Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic clinical pharmacist looking to work within the Major Trauma Centre for the Devon, Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and surrounding parts of the West Country, offering tertiary services across a number of different surgical and medical specialties?
Would you like to oversee the clinical pharmacy service to our new Major Trauma Ward established, to cohort patients in one clinical unit and further improve trauma care?
Would you like to work towards credentialing for a consultant post alongside utilising your skills as a non-medical prescriber across the Surgery Care Group?
Do you want to be part of an innovative Pharmacy Department that have had an ambitious 5-year strategy and workforce plan approved by the Trust Board?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, please contactVivek.soni@nhs.net for further details.
Candidates who meet the qualifications for this post but may not yet demonstrate the full knowledge or experience required at Band 8a will still be considered for this role as a Band 7 to Band 8a progression opportunity. The successful candidate will receive the necessary support to achieve the required progression milestones and demonstrate the expected level of practice before progressing to an advanced specialist Band 8a role.
Main duties of the job
- This post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service for patients within Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedic service lines.
- Develop a clinical interest within a chosen area of clinical practice to support clinical service to specific group of patients within the Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedic service lines.
- Act as team leader for the ward-based pharmacy team and as team member of for the Surgery Pharmacy
- Undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and other healthcare employees.
- Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice to the clinical specialities, demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness.
- Depending on the stage of your career, further study will be encouraged and supported. Practice research is also encouraged in this role.
This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) totalling £5,000, payable upon appointment, (covering 36 months of service) in addition to a relocation allowance (subject to eligibility). The RRP payment is for external candidates only and is pro rata for part time employees.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
About us
University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) NHS is the largest hospital in the Southwest Peninsula, providing secondary and tertiary care to around 2,000,000 people. Our specialist services include cardiothoracic surgery, kidney transplantation, neurosurgery, and the regional Trauma Centre. We also offer cancer treatments like bone marrow transplants, sarcoma surgery, and hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer surgery. We collaborate closely with community partners in delivering comprehensive health and social care.
Designated as a Major Trauma Centre in April 2012, UHP is committed to developing acute rehabilitation services for major trauma patients. Last year, the trauma centre treated 1,230 new patients.
The Clinical Pharmacy team plays a vital role in supporting these services, working alongside clinicians, nurse specialists, and other healthcare professionals. We have developed strong sub-specialty services, achieving excellent clinical outcomes and growing our reputation locally and nationally. The team is dedicated to transforming patient care, aiming to provide a responsive, high-quality service centered on patient needs.
Starting in September 2024, the University of Plymouth will offer the highly-ranked University of Bath MPharm degree, presenting opportunities for pharmacist colleagues to engage in educational activities and potentially take on more formal roles with the University of Bath in the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible to the Associate Chief Pharmacist Clinical Services for strategic planning and delivery of clinical pharmacy services focusing specifically on the Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedic service lines. Support the Chief Pharmacist / Deputy Chief Pharmacist / Associate Chief Pharmacist and Care Group Lead Pharmacist in developing, monitoring and reporting on drug expenditure and medicines budget and the delivery of financial savings as part of the pharmacy CIP. Development, implementation and update of clinical pharmacy policy in conjunction with senior pharmacists within the clinical pharmacy team and Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics and in the wider surgery care group. Work as a member of the Clinical Pharmacy Team, Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics Service Lines and wider UHP Pharmacy Team. Monitor, review and report on medicines related incidents within Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics Service Lines. Provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy care to patients in the surgical areas and related units. To manage, lead and co-ordinate the clinical pharmacy team including junior pharmacists and technicians in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient clinical pharmacy service in accordance with local and national standards and strategy and to ensure all members of the pharmacy team are trained and competent for their roles. To act as a role model as a clinical pharmacist and team leader, to pharmacists, technicians, ATOs and all other members of the multidisciplinary team. To be a lead and role model in the field of Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics locally, regionally, and nationally. To practice as an independent prescriber. To work towards advanced clinical practice. To engage with Quality Improvement and practice research. To write and review policies and procedures relevant to pharmacy practice in Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics. Monitor and evaluate medicines related protocols and guidelines in Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics. Ensure an appropriate level of clinical pharmacy service is provided to the Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics areas. Propose policy or service changes which improve services and may have multidisciplinary and resource implications Configure and implement inductions for pharmacists in Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics, the wider Surgery areas and the pharmacy department with support from the Associate Chief Pharmacist Clinical Services and Lead Pharmacists. Assist in the development and implementation of PGDs and non-medical prescribing initiatives, when appropriate. Ensure that expertise within your area is seen as a resource within and outside the Trust and form working partnerships with other health and social care service providers. Recommendation of appropriate therapy for individual patients where evidence is not available, controversial evidence exists or other professionals may challenge advice Contribute to the organisations wider antimicrobial surveillance programme, implementing local programmes ensuring appropriate antimicrobial prescribing Attendance at Consultant/GP white board/MDT meetings/ward rounds to actively facilitate and provide advice on treatment, including highly complex patients. Promote compliance by prescribers and other healthcare staff with local/national policies and the South and West Devon Formulary. Application of highly complex knowledge of the evidence base behind drug therapies used. Manage day to day medicines queries, including face to face consultations with patients identified to have compliance or other problems in medicine administration. Refer patients to other community services where appropriate. Liaise with all levels of healthcare staff, patients and carers in all areas of work. Analysis, interpretation and monitoring of clinical data including but not limited to: drug levels, U&Es, blood counts and microbiological sensitivities to guide diagnosis and drug therapy. Assess clinical requirements of patients as a clinical pharmacist and an independent prescriber through interpretation of clinical data and examination. If required request appropriate tests and examinations for patients directly under your care. Contribute to pharmaceutical initiatives that help with the seamless transfer of patients between different healthcare settings. Provide education and training to all healthcare professionals including medical students. Pharmacists are expected to work largely unsupervised and to act on their own professional judgement. Clinical supervision from another health professional can be arranged and is to be encouraged. Clinical roles are supported by policies and guidelines within which the pharmacist is allowed to exercise professional discretion / interpretation. Participate in any wider departmental rotas where needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible to the Associate Chief Pharmacist Clinical Services for strategic planning and delivery of clinical pharmacy services focusing specifically on the Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedic service lines. Support the Chief Pharmacist / Deputy Chief Pharmacist / Associate Chief Pharmacist and Care Group Lead Pharmacist in developing, monitoring and reporting on drug expenditure and medicines budget and the delivery of financial savings as part of the pharmacy CIP. Development, implementation and update of clinical pharmacy policy in conjunction with senior pharmacists within the clinical pharmacy team and Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics and in the wider surgery care group. Work as a member of the Clinical Pharmacy Team, Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics Service Lines and wider UHP Pharmacy Team. Monitor, review and report on medicines related incidents within Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics Service Lines. Provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy care to patients in the surgical areas and related units. To manage, lead and co-ordinate the clinical pharmacy team including junior pharmacists and technicians in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient clinical pharmacy service in accordance with local and national standards and strategy and to ensure all members of the pharmacy team are trained and competent for their roles. To act as a role model as a clinical pharmacist and team leader, to pharmacists, technicians, ATOs and all other members of the multidisciplinary team. To be a lead and role model in the field of Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics locally, regionally, and nationally. To practice as an independent prescriber. To work towards advanced clinical practice. To engage with Quality Improvement and practice research. To write and review policies and procedures relevant to pharmacy practice in Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics. Monitor and evaluate medicines related protocols and guidelines in Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics. Ensure an appropriate level of clinical pharmacy service is provided to the Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics areas. Propose policy or service changes which improve services and may have multidisciplinary and resource implications Configure and implement inductions for pharmacists in Major Trauma and Trauma & Orthopaedics, the wider Surgery areas and the pharmacy department with support from the Associate Chief Pharmacist Clinical Services and Lead Pharmacists. Assist in the development and implementation of PGDs and non-medical prescribing initiatives, when appropriate. Ensure that expertise within your area is seen as a resource within and outside the Trust and form working partnerships with other health and social care service providers. Recommendation of appropriate therapy for individual patients where evidence is not available, controversial evidence exists or other professionals may challenge advice Contribute to the organisations wider antimicrobial surveillance programme, implementing local programmes ensuring appropriate antimicrobial prescribing Attendance at Consultant/GP white