Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications to the Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (SCP) in Cardiac Services post, joining the SCPs in the Medicine team at the City campus. Cardiac Services includes cardiology and cardiac surgery, and also includes the Cardiac ICU & Cardiac HDU, as well as theatres & cath labs.
The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your portfolio of specialist knowledge and skills for the management of patients as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as build on your leadership abilities.
Main duties of the job
Our vision is to be outstanding in health outcomes and patient & staff experience
You will be jointly responsible for ensuring the further development of an excellent clinical pharmacy service to the cardiology & cardiac surgery areas, alongside the other SCP for Cardiac Services
You will provide complex, pharmaceutical care for patients, optimising their medicines, utilising your prescribing skills and ensuring the effective transfer of care.
You will work closely with the MDT, on & off the ward to support governance, education and medication safety within cardiac services.
You will be expected to line manage one or more of the band 7 pharmacists on the team, providing mentoring, and supporting them with their development and objectives which may include starting out as an independent prescriber.
You will mentor junior pharmacists working in cardiology or cardiac surgery, providing them with training, education and sharing your passion for cardiology
About us
With over 19,000 staff,we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for key duties & responsibilities.
Leading on a particular aspect (or aspects) of the clinical pharmacy service to the specialty
Actively participating in consultant-led ward rounds to promote and support medicines optimisation, antimicrobial stewardship and effective discharge planning by utilising prescribing skills
Providing an advanced level of clinical pharmacy service to the specialty
Involvement in education and training of a variety of healthcare professionals including diploma & pre-registration pharmacists, undergraduates and trainee advanced nurse practitioners.
Whilst this post is commissioned to be full time (equivalent of 37.5 hours per week) the service would welcome applications from those wanting a better work life balance. If you would like to consider this post but on less than full time hours please still apply and outline this on your application form or please contact us for further discussion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for key duties & responsibilities.
Leading on a particular aspect (or aspects) of the clinical pharmacy service to the specialty
Actively participating in consultant-led ward rounds to promote and support medicines optimisation, antimicrobial stewardship and effective discharge planning by utilising prescribing skills
Providing an advanced level of clinical pharmacy service to the specialty
Involvement in education and training of a variety of healthcare professionals including diploma & pre-registration pharmacists, undergraduates and trainee advanced nurse practitioners.
Whilst this post is commissioned to be full time (equivalent of 37.5 hours per week) the service would welcome applications from those wanting a better work life balance. If you would like to consider this post but on less than full time hours please still apply and outline this on your application form or please contact us for further discussion.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma/MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
- Qualified as an independent prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Wide post-registration experience including in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service to a specialty
- Experience of developing and implementing medicines and service related policies for a specialty
- Experience of training and education of both pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking, supervising and reporting/presenting audit / research work at local (Trust) level
- Experience of working actively on national groups
Communication and Relationship
Essential
- Strong written communication skills
- Evidence of independence and team working skills
Desirable
- Evidence of successful business case completion
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Experience of assessing and minimising risk associated with service provision and within medication processes
- Evidence of incorporating innovative and 'best practice' into current practice.
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Evidence of excellent organisational skills
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma/MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
- Qualified as an independent prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Wide post-registration experience including in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service to a specialty
- Experience of developing and implementing medicines and service related policies for a specialty
- Experience of training and education of both pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking, supervising and reporting/presenting audit / research work at local (Trust) level
- Experience of working actively on national groups
Communication and Relationship
Essential
- Strong written communication skills
- Evidence of independence and team working skills
Desirable
- Evidence of successful business case completion
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Experience of assessing and minimising risk associated with service provision and within medication processes
- Evidence of incorporating innovative and 'best practice' into current practice.
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Evidence of excellent organisational skills
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).