Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our team, supporting patients under the care of Salford's Virtual Ward.
As a Senior Pharmacist, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service, encompassing new ways of working, and providing care to respiratory, cardiology and frailty patients within the Virtual Ward environment.
We are looking for someone with extensive clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience. You will need to have excellent communication skills, the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team as well as experience of supervising other staff and providing education and training.
The role will additionally involve leading and implementing service improvements and expansion. The successful candidate will be provided with support from an experienced pharmacy team, as well as opportunities for personal growth and career development.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities will include
- Service development and delivery, in line with national and local guidance
- Participating in MDT and Consultant Virtual Ward rounds
- Clinical pharmacy reviews of patients, virtually or face to face within the home environment, utilising your independent prescribing qualification as necessary
- Ensuring safe practice and development of guidelines and procedures
- Providing leadership on the use of medicines within the Virtual Ward environment
- Education and training of staff on safe and appropriate use and prescribing of medicines
- Work with key stakeholders across the interface of care to support with medicines related initiatives
- Support the delivery of other community medicines optimisations workstreams when required
- Work closely alongside our Home IV Antimicrobial Pharmacist
You will need access to a car for work purposes and a clean driver's licence, as the role involves travel between bases and home visits.
About us
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council of GB as a practicing pharmacist
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Non-medical prescriber or undertaking the non-medical prescriber course
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through vocational master's degree in pharmacy
- Significant post qualification experience in a relevant role, practising as a pharmacist in hospital, community services or primary care
- Good all-round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills
- Experience of supervising staff and leading a team
Desirable
- Experience of pharmacy-led domiciliary care
- Experience of developing and implementing change
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council of GB as a practicing pharmacist
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Non-medical prescriber or undertaking the non-medical prescriber course
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through vocational master's degree in pharmacy
- Significant post qualification experience in a relevant role, practising as a pharmacist in hospital, community services or primary care
- Good all-round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills
- Experience of supervising staff and leading a team
Desirable
- Experience of pharmacy-led domiciliary care
- Experience of developing and implementing change
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).