Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dynamic pharmacist to lead our clinical pharmacy service across Renal & General Medicine, including:
- Renal Medicine & Dialysis
- Diabetes & Endocrinology
- Older Adults
You will lead an amazing team of Advanced Specialist Pharmacists, Foundation Pharmacists, Medicines Management Technicians and Medicines Management Assistants, proving the best possible care to our patients.
You willwork alongside our Advanced Clinical Lead Pharmacist for Emergency Medicine and our Advanced Clinical Lead Pharmacist for Respiratory & Gastroenterology, to drive forward the Pharmacy Service to the wider Unplanned (Medicine) Care Group and implement new innovative ways of working.
We are passionate about investing in the training and development of our pharmacy staff and have a fully established Pharmacy Education and Training Team.
Main duties of the job
Be a visible pharmacy leader and role model with the accountabilityand responsibility for the provision and development of safe and cost-effective pharmacy services to the General Medicine Directorate.
Lead a team of highly skilled pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff working to deliver cutting edge pharmacy services.
Support the further develop of the clinical pharmacy workforce including the role of Medicines Management Technicians and Medicines Management Assistants.
Develop a strategic plan for the operational delivery of clinical pharmacy services to the General Medicine Directorate, supporting a positive patient experience, the medicines optimisation agenda and continuous improvement.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information is provided in the attached Job Description & Personal Specification. Alternatively you can contact Daniel Peddie to discuss this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information is provided in the attached Job Description & Personal Specification. Alternatively you can contact Daniel Peddie to discuss this role.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent Qualification.
- Qualified Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- Training in advanced health assessment
- Formal Leadership or Management Qualification
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience
- Recent experience working as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist in a Hospital setting
- Good understanding of current hospital pharmacy practice and the NHS and their potential impact on clinical pharmacy services
- Able to demonstrate application of advanced / specialist knowledge of drug usage to clinical situations
- Demonstrated ability in evidence-based medicine and critical appraisal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge in Renal Medicine and/or Diabetes and/or Elderly Care
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent Qualification.
- Qualified Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- Training in advanced health assessment
- Formal Leadership or Management Qualification
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience
- Recent experience working as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist in a Hospital setting
- Good understanding of current hospital pharmacy practice and the NHS and their potential impact on clinical pharmacy services
- Able to demonstrate application of advanced / specialist knowledge of drug usage to clinical situations
- Demonstrated ability in evidence-based medicine and critical appraisal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge in Renal Medicine and/or Diabetes and/or Elderly Care
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).
