Job summary
Are you a passionate and driven pharmacist looking for a thrilling opportunity? Join us as an HCOOP/Acute Frailty Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) at EKHUFT! This role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing exceptional care to high acuity, complex patients. You'll be at the forefront of delivering a responsive, proactive, and person-centred clinical pharmacy service, working within your professional boundaries.
Why join us?
As part of our supportive team of pharmacists, technicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team, your expertise and input will always be valued and welcomed. This non-rotational post offers a unique chance to truly make a difference and grow in your career.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
In this exciting role, you will:
Fully integrate into the Multidisciplinary Team: Have the opportunity to attend ward rounds and work with the HCOOP/Frailty lead to shape the service.
Provide training and teaching: Train FY1 and FY2 doctors, become an educational supervisor for trainee pharmacists, and supervise foundation pharmacists.
Engage in service level activities: Play a key role in the continuous improvement of our services.
Line management and practice supervision: Take on responsibilities in managing foundation pharmacists and acting as a practice supervisor, educational supervisor, enhancing your leadership skills.
Pursue further education: Undertake the Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) course to expand your qualifications
What we offer:
A supportive and collaborative environment: Work alongside a dedicated team that values your contributions.
Professional growth: Opportunities for training, education, and career advancement.
Impactful work: Make a real difference in the lives of complex, high acuity patients.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4-year Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist
- Completion of Foundation Stage 1 of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy i.e. completion of both Foundation Stage 1 and 2 (or equivalent)
- Training and accreditation as a Practice Supervisor and Educational Supervisor
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates 'usually' or 'consistently' levels of competence for the majority of General/Foundation Level Framework
- Demonstrates excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates working effectively within the multidisciplinary team
- Able to analyse information and plan actions based on this information
- Demonstrates reflective approach to self-development
Desirable
- Demonstrates service improvement
- Demonstrates teaching and presentation skills
- Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in hospital post registration showing clinical experience within various environments/specialties (or the equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience in care of the elderly and/or acute frailty
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings
Desirable
- Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services
- Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in a care of the elderly setting
Other
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Ability to provide in person cross site cover (WHH/QEQM)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4-year Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist
- Completion of Foundation Stage 1 of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy i.e. completion of both Foundation Stage 1 and 2 (or equivalent)
- Training and accreditation as a Practice Supervisor and Educational Supervisor
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates 'usually' or 'consistently' levels of competence for the majority of General/Foundation Level Framework
- Demonstrates excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates working effectively within the multidisciplinary team
- Able to analyse information and plan actions based on this information
- Demonstrates reflective approach to self-development
Desirable
- Demonstrates service improvement
- Demonstrates teaching and presentation skills
- Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in hospital post registration showing clinical experience within various environments/specialties (or the equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience in care of the elderly and/or acute frailty
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings
Desirable
- Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services
- Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in a care of the elderly setting
Other
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Ability to provide in person cross site cover (WHH/QEQM)
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).
