Job summary
As a result of additional investment in the expanding haematology department the haematology team are excited to be able to offer the opportunity for a motivated and expert pharmacist to join our team.
As a consultant pharmacist the post holder will, as the pharmacy expert within haematology provide a dynamic link between clinical practice and service development by creating new models for delivering patient care ensuring the best experience and outcomes for patients from their medicines regardless of setting of care.
University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) already has a number of consultant pharmacist posts and the post holder will also have the support of our established pharmacy advanced practice network locally.
Please note we are also willing to consider candidates who don't meet all the essential criteria as a progression against agreed milestones will be considered on an Annex 21 of Agenda for Change Basis.
This post is in development for submission to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for accreditation as a Consultant Pharmacist post
Main duties of the job
The key responsibilities of the post holder will be to manage, strategically lead and co-ordinate the pharmacy team in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient clinical pharmacy service to haematology, in accordance with local and national standards and strategy.
University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) hosts one of the largest and busiest Cancer centres in the country and is at the forefront of research and clinical innovation in haemato-oncology.
UHL has strategic objectives which include building a world class reputation in research, education and training relevant to the diverse population in Leicester, delivering an excellent patient experience and ensuring UHL is fit for purpose.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters most
o We treat others how we would like to be treated
o We are passionate and creative in our work
o We do what we say we are going to do
o We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
- To maintain a clinical expertise and develop particular areas of interest as appropriate and relevant to the role and in accordance with the Organisation and Pharmacy strategy
- To provide strategic clinical leadership for haematology be recognised as a local area, national and/or international expert within the speciality.
- To demonstrate expert clinical knowledge, accepting case referrals for medicines optimisation within haematology, managing and making referrals to other members in the multidisciplinary team.
Service Organisation and Management
- To manage the team within the Specialist Area in accordance with Organisation policy and procedures, for example, pharmacy rotas including cover for sickness, vacancies and leave and performance management.
- To deputise for the manager at high level meetings in the absence of or at the request of the manager or lead to whom Consultant pharmacist is accountable.
- To represent pharmacy at organisational level meetings as required by manager or lead to whom Consultant pharmacist is accountable.
Audit, Research, and Service Development
- To develop and implement pharmacist led clinics within haematology and to continue to develop them through evaluation to ensure patients and service needs are being met.
- To lead on the development and critical review of Trust and pharmacy policies relating to medicines use and medicines optimisation in haematology in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team within the Trust and across the system. To provide expert pharmaceutical input into Trust policies pertaining to medicines and clinical pharmacy services.
- To identify changes in prescribing practices and ensure and monitor the safe, efficient and economic use of medicines within haematology, in accordance with national and local guidelines, working with appropriate colleague
Education, Training, and Professional Development
- To tutor clinical pharmacists undertaking postgraduate qualifications and to tutor other pharmacists, trainee pharmacists and pharmacy students in haematology as required.
- To maintain a portfolio of practice, regularly submitting portfolio to To support colleagues in developing evidence for RPS faculty submission within Specialist Area and encourage faculty submission.
- To act as a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP), supervising and taking responsibility for supporting trainee pharmacist independent prescribers with the experiential component of the prescribing course.
Budget and Financial management
- To use available information to influence prescribers and ensure the most cost-effective choice of therapy.
- To provide advice/support to clinicians on completing funding requests for patients by providing medicines information and evidence to support any Individual Funding Requests.
- To be accountable for the production and implementation of business plans, and to contribute to business case development in both the Clinical Support and Imaging (CSI) clinical management group and haematology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
- To maintain a clinical expertise and develop particular areas of interest as appropriate and relevant to the role and in accordance with the Organisation and Pharmacy strategy
- To provide strategic clinical leadership for haematology be recognised as a local area, national and/or international expert within the speciality.
- To demonstrate expert clinical knowledge, accepting case referrals for medicines optimisation within haematology, managing and making referrals to other members in the multidisciplinary team.
Service Organisation and Management
- To manage the team within the Specialist Area in accordance with Organisation policy and procedures, for example, pharmacy rotas including cover for sickness, vacancies and leave and performance management.
- To deputise for the manager at high level meetings in the absence of or at the request of the manager or lead to whom Consultant pharmacist is accountable.
- To represent pharmacy at organisational level meetings as required by manager or lead to whom Consultant pharmacist is accountable.
Audit, Research, and Service Development
- To develop and implement pharmacist led clinics within haematology and to continue to develop them through evaluation to ensure patients and service needs are being met.
- To lead on the development and critical review of Trust and pharmacy policies relating to medicines use and medicines optimisation in haematology in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team within the Trust and across the system. To provide expert pharmaceutical input into Trust policies pertaining to medicines and clinical pharmacy services.
- To identify changes in prescribing practices and ensure and monitor the safe, efficient and economic use of medicines within haematology, in accordance with national and local guidelines, working with appropriate colleague
Education, Training, and Professional Development
- To tutor clinical pharmacists undertaking postgraduate qualifications and to tutor other pharmacists, trainee pharmacists and pharmacy students in haematology as required.
- To maintain a portfolio of practice, regularly submitting portfolio to To support colleagues in developing evidence for RPS faculty submission within Specialist Area and encourage faculty submission.
- To act as a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP), supervising and taking responsibility for supporting trainee pharmacist independent prescribers with the experiential component of the prescribing course.
Budget and Financial management
- To use available information to influence prescribers and ensure the most cost-effective choice of therapy.
- To provide advice/support to clinicians on completing funding requests for patients by providing medicines information and evidence to support any Individual Funding Requests.
- To be accountable for the production and implementation of business plans, and to contribute to business case development in both the Clinical Support and Imaging (CSI) clinical management group and haematology.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration as pharmacist with the GPhC.
- Post Graduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma/MSc qualification or equivalent experience
- Post graduate independent prescribing qualification
- Meeting criteria for RPS Consultant pharmacist credentialing.
Desirable
- Accredited at Advanced level 2* or Fellowship of RPS faculty
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Excellent consultation skills.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to make decisions in the absence of evidence or data or when there is conflicting evidence or data
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Recognition as an expert nationally through publications / presentations or officer in a national group
- Experience of working independently and as part of a regional or national group to implement new guidance/change.
- Proven budget management or monitoring ability and demonstrable success in achieving savings
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of research methodology, including study design, grant application and participation in Ethics Committee and R&D Committees
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration as pharmacist with the GPhC.
- Post Graduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma/MSc qualification or equivalent experience
- Post graduate independent prescribing qualification
- Meeting criteria for RPS Consultant pharmacist credentialing.
Desirable
- Accredited at Advanced level 2* or Fellowship of RPS faculty
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Excellent consultation skills.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to make decisions in the absence of evidence or data or when there is conflicting evidence or data
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Recognition as an expert nationally through publications / presentations or officer in a national group
- Experience of working independently and as part of a regional or national group to implement new guidance/change.
- Proven budget management or monitoring ability and demonstrable success in achieving savings
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of research methodology, including study design, grant application and participation in Ethics Committee and R&D Committees
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).
