Job summary
Specialist Pharmacists (Band 7) Medical and Surgical specialties
Are you looking for a new challenge that will develop your skills, knowledgeand gain experience of working in one of England's leading NHS Trusts?
If so, we have opportunities for you to join our friendly, innovative and wellrespected team at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL).
We are looking for registered pharmacists from all backgrounds to join our team in a variety of clinical areas.
This is a really exciting time to join University Hospitals of Leicester and thepharmacy department in particular. You can expect benefits including:
- Full training and support, including for those moving from other sectors,returning to practice and international candidates
- We look to offer our team members relevant training and developmentopportunities, such as Independent Prescribing and leaderships qualifications.
- Equivalent of 1 day per month protected development time (pro rata for parttime staff)
- Working with, and learning from, a diverse and forward thinking pharmacy team; we currently have 5 Consultant Pharmacist and 5 Advanced Pharmacist Practitioners, and are seeking to grow this further in the future
- Flexible working options and a strong focus on work-life balance
- Access to UHL staff benefit schemes including Vivup andWagestream with alarge range of offers and discounts of products and services, plus salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes
- Relocation expenses available where relevant
Main duties of the job
You will utilise your clinical skills and experience by providing clinical pharmacyservices to wards and other areas, assisting with the training and development ofothers and supporting the improvement of the services.
You will work closely withthe multidisciplinary team and will help maintain the high standard of services thatare already provided. Independent Prescribing is integral to our pharmacist's roles.
In these posts you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge andspecialist skills within one of the following Clinical Management Groups:
Emergency and Specialist Medicine
Acute Medicine, Neurology, Stroke, Geriatrics, Diabetes, Endocrinology,Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology and Dermatology.
Urology, Gastroenterology and GI/Musculoskeletal/Specialist Surgery
Gastroenterology
Trauma, Orthopaedics and Ortho-geriatrics
Colorectal, GI and Specialist surgery (inc bariatrics, ENT, burns, plastics,max fax, head and neck surgery, urology and hepato-pancreato-biliaryservices and ophthalmology)
Post holder will be expected to contribute towards evening, on-call, bank holiday andweekend rotas.
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
Our Pharmacy Department is progressive, supportive and nurturing and aim to provide the best patient care possible. Join us and be a part of a workplace that looks to develop you as you progress on your professional and personal journey.If considering applying for one of our roles we would encourage you to talk to us to discuss how we can support your development and how you can support our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To deliver a clinical service to patients, including taking patient drug histories, rationalising prescribing, advising on and compiling treatment protocols, therapeutic drug monitoring and monitoring compliance.To support the CMG Lead Pharmacist in maintaining and improving the pharmaceutical service to the clinical management group (CMG).
- To be responsible for the delivery of an agreed standard of pharmaceutical care to identified patients in order to achieve the safe and cost effective use of medicine
Please see the attached Job Description for more information on role requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Pharmacy Department is progressive, supportive and nurturing and aim to provide the best patient care possible. Join us and be a part of a workplace that looks to develop you as you progress on your professional and personal journey.If considering applying for one of our roles we would encourage you to talk to us to discuss how we can support your development and how you can support our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To deliver a clinical service to patients, including taking patient drug histories, rationalising prescribing, advising on and compiling treatment protocols, therapeutic drug monitoring and monitoring compliance.To support the CMG Lead Pharmacist in maintaining and improving the pharmaceutical service to the clinical management group (CMG).
- To be responsible for the delivery of an agreed standard of pharmaceutical care to identified patients in order to achieve the safe and cost effective use of medicine
Please see the attached Job Description for more information on role requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o Master's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy o 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
- Membership of a professional body e.g. MRPharmS or UKCPA or equivalent specialist group
Skills
Essential
- Sound current clinical knowledge
- Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication
Desirable
- Previous supervisory/management training
Experience
Essential
- Approaching 2 years (minimum) post-registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital or equivalent sector
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o Master's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy o 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
- Membership of a professional body e.g. MRPharmS or UKCPA or equivalent specialist group
Skills
Essential
- Sound current clinical knowledge
- Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication
Desirable
- Previous supervisory/management training
Experience
Essential
- Approaching 2 years (minimum) post-registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital or equivalent sector
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).
