Job summary
Are you enthusiastic about improving and developing the pharmacy service to optimise patient care whilst pursuing your interest in Medicines Information?
If so, we are looking for a creative, motivated and fervent pharmacist to join our team. UHL comprises three acute teaching hospitals and is one of the largest Trusts in the country, serving over a million residents of Leicestershire and Rutland and providing tertiary services on a national level. You will be working within our regional Medicines Information service delivering quality advice on medicines both locally and nationally.
Main duties of the job
- Provide expert evaluated medicines information and advice in response to complex enquiries where answers may not be readily available to promote the safe, effective and economic use of medicinal products and optimising individual patient therapy.
- Participate in the delivery of our Specialist Service to provide advice on the use of medicines in breastfeeding.
- Contribute to the management of the patient medicines helpline to answer medicines related queries.
- Assist with the training and development of staff.
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/
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic pharmacist who wishes to develop Medicines Information skills and knowledge in a dynamic, progressive and innovative team.
The post is based in the Midlands Medicines Information Centre at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, where we strive to provide great training, development opportunities and varied experience to team members so they are able to enjoy and further their careers.
The main duties of this job:
- To provide and supervise the day-to-day operational aspects of the Midlands Medicines Information Service.
- To support members of the healthcare professions (in primary and secondary care) to ensure the safe, effective and economic use of medicinal products in patients through the proactive and reactive provision of evaluated, accurate and up to date information and advice.
- Provide expert specialist advice to healthcare professions and the public on drugs in lactation as part of the UK Drugs in Lactation Advisory Service (specialist training provided).
- To assist in the provision of our medicines helpline service to selected specialty areas once these patients have been discharged.
- Helping with the training of others (qualified pharmacists and trainees) in the specialty of Medicines Information.
You should have previous experience of working in the Medicines Information specialty as a trainee or fully-qualified pharmacist.
You will also hold or be working towards a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent). Post holders will be expected to contribute towards evening, on-call and weekend rotas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic pharmacist who wishes to develop Medicines Information skills and knowledge in a dynamic, progressive and innovative team.
The post is based in the Midlands Medicines Information Centre at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, where we strive to provide great training, development opportunities and varied experience to team members so they are able to enjoy and further their careers.
The main duties of this job:
- To provide and supervise the day-to-day operational aspects of the Midlands Medicines Information Service.
- To support members of the healthcare professions (in primary and secondary care) to ensure the safe, effective and economic use of medicinal products in patients through the proactive and reactive provision of evaluated, accurate and up to date information and advice.
- Provide expert specialist advice to healthcare professions and the public on drugs in lactation as part of the UK Drugs in Lactation Advisory Service (specialist training provided).
- To assist in the provision of our medicines helpline service to selected specialty areas once these patients have been discharged.
- Helping with the training of others (qualified pharmacists and trainees) in the specialty of Medicines Information.
You should have previous experience of working in the Medicines Information specialty as a trainee or fully-qualified pharmacist.
You will also hold or be working towards a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent). Post holders will be expected to contribute towards evening, on-call and weekend rotas.
Person Specification
Experience and qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
- Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy practice or evidence of equivalent clinical experience
- Working towards completion of a Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/ Pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership training and skills particularly change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound current clinical knowledge
- Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Approaching 2 years (minimum) post-registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working in Medicines Information (pre- or post- registration)
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication
Desirable
- Previous supervisory/management training. Evidence of management of staff in previous post
Person Specification
Experience and qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
- Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy practice or evidence of equivalent clinical experience
- Working towards completion of a Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/ Pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership training and skills particularly change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound current clinical knowledge
- Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Approaching 2 years (minimum) post-registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working in Medicines Information (pre- or post- registration)
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication
Desirable
- Previous supervisory/management training. Evidence of management of staff in previous post
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).
