Job summary
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Hastings/Eastbourne
Rotational band 6 with potential for progression to band 7 and multisector opportunities
Are you currently a trainee pharmacist, a registered pharmacist returning to practice or even considering a change of sectors?
We are seeking pharmacists with a passion for clinical pharmacy and patient centred care aiming to build their clinical skillsand work closely across sectors with clinicians in East Sussex.
Development of a band 6 to 7 progression pathway is a departmental priority and opportunities to experience multiple rotations, including any possibilities as they arise with multi-sector partner organisations within the local Integrated Care System, will support progression of your pharmacy career through post-registration Foundation towards advanced level practice.
There will be supported opportunities for personal and professional development including completion of the Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway, access to a funded post-graduate clinical certificate in pharmacy practice and future support with gaining an Independent Prescribing qualification.
Thispost could be based at either of our two hospital sites namely Eastbourne District General Hospital or Conquest Hospital in Hastings.
Main duties of the job
The post includes rotations in surgicaland medicalareas with the potential for cancer services and a mental health rotation within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Experience within theseareas will build key clinical skillsand providean opportunity to develop intoaconfident practitioner with the support ofan experienced pharmacy team.
Under the supervision of our specialist Independent Prescribing Pharmacists, you will work closely with consultants, other medical staff, nursesand pharmacy staff in ensuring that medicine use is safe, rational, effectiveand evidence based
The post holder will provideaclinical pharmacy service toagroup of wards onarotational basisand support the dispensary in providingan efficientand timely service. Theapplicant willalso need to join the department weekendand on-call service onarota basis followingaperiod of orientationand induction. The successful candidate will be a Practice Supervisor forTrainee Pharmacistsand Pharmacy undergraduates.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Pharmacy) / BPharm / MPharm / OSPAP/ DPharm
- Registration with the GPhC (Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (4yrs) and 1 years pre-registration / foundation training and experience)
Desirable
- Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and/or UKCPA
- CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development and progression through post-registration Foundation (one of key objectives for progression)
- Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or other equivalent post-graduate qualification/pathway completion (one of key objectives for progression)
- Recognised qualification as Practice and/or Educational Supervisor or equivalent role or equivalent experience (one of key objectives for progression)
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience of patient facing practice or evidence of the application of skills/practice that are suitable for foundation to advanced practice
Desirable
- Experience of working autonomously with clinicians as a clinical pharmacist (one of key objectives for progression)
- Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff
- Experience of carrying out medicines reviews and medicines reconciliation for patients on discharge from hospital
- Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting and retrieving information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Pharmacy) / BPharm / MPharm / OSPAP/ DPharm
- Registration with the GPhC (Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (4yrs) and 1 years pre-registration / foundation training and experience)
Desirable
- Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and/or UKCPA
- CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development and progression through post-registration Foundation (one of key objectives for progression)
- Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or other equivalent post-graduate qualification/pathway completion (one of key objectives for progression)
- Recognised qualification as Practice and/or Educational Supervisor or equivalent role or equivalent experience (one of key objectives for progression)
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience of patient facing practice or evidence of the application of skills/practice that are suitable for foundation to advanced practice
Desirable
- Experience of working autonomously with clinicians as a clinical pharmacist (one of key objectives for progression)
- Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff
- Experience of carrying out medicines reviews and medicines reconciliation for patients on discharge from hospital
- Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting and retrieving 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).
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).
