Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced pharmacist to join our team. We are looking for a resourceful, enthusiastic and motivated professional to lead on exceptional service delivery with a desire to thrive and learn in a clinically focused team.
Someone with a focus on professional and service development and a desire to motivate pharmacists, technicians and members of the wider multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have excellent communication and organisational skills, an ability to prioritise, plan and direct workload and have experience of supporting and developing colleagues.
Our Pharmacy is a friendly, progressive department where clinical services are led by our Consultant Pharmacists and provided in a supportive team environment. Our team is a respected integral part of the wider multidisciplinary team where pharmacists are aided by a team of medicines optimisation technicians and assistants. We pride ourselves on our high standards of pharmaceutical input and investment in innovative technologies and professional development to ensure the best possible patient care.
Applicants should have a post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent experience), and significant experience of clinical pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
- Provision of expert clinical pharmacy services in accordance with Trust requirements to in-patients, including:
- personal delivery of expert clinical pharmacy,
- provision of expert advice at a policy and individual patient care level,
- provision of leadership, clinical supervision and mentorship to other pharmacists, technicians and assistants,
- provision of pharmaceutical advice to divisional teams
- To lead, organise, manage and develop services provided by the team
- To work closely with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist and Chief Technician to ensure optimal team performance, staff distribution and service delivery.
- Work with the other Lead and Consultant Pharmacists to ensure there is expert pharmacy support for all specialities.
- Provision of specialist training
- Leads and develops audit for the areas of responsibility, participates in clinical trials and practice research.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MPharm 4 year pharmacy degree (or previously accredited BPharm or BSc [Pharm])
- Successfully completed pre-registration year and registration examination leading to Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), (or other accredited route to membership for non-UK trained pharmacist).
- Post-graduate Diploma (M level) in Clinical Pharmacy
- Evidence of CPD covering a range of relevant post qualification education and experience.
Desirable
- Post-grad Master's degree in clinical pharmacy
- Non-medical prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in hospital pharmacy across a range of services
- Clinical pharmacy experience practicing at specialist level (level 2 equivalent)
- A good theoretical knowledge of the clinical and pharmacological issues relating to the relevant patient group.
- Evidence of developing evidence based prescribing guidelines and policies
- Demonstrates the characteristics of an effective role model and has experience of mentoring others.
Desirable
- Experience of training and formal teaching (e.g. delivery of tutorials as part of a clinical diploma programme).
- Experience of managing/leading a team of pharmacists and technicians in a clinical context.
- Provision of professional advice at Directorate/Divisional Management Team level (or equivalent).
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in a range of circumstances (including with patient, carers, staff, other professionals, external customers etc.)
- Ability to negotiate and influence (patients, staff, external customers and suppliers etc.)
- Ability to motivate individuals in the team
- Ability to present complex information, data and/or ideas etc. using a variety of methods (written, verbal, presentation etc.) appropriate to the circumstances.
- Ability to work as an acknowledged member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to use a variety of problem solving techniques, appropriate to different circumstances.
- Ability to analyse information and use judgement to overcome information gaps in problem solving.
- Demonstrates understanding of the needs of stakeholders and both local and national health care policy
- Experience of improving quality within limitations of service.
- Clear understanding of priorities and ability to formulate practical short-term plans in line with department strategy
Desirable
- Evidence of working across boundaries (professional and/or organisational) to plan, and share information and resources.
- Evidence of team organisation and workload planning
Professional practice
Essential
- Ability to use skills to make decisions in complex situations where there are several factors that require analysis, interpretation and comparison
- Is able to take action based on own interpretation of broad professional policies/procedures where necessary
- Specialist pharmaceutical knowledge applicable to practice
- Ability to see situations holistically
Desirable
- Experience of the setting and monitoring of standards of practice at team level
- Experience of performance management for the team
- Demonstrates a good understanding of legal, professional and ethical considerations and is able to take action based on their own interpretation of broad professional policies and guidance
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MPharm 4 year pharmacy degree (or previously accredited BPharm or BSc [Pharm])
- Successfully completed pre-registration year and registration examination leading to Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), (or other accredited route to membership for non-UK trained pharmacist).
- Post-graduate Diploma (M level) in Clinical Pharmacy
- Evidence of CPD covering a range of relevant post qualification education and experience.
Desirable
- Post-grad Master's degree in clinical pharmacy
- Non-medical prescribing
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in hospital pharmacy across a range of services
- Clinical pharmacy experience practicing at specialist level (level 2 equivalent)
- A good theoretical knowledge of the clinical and pharmacological issues relating to the relevant patient group.
- Evidence of developing evidence based prescribing guidelines and policies
- Demonstrates the characteristics of an effective role model and has experience of mentoring others.
Desirable
- Experience of training and formal teaching (e.g. delivery of tutorials as part of a clinical diploma programme).
- Experience of managing/leading a team of pharmacists and technicians in a clinical context.
- Provision of professional advice at Directorate/Divisional Management Team level (or equivalent).
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in a range of circumstances (including with patient, carers, staff, other professionals, external customers etc.)
- Ability to negotiate and influence (patients, staff, external customers and suppliers etc.)
- Ability to motivate individuals in the team
- Ability to present complex information, data and/or ideas etc. using a variety of methods (written, verbal, presentation etc.) appropriate to the circumstances.
- Ability to work as an acknowledged member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to use a variety of problem solving techniques, appropriate to different circumstances.
- Ability to analyse information and use judgement to overcome information gaps in problem solving.
- Demonstrates understanding of the needs of stakeholders and both local and national health care policy
- Experience of improving quality within limitations of service.
- Clear understanding of priorities and ability to formulate practical short-term plans in line with department strategy
Desirable
- Evidence of working across boundaries (professional and/or organisational) to plan, and share information and resources.
- Evidence of team organisation and workload planning
Professional practice
Essential
- Ability to use skills to make decisions in complex situations where there are several factors that require analysis, interpretation and comparison
- Is able to take action based on own interpretation of broad professional policies/procedures where necessary
- Specialist pharmaceutical knowledge applicable to practice
- Ability to see situations holistically
Desirable
- Experience of the setting and monitoring of standards of practice at team level
- Experience of performance management for the team
- Demonstrates a good understanding of legal, professional and ethical considerations and is able to take action based on their own interpretation of broad professional policies and guidance
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).
