Job summary
We are seeking a self-motivated and engaging pharmacist to join our small, but friendly pharmacy department. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership, clinical and directorate skills as an pharmacist. If you enjoy working in a small friendly hospital that provides challenges and opportunities and you are an experienced pharmacist with a proven record of being a team player, flexible and able to cope with unpredictable work patterns as well as able to work on your own initiative, you should consider applying for this unique opportunity. As well as the lead for antimicrobials, you will be the Directorate Pharmacist for Ophthalmology and manage the band 7 dispensary and ophthalmology pharmacist. As with other posts in a small department, the post holder's responsibilities are wide-ranging giving you the opportunity to undertake projects outside of the above specialities. Time will be given to fulfil expected responsibilities. You will have exposure to all the specialisms and will be looked to for promoting safe, cost-effective prescribing, medicines management and optimisation. You will not be expected to have experience of the specialisms covered by the Trust, but must have good broad clinical pharmacy knowledge and skills. Experience in the antimicrobial specialty is desirable, to allow for the development of a strong candidate with appropriate transferable skills.
Main duties of the job
As an acute specialist surgical centre, our hospital is well renowned for advances in maxillofacial surgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery, ophthalmology, burns and skin care, head and neck and orthodontic surgery. In addition it has a busy Sleep Disorder Centre. The pharmacy department serves the whole hospital as well as providing clinical pharmacy services to the adjacent private hospital (The McIndoe centre). We are a centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. You will be required to work closely with our world-leading clinical teams to ensure the highest standards of quality and professional practice that meets the needs of our patients. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.You must be a GPhC (GB) registered pharmacist and have gained a post-graduate clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent experience. Excellent verbal and written English communication and presentation skills are also essential. There is a drive to expand independent prescribing within the Trust. Being a pharmacist prescriber is desirable not essential and you could be supported in undertaking the qualification. Currently there are no weekend duties, but will be expected to provide some bank holiday cover. You may also be expected to work some weekends or late nights in the future.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be a GPhC (GB) registered pharmacist and have gained a post-graduate clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent experience. Excellent verbal and written English communication and presentation skills are also essential.
There is a drive to expand independent prescribing within the Trust. Being a pharmacist prescriber is desirable not essential and you could be supported in undertaking the qualification.
Currently there are no weekend duties, but will be expected to provide some bank holiday cover. You may also be expected to work some weekends or late nights in the future.
As an acute specialist surgical centre, our hospital is well renowned for advances in maxillofacial surgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery, ophthalmology, burns and skin care, head and neck and orthodontic surgery. In addition it has a busy Sleep Disorder Centre. The pharmacy department serves the whole hospital as well as providing clinical pharmacy services to the adjacent private hospital (The McIndoe centre). We are a centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. You will be required to work closely with our world-leading clinical teams to ensure the highest standards of quality and professional practice that meets the needs of our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be a GPhC (GB) registered pharmacist and have gained a post-graduate clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent experience. Excellent verbal and written English communication and presentation skills are also essential.
There is a drive to expand independent prescribing within the Trust. Being a pharmacist prescriber is desirable not essential and you could be supported in undertaking the qualification.
Currently there are no weekend duties, but will be expected to provide some bank holiday cover. You may also be expected to work some weekends or late nights in the future.
As an acute specialist surgical centre, our hospital is well renowned for advances in maxillofacial surgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery, ophthalmology, burns and skin care, head and neck and orthodontic surgery. In addition it has a busy Sleep Disorder Centre. The pharmacy department serves the whole hospital as well as providing clinical pharmacy services to the adjacent private hospital (The McIndoe centre). We are a centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. You will be required to work closely with our world-leading clinical teams to ensure the highest standards of quality and professional practice that meets the needs of our patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (1 year post graduate training required)
- Post graduate certificate in clinical pharmacy
Desirable
- Post-graduate diploma or MSc in clinical Pharmacy
- Post-graduate qualification in antimicrobial use
- Independent prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in hospital pharmacy, including experience of: Antimicrobial stewardship, Clinical ward pharmacy, Audit
- Involvement in service improvement and change project.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Involvement in medicines auidt
- Multidisciplinary working, able to collaborate successfully
Desirable
- Managing Staff
- Hospital works in areas of plastic surgery, maxillofacial surgery, opthalmology
- Training / teaching staff
Skills
Essential
- Negotiation and influencing people
- Effective problem solver
- Good Keyboard and IT skills
Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and effective teamworker
- Self motivated and able to motivate others
- Excellent all round communication skills and able to tailor style to suit audience
- Effectively tackles conflict
- Good time management and persistence
- Good analytical and organisational ability
- Vision to improve services
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad clinical knowledge of medicines and pharmacology with ability to apply in practice
- Knowledge and interest in antimicrobials
- Extensive delivery of pharmaceutical care to acute medical and surgical patients
Desirable
- Managed a clinical pharmacy service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (1 year post graduate training required)
- Post graduate certificate in clinical pharmacy
Desirable
- Post-graduate diploma or MSc in clinical Pharmacy
- Post-graduate qualification in antimicrobial use
- Independent prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in hospital pharmacy, including experience of: Antimicrobial stewardship, Clinical ward pharmacy, Audit
- Involvement in service improvement and change project.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Involvement in medicines auidt
- Multidisciplinary working, able to collaborate successfully
Desirable
- Managing Staff
- Hospital works in areas of plastic surgery, maxillofacial surgery, opthalmology
- Training / teaching staff
Skills
Essential
- Negotiation and influencing people
- Effective problem solver
- Good Keyboard and IT skills
Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and effective teamworker
- Self motivated and able to motivate others
- Excellent all round communication skills and able to tailor style to suit audience
- Effectively tackles conflict
- Good time management and persistence
- Good analytical and organisational ability
- Vision to improve services
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad clinical knowledge of medicines and pharmacology with ability to apply in practice
- Knowledge and interest in antimicrobials
- Extensive delivery of pharmaceutical care to acute medical and surgical patients
Desirable
- Managed a clinical pharmacy service
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).
