Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Principal Pharmacist Clinical Services

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking pharmacy team. We are looking for a qualified individual to lead our clinical pharmacy service for 6 months whilst the NCA restructure its Pharmacy service. The post holder will be part of the sites pharmacy senior management team and work alongside the lead pharmacist for medicine to oversee clinical pharmacy provision on both the Bury and Rochdale Care Organisation sites.

We welcome applications from motivated and driven pharmacists with excellent management, clinical and communication skills. You must be efficient, organised, and able to lead a team. You should be innovative and resourceful.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the provision of a high quality clinical pharmacy service which meets the needs of patients and healthcare professionals within and associated with the Trust. Assists in the management and development of the clinical services delivered by the pharmacy and supports the activity of the team of clinical pharmacists and trainee pharmacists, clinically supervising their training and ensuring that professional and quality standards comply with national and local guidance. Undertakes clinical training and supervision of pharmacy staff and teaching of nursing and medical staff. Is professionally accountable for any pharmacy function for which they assume responsibility.

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.

Details

Date posted

20 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year sessional on call and weekend working enhancements

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-P513-24

Job locations

Fairfiled General / Rochdale Infirmary Pharmacy Departments

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Vocational masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent
  • Registered with GPhC
  • Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Qualification

Desirable

  • Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
  • Management Qualification

Knowledge Skills Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post registration clinical experience in hospital pharmacy
  • Current experience of provision of clinical pharmacy services to acute wards.
  • Excellent written communication
  • Understanding of issues affecting NHS & hospital pharmacy.
  • Demonstrable Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Knowledge of the role of the pharmacist in medicines management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Vocational masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent
  • Registered with GPhC
  • Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Qualification

Desirable

  • Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
  • Management Qualification

Knowledge Skills Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post registration clinical experience in hospital pharmacy
  • Current experience of provision of clinical pharmacy services to acute wards.
  • Excellent written communication
  • Understanding of issues affecting NHS & hospital pharmacy.
  • Demonstrable Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Knowledge of the role of the pharmacist in medicines management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfiled General / Rochdale Infirmary Pharmacy Departments

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfiled General / Rochdale Infirmary Pharmacy Departments

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Pharmacy BCO / RCO

Chris Poole

christopher.poole@nca.nhs.uk

01617783959

Details

Date posted

20 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year sessional on call and weekend working enhancements

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-P513-24

Job locations

Fairfiled General / Rochdale Infirmary Pharmacy Departments

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Supporting documents

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