Job summary
North Bristol NHS trust has a one-year fixed term contact for a part-time band 8a pharmacist to lead on the palliative care services at the Trust and St. Peter's hospice. Based on the service level agreement the post holder will work 3 days a week providing a clinical pharmacy service to both the local hospice and the trust. A rotational band 7 pharmacist provides a clinical service to the hospice on the remain days.
We are looking for someone with the appropriate skills to lead, manage and develop the existing palliative care service. You will also be required to provide expert pharmaceutical advice and guidance in palliative care to both the trust and St. Peter's hospice.
St Peter's Hospice is a local charity that provides care and support to adults who are living with a progressive life-limiting illness in the Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset area.The inpatient unit has specialist Consultant led and Nurse led beds which provide holistic care for both symptom management and end of life care. Whilst at the Hospice this role will be based in the inpatient unit working closely with the Medical Director and Controlled Drug Accountable Officer (CDAO) and IPU team.
We are a large pharmacy department with over 80 pharmacists including many Specialist posts.
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Main duties of the job
Responsible for the provision, management, and development of a highly specialist pharmaceutical Palliative Care Pharmacy Service to St. Peter's Hospice and NBT patients to achieve a high standard of efficiency and effectiveness.
To act as a mentor for pharmacists undergoing postgraduate education to facilitate learning and professional development, assess the tutees and provide feedback on progress
To contribute to the process of departmental quality improvement and/or re-engineering initiatives to optimise the efficiency of delivering pharmaceutical care.
To proactively develop clinical pharmacy services in line with local and national objectives.
Attend board and consultant ward rounds to provide pharmaceutical expertise
Provide pharmaceutical expertise to any multidisciplinary working groups considering protocols, policies, and guidelines in the specialist area.
To lead on the review and development of clinical guidelines and protocols within specialist palliative care, to promote the safe, clinically effective, and cost-effective use of medicines
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retails scenes, excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, and Cornwall.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the training of pharmacy undergraduates, medical students, trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and medical and nursing staff as appropriate. Train and mentor clinical pharmacy diploma students on aspects of specialist area
Supervises medicines management technicians and/or other dedicated pharmacy staff
Keep up to date with developments in pharmacy to maintain a high level of professional knowledge and competence. Attend study days and courses as necessary for the development of the service and the individual. Maintain appropriate records of CPD in line with GPhC.
Contribute to the overall development of the clinical pharmacy service through active participation in clinical team meetings. Work closely with all members of the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals.
Practice as an independent prescriber and maintain competence to do so.
Please see job description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the training of pharmacy undergraduates, medical students, trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and medical and nursing staff as appropriate. Train and mentor clinical pharmacy diploma students on aspects of specialist area
Supervises medicines management technicians and/or other dedicated pharmacy staff
Keep up to date with developments in pharmacy to maintain a high level of professional knowledge and competence. Attend study days and courses as necessary for the development of the service and the individual. Maintain appropriate records of CPD in line with GPhC.
Contribute to the overall development of the clinical pharmacy service through active participation in clinical team meetings. Work closely with all members of the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals.
Practice as an independent prescriber and maintain competence to do so.
Please see job description for more details.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- UK registered Pharmacist
- Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Qualified Independent Prescriber
Work Experience
Essential
- UK hospital pharmacy experience
- Relevant clinical pharmacy experience
- Experience of teaching or supporting learning (e.g., mentoring, marking, etc)
- Experience of audit and quality systems
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage time and prioritise effectively
- Proactive approach to the application of specialist pharmaceutical knowledge to enhance patient care
- Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area
- Relevant IT skills to ECDL level or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to publish
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- UK registered Pharmacist
- Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Qualified Independent Prescriber
Work Experience
Essential
- UK hospital pharmacy experience
- Relevant clinical pharmacy experience
- Experience of teaching or supporting learning (e.g., mentoring, marking, etc)
- Experience of audit and quality systems
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage time and prioritise effectively
- Proactive approach to the application of specialist pharmaceutical knowledge to enhance patient care
- Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area
- Relevant IT skills to ECDL level or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to publish
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
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).
