Job summary
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our team as Lead Pharmacist for MSS&UGGs (Musculo-skeletal, specialist surgery, urinary, gastroenterology). You will lead a well-established team of pharmacy professionals to deliver, develop and manage the pharmacy service.
The team has grown significantly in size and strength and you will be supported by the Deputy Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Services.
The pharmacy department at UHL is forward thinking and constantly implementing innovative ways of working to deliver the best possible patient care.
Main duties of the job
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The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a highly specialised pharmacy service to patients.
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They will be expected to provide expertise to nursing and medical staff (within the Trust and externally) on the management of patients.
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They will be expected tointegrate with the relevant clinical teamsto ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues.
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They will take overarching responsibility for all pharmacy research and audit projects within the service and be responsible for overseeing training including undergraduate placements, trainee pharmacists and diploma including independent prescribing.
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The successful post holder must have previous relevant clinical experience, have experience of using electronic prescribing systems and understand the complexities of delivering a pharmacy service.
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They must also have previous leadership and management experience to have oversight of the day to day running of the service and to be able to resolve any operational issues.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
We are one of the biggest NHS trusts in the country. We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University to deliver world-class teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the provision of the service to UHL.
Specific responsibilities include:
- To ensure the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive (clinical, supply, financial and operational) pharmaceutical service.
- Clinically screen prescriptions on EPMA.
- Provide expert clinical advice
- Oversee training of staff, including undergraduate placements, trainee and foundation pharmacists, diploma and IP students
Please see Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the provision of the service to UHL.
Specific responsibilities include:
- To ensure the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive (clinical, supply, financial and operational) pharmaceutical service.
- Clinically screen prescriptions on EPMA.
- Provide expert clinical advice
- Oversee training of staff, including undergraduate placements, trainee and foundation pharmacists, diploma and IP students
Please see Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm Postgraduate clinical qualification or equivalent experience
- Registered with GPhC
- Member of professional organisation e.g. RPS, UKCPA, BOPA
Desirable
- Further leadership or management qualification or evidence of course attendance
- Registered prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience of setting objectives and managing performance.
- Evidence of managing significant change and introducing innovation
- Understanding of NHS funding streams and experience of financial monitoring and forecasting.
- Experience of delivering education and training at post-graduate level
- Expert clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
Desirable
- Publications and professional presentations
Planning and Organisation skills
Essential
- Experience of monitoring standards of service and influencing others to maintain or improve performance.
- Ability to delegate authority appropriately
- Able to cope in stressful situations and under pressure
- Accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience of leading a change management or service development project
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Proven ability to influence beyond professional boundaries.
- Experience of leading a team delivering complex services.
- Able to provide highly complex information on clinical pharmacy and issues and impart knowledge to other healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultant level/regional level)
- Apply to communicate effectively both in written and verbal formats with staff and patients.
- Ability to show commitment to pharmacy and reconcile conflicting priorities
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to use audit to improve service or clinical outcomes.
- Able to analyse and interpret complex clinical information where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared
- Able to identify and manage risks (patient and financial)
Desirable
- Experience of conducting research and publishing results, either in journals, presenting at conference or through posters
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm Postgraduate clinical qualification or equivalent experience
- Registered with GPhC
- Member of professional organisation e.g. RPS, UKCPA, BOPA
Desirable
- Further leadership or management qualification or evidence of course attendance
- Registered prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience of setting objectives and managing performance.
- Evidence of managing significant change and introducing innovation
- Understanding of NHS funding streams and experience of financial monitoring and forecasting.
- Experience of delivering education and training at post-graduate level
- Expert clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
Desirable
- Publications and professional presentations
Planning and Organisation skills
Essential
- Experience of monitoring standards of service and influencing others to maintain or improve performance.
- Ability to delegate authority appropriately
- Able to cope in stressful situations and under pressure
- Accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience of leading a change management or service development project
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Proven ability to influence beyond professional boundaries.
- Experience of leading a team delivering complex services.
- Able to provide highly complex information on clinical pharmacy and issues and impart knowledge to other healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultant level/regional level)
- Apply to communicate effectively both in written and verbal formats with staff and patients.
- Ability to show commitment to pharmacy and reconcile conflicting priorities
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to use audit to improve service or clinical outcomes.
- Able to analyse and interpret complex clinical information where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared
- Able to identify and manage risks (patient and financial)
Desirable
- Experience of conducting research and publishing results, either in journals, presenting at conference or through posters
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).
