Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Clinical Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team as the Pharmacy lead for our Acute Admissions at Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys the challenge of working in a busy multidisciplinary environment and who can demonstrate great initiative and excellent communication skills.
In addition to leading on developing the role of pharmacy within the acute admissions ward and across accident and emergency. You will work closely with the Principal Pharmacists across pharmacy. Emphasis will be placed on improving the patient pathway through effective medicines reconciliation and optimisation, proactive discharge and 'take home' medicine preparation, and the safe transfer of care of our patients to primary care colleagues.
Main duties of the job
You will be a team player with significant clinical experience as a registered hospital pharmacist, excellent interpersonal skills, a strong desire to learn and a meticulous attention to detail. The post holder will also be an educational or practice supervisor to support our trainees.
This exciting post offers a great opportunity to use and develop your clinical skills and also develop your leadership skills within a supportive pharmacy team. You must already be a confident, experienced Pharmacist with excellent communication skills. You will be supported in this role by our other Principal Pharmacists for: ITU, Surgery, Medicine, VTE, Frailty, Discharge, Formulary, Medicine Information, Women's and Children's, Medication safety and Patient services.
Training opportunities to support your self-development include; quality improvement, route cause analysis training, human factors, leadership skills, data management and use of Define/Refine. To be successful in this role you must be able to work to strict deadlines and work on your own initiative. In return we can offer you an exciting opportunity to work with our friendly and enthusiastic team.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
- 1 years Pre-Registration training
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate diploma or MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- A1 assessor qualification or equivalent
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of delivering a high quality clinical pharmacy service to wards/departments
- Experience of drug usage analysis
- Experience of managing and coordinating staff
- Experience of clinical audit and/or practice research
- Experience in providing training for pharmacy, medical or nursing staff
- Excellent clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, efficacious and cost effective use of medicines
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their influence on current practice
Desirable
- Previous experience acting as tutor/supervisor for clinical pharmacy certificate/diploma or trainee pharmacists
- Qualified as an Educational Supervisor and/or Practice Supervisor
- Experience of working across the primary/secondary care interface or with ICBs
- Knowledge of incident reporting and investigations
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Good quality IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel etc.)
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to travel between hospital sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
- 1 years Pre-Registration training
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate diploma or MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- A1 assessor qualification or equivalent
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of delivering a high quality clinical pharmacy service to wards/departments
- Experience of drug usage analysis
- Experience of managing and coordinating staff
- Experience of clinical audit and/or practice research
- Experience in providing training for pharmacy, medical or nursing staff
- Excellent clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, efficacious and cost effective use of medicines
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their influence on current practice
Desirable
- Previous experience acting as tutor/supervisor for clinical pharmacy certificate/diploma or trainee pharmacists
- Qualified as an Educational Supervisor and/or Practice Supervisor
- Experience of working across the primary/secondary care interface or with ICBs
- Knowledge of incident reporting and investigations
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Good quality IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel etc.)
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to travel between hospital sites
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).
