Job summary
Looking for an experienced and enthusiastic pharmacist who is passionate about the safety of medicines and striving to improve the quality of medicines management. The ideal candidate will be committed to developing the Pharmacy workforce of the future.
The job overview: Responsible for delivering, managing and developing the workforce and education and training component of the Pharmacy Service. Responsible for managing and developing the Medicines Safety and Governance Team. Provides expert advice and leadership on all aspects of training and education of the Pharmacy Team. Provides expert advice, guidance and support on aspects of Medicines and Pharmacy Governance in conjunction with the Medicines Safety Officer.** Pay banding subject to Agenda for Change Evaluation**
Applicants from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job
This is a senior and highly visible role within Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Trust. The postholder will work with significant autonomy and be expected to liaise with clinicians and other senior managers.
Leading on the implementation of national workforce strategies
Lead on strategic direction in education commissioning for pharmacy
Lead on the recruitment and training of foundation trainee pharmacists in line with the national recruitment scheme and GPhC standards
Lead on the education and training of undergraduate pharmacists and other Pharmacy related roles,
To lead on Pharmacy Governance and risk to ensure that the department complies with legislation and national standards.
To line manage and support the Trust Medication Safety Officer in delivering the Trust Medication Safety Strategy.
To lead on reporting and analysis of key performance indicators for Pharmacy Governance and Medicines Safety
To work with the Pharmacy Senior Management Team and clinical governance leads to identify and minimise the risk of harm from prescribing and administration of medicines.
To be a part of the Trust Drug and Therapeutic Committee
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry , just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for delivering, managing and developing the workforce and education and training component of the Pharmacy Service.Responsible for managing and developing the Medicines Safety and Governance Team. Provides expert advice and leadership on all aspects of training and education of the Pharmacy Team.Provides expert advice, guidance and support on aspects of Medicines and Pharmacy Governance in conjunction with the Medicines Safety Officer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for delivering, managing and developing the workforce and education and training component of the Pharmacy Service.Responsible for managing and developing the Medicines Safety and Governance Team. Provides expert advice and leadership on all aspects of training and education of the Pharmacy Team.Provides expert advice, guidance and support on aspects of Medicines and Pharmacy Governance in conjunction with the Medicines Safety Officer.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Professional knowledge acquired through vocational master's degree in pharmacy (4 years) (or equivalent) plus 1 year pre-registration training
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent from a recognised UK provider (min 2 years)
- Independent prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake the qualification
Experience
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of workforce planning, education and training, governance and medicines safety gained through extensive, postregistration experience in hospital pharmacy practice
- Demonstrable extensive experience of successful project management
- Experience of planning, delivering and reporting audit and research project
- Wide experience of ward-based clinical pharmacy
- Commitment and evidence of formal continuous professional development
- Experience of service development and staff management.
- Able to supervise, and provide clinical leadership to Pharmacy staff, consultants and senior nurses.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to work independently or as a member of a team
- Ability to deal with unpredictable workload
- Computer literate - Internet, e-Mail, MS Office applications
- Excellent verbal, numeric and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Accountable for own professional actions
- Excellent Verbal communication skills
- Has a proven ability to write policies and reports.
- Ability to cope with enquiries / concerns, responding professionally and confidentially with empathy.
- Ability to sustain concentration for long periods
Knowledge
Essential
- Good range of pharmaceutical knowledge
- Able to interpret complex data
- Good interpretation and understanding of current pharmacy / NHS policies and standards - particularly relating to Pharmacy workforce development and Medicines Governanc
- Able to think independently / laterally
Analytical and Judgemental skills
Essential
- Has the skills, knowledge and experience to analyse and interpret complex information relating to the national policies and standards for Pharmacy workforce development and implementation at RJAH
- Has the skills, knowledge and experience to analyse and interpret highly complex national policies and safety alerts and adapt to develop appropriate policies at RJAH
- Has the skills, knowledge and experience to provide expert advice and offer opinion and guidance to the Trust on development, implementation and maintenance of framework, policies and procedures for the regulation and assurance of safe handling of medicines at RJAH.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Has the skills, knowledge and experience to be able strategically lead on the Pharmacy Governance and Medicines Safety for RJAH Trus
- Has the skills knowledge and experience to be able to develop, plan and deliver a Pharmacy Workforce strategy to support the needs of the Trust in-line with the national Pharmacy workforce agenda
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Professional knowledge acquired through vocational master's degree in pharmacy (4 years) (or equivalent) plus 1 year pre-registration training
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent from a recognised UK provider (min 2 years)
- Independent prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake the qualification
Experience
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of workforce planning, education and training, governance and medicines safety gained through extensive, postregistration experience in hospital pharmacy practice
- Demonstrable extensive experience of successful project management
- Experience of planning, delivering and reporting audit and research project
- Wide experience of ward-based clinical pharmacy
- Commitment and evidence of formal continuous professional development
- Experience of service development and staff management.
- Able to supervise, and provide clinical leadership to Pharmacy staff, consultants and senior nurses.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to work independently or as a member of a team
- Ability to deal with unpredictable workload
- Computer literate - Internet, e-Mail, MS Office applications
- Excellent verbal, numeric and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Accountable for own professional actions
- Excellent Verbal communication skills
- Has a proven ability to write policies and reports.
- Ability to cope with enquiries / concerns, responding professionally and confidentially with empathy.
- Ability to sustain concentration for long periods
Knowledge
Essential
- Good range of pharmaceutical knowledge
- Able to interpret complex data
- Good interpretation and understanding of current pharmacy / NHS policies and standards - particularly relating to Pharmacy workforce development and Medicines Governanc
- Able to think independently / laterally
Analytical and Judgemental skills
Essential
- Has the skills, knowledge and experience to analyse and interpret complex information relating to the national policies and standards for Pharmacy workforce development and implementation at RJAH
- Has the skills, knowledge and experience to analyse and interpret highly complex national policies and safety alerts and adapt to develop appropriate policies at RJAH
- Has the skills, knowledge and experience to provide expert advice and offer opinion and guidance to the Trust on development, implementation and maintenance of framework, policies and procedures for the regulation and assurance of safe handling of medicines at RJAH.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Has the skills, knowledge and experience to be able strategically lead on the Pharmacy Governance and Medicines Safety for RJAH Trus
- Has the skills knowledge and experience to be able to develop, plan and deliver a Pharmacy Workforce strategy to support the needs of the Trust in-line with the national Pharmacy workforce agenda
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pharmacy Department, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