board/MDT meetings/ward rounds to actively facilitate and provide advice on treatment, including highly complex patients. Promote compliance by prescribers and other healthcare staff with local/national policies and the South and West Devon Formulary. Application of highly complex knowledge of the evidence base behind drug therapies used. Manage day to day medicines queries, including face to face consultations with patients identified to have compliance or other problems in medicine administration. Refer patients to other community services where appropriate. Liaise with all levels of healthcare staff, patients and carers in all areas of work. Analysis, interpretation and monitoring of clinical data including but not limited to: drug levels, U&Es, blood counts and microbiological sensitivities to guide diagnosis and drug therapy. Assess clinical requirements of patients as a clinical pharmacist and an independent prescriber through interpretation of clinical data and examination. If required request appropriate tests and examinations for patients directly under your care. Contribute to pharmaceutical initiatives that help with the seamless transfer of patients between different healthcare settings. Provide education and training to all healthcare professionals including medical students. Pharmacists are expected to work largely unsupervised and to act on their own professional judgement. Clinical supervision from another health professional can be arranged and is to be encouraged. Clinical roles are supported by policies and guidelines within which the pharmacist is allowed to exercise professional discretion / interpretation. Participate in any wider departmental rotas where needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy.
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate.
- Non-medical prescriber (or must be willing to undertake this when requested)
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
Desirable
- Current registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Member of the United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA)
- Active member of Surgery & Theatres or Emergency Care Communities within UKCPA or equivalent pharmacist specialist interest group
- Postgraduate leadership qualification
- Postgraduate qualification in speciality
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug use with the area of major Trauma and orthopaedics
- Demonstrable experience in a range of clinical specialties.
- Excellent proven knowledge of general clinical pharmacy and drug use
- Proven skills in effective leadership, successful communication, negotiating, persuasion and influencing.
- Proven knowledge of strategic care agendas
- Proven understanding of NHS priorities and how to apply these locally.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to address highly complex issues.
- Report writing skills.
- Proven evidence of CPD
- Demonstrable experience of teaching, training and people development
- Demonstrable multidisciplinary working / ward round experience
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of treatment pathways and commissioning of therapies for the treatment of drugs used within the area of Surgery.
- Demonstrable senior pharmacy management experience within a recognised area of pharmacy practice
- Previous demonstrable experience of providing support to the management of a hospital directorate or division
- Demonstrable experience of designing and developing pharmacy services
- Demonstrable experience of providing diploma mentorship and/or pre-registration tutorship
- Demonstrable experience in presenting research.
- Demonstrable experience in budget management and staff management
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Time management skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrate potential management ability
- Proven knowledge and understanding of financial issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy.
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate.
- Non-medical prescriber (or must be willing to undertake this when requested)
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
Desirable
- Current registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Member of the United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA)
- Active member of Surgery & Theatres or Emergency Care Communities within UKCPA or equivalent pharmacist specialist interest group
- Postgraduate leadership qualification
- Postgraduate qualification in speciality
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug use with the area of major Trauma and orthopaedics
- Demonstrable experience in a range of clinical specialties.
- Excellent proven knowledge of general clinical pharmacy and drug use
- Proven skills in effective leadership, successful communication, negotiating, persuasion and influencing.
- Proven knowledge of strategic care agendas
- Proven understanding of NHS priorities and how to apply these locally.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to address highly complex issues.
- Report writing skills.
- Proven evidence of CPD
- Demonstrable experience of teaching, training and people development
- Demonstrable multidisciplinary working / ward round experience
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of treatment pathways and commissioning of therapies for the treatment of drugs used within the area of Surgery.
- Demonstrable senior pharmacy management experience within a recognised area of pharmacy practice
- Previous demonstrable experience of providing support to the management of a hospital directorate or division
- Demonstrable experience of designing and developing pharmacy services
- Demonstrable experience of providing diploma mentorship and/or pre-registration tutorship
- Demonstrable experience in presenting research.
- Demonstrable experience in budget management and staff management
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Time management skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrate potential management ability
- Proven knowledge and understanding of financial issues
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).
