this is the role for you.
Applications are encouraged from both existing consultant pharmacists & aspiring pharmacists looking to be accredited in the next 12-24 months. The post is also in the process of being submitted for RPS approval for recognition as a Consultant Pharmacist position.
Pharmacists yet to complete their credentialing would join as Lead Pharmacist (band 8b) for Neurology and once credentialed would move up to a band 8c & be awarded the Consultant Pharmacist Title.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- To be the recognised lead expert, clinical pharmacist in neurologyworking within the trust and across the Dorset System to drive, develop and advance cancer services and ensure the best experience and outcomes to patients.
- Responsible for leading the delivery and development of a proactive, high quality, cost effective, safe and responsive pharmacy clinical neurology service.
- To contribute to improving health outcomes for Dorset wide neurologicalpatients using a holistic approach to care, ensuring the safe and effective use of medicine through provision of medicines-related aspects of patient care.
- To act as a mentor and role model as an expert neurology clinicalpharmacist; manager and leader.
- Supporting and leading education, training, auditing and research in neurology services across the Dorset system.
- To support the medicines optimisation agenda in neurology ensuring adoption of National standards, NICE guidelines, commissioningrequirements and medical and non-medical prescribing.
- To provide pharmacist lead prescribing clinics for complexpatients, initiating new patients, completing annual reviews andsupporting the introduction of new therapies.
- To build working relationships and negotiate with senior and executive officers within and outside the Trust (including consultant medical staff, Dorset ICS, NHS England and other healthcare organisations) to realise opportunities and benefits to the health economy that are available from joint working.
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 at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The UHD pharmacy team recruitment promise
- The pharmacy team embraces and champions, equality, diversity and inclusivity across the team
- We actively engage in staff support networks, have health and wellbeing champions and mental health trained first aiders.
- We commit to consider all potential work life balance options for posts for example part time, job share, flexible hours and remote working
- We can offer fully paid and highly regarded training opportunities such as MSc, clinical diplomas, postgraduate accreditations, BTECs student training programmes, advanced leadership courses and a variety of apprenticeships.
- We celebrate and welcome applicants from other pharmacy sectors, those returning to practice or from people outside the UK and will actively consider visa applications for registered posts
- A relocation package of up to £13k is available for registered staff applying for a senior post
Job description
Job responsibilities
The UHD pharmacy team recruitment promise
- The pharmacy team embraces and champions, equality, diversity and inclusivity across the team
- We actively engage in staff support networks, have health and wellbeing champions and mental health trained first aiders.
- We commit to consider all potential work life balance options for posts for example part time, job share, flexible hours and remote working
- We can offer fully paid and highly regarded training opportunities such as MSc, clinical diplomas, postgraduate accreditations, BTECs student training programmes, advanced leadership courses and a variety of apprenticeships.
- We celebrate and welcome applicants from other pharmacy sectors, those returning to practice or from people outside the UK and will actively consider visa applications for registered posts
- A relocation package of up to £13k is available for registered staff applying for a senior post
Person Specification
GPhC registration
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and broad NHS hospital pharmacy experience post qualification with a minimum of 5 years in neurology services
- Directorate pharmacy experience meeting with clinicians and managers
- Supervising and developing staff
Person Specification
GPhC registration
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and broad NHS hospital pharmacy experience post qualification with a minimum of 5 years in neurology services
- Directorate pharmacy experience meeting with clinicians and managers
- Supervising and developing staff
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
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).
