Job summary
North Bristol NHS Trust has an opportunity for a committed, self-motivated and forward-thinking full-time band 8a pharmacist to help lead our Tier 4 (Surgical) and Tier 3 (Medical) weight-loss management services. This post includes weekend working.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to help manage the pharmaceutical needs of patients in both a clinic and ward-based setting. The post-holder would help to establish the clinics for managing a new generation of weight-loss medication and support Tier 4 patients through their surgical journey from pre-admission to post-discharge. Responsibilities include prescribing both within and outside a clinic environment, leadership and financial and governance reporting. There will also be opportunities to input to staff training and development including pharmacy, medical and nursing staff and involvement with the services provided by the largest acute trust in the South-West of England. Applications are invited for this challenging and very rewarding post from prescribing Pharmacists with extensive hospital experience who are seeking a stimulating clinical role with an opportunity to use and develop training skills.
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.
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
The successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient and effective provision, and development of the Pharmacy Service, with a focus on supporting the weight loss management team, in accordance with Medicines legislation, the Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), United Kingdom Medicines Information (UKMI) standards and Trust policies and procedures.
The successful applicant will provide specialist clinical pharmacy services at a high level to the Medical Weight Management Team (Tier 3) and support to the Bariatric Surgical Team (Tier 4) in conjunction with the Highly Specialist Surgical Pharmacist. The successful applicant will be expected to teach and supervise less experienced pharmacists, technicians and students as part of the role. The successful applicant will be expected to support the surgical pharmacy team with sessional clinical activity and leadership and managerial activity of junior staff in the pharmacy team. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to weekend working on a sessional basis in line with the department weekend working structures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient and effective provision, and development of the Pharmacy Service, with a focus on supporting the weight loss management team, in accordance with Medicines legislation, the Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), United Kingdom Medicines Information (UKMI) standards and Trust policies and procedures.
The successful applicant will provide specialist clinical pharmacy services at a high level to the Medical Weight Management Team (Tier 3) and support to the Bariatric Surgical Team (Tier 4) in conjunction with the Highly Specialist Surgical Pharmacist. The successful applicant will be expected to teach and supervise less experienced pharmacists, technicians and students as part of the role. The successful applicant will be expected to support the surgical pharmacy team with sessional clinical activity and leadership and managerial activity of junior staff in the pharmacy team. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to weekend working on a sessional basis in line with the department weekend working structures.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- UK registered Pharmacist
- Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Qualified Independent Prescriber
- Leadership qualification
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 in order 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
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- 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
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Qualified Independent Prescriber
- Leadership qualification
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 in order 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
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- 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).
