Job summary
This role will support the Clinical Pharmacy service within ESHT, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely and be supported by both the Lead Divisional Pharmacist for Medicine and the newly created Medicines Value Programme Lead Pharmacist, in further developing this role.The Medicines Value Programme is a new and ambitious project that is designed to provide enhanced medicines optimisation within the specialisms with a commitment from the Trust to develop exciting, advanced pharmacist practitioner roles. These roles are designed to support practitioners who wish to develop a portfolio of practice for credentialling against advanced and consultant level frameworks. We are looking for a forward thinking and motivated pharmacist who is looking to take a step into leading on pharmacy projects and developing a scope of practice within one or more of the specialist medicine clinical specialities at ESHT. These are Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Dermatology.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in providing support to Specialist Medicine areas within the Medicine Division. You will work closely with clinicians, senior nurses, and managers within the Division, and you will also provide support and input into the Clinical Pharmacy service by helping to provide support for leadership supervision and developing colleagues and trainees. As such we are seeking a patient focused pharmacist aiming to build on established clinical skills who will work closely with clinicians in providing a high-quality service to patients within ESHT. Someone who demonstrates a commitment to personal and staff development.
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 attachedjob description. Key requirements are:
- Personal behaviours that reflect and are aligned with our Trust Values of: Working Together, Improvement and Development, Respect and Compassion, and Engagement and Involvement
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as apharmacist
- CPD portfolio demonstrating ongoing commitment to personaldevelopment
- Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or demonstrable other equivalent post-graduate qualification or experience e.g., RPS Faculty membership at foundation level
- Independent prescribing qualification [not essential to appoint into the role, but essential within an agreed timescale when in post
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attachedjob description. Key requirements are:
- Personal behaviours that reflect and are aligned with our Trust Values of: Working Together, Improvement and Development, Respect and Compassion, and Engagement and Involvement
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as apharmacist
- CPD portfolio demonstrating ongoing commitment to personaldevelopment
- Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or demonstrable other equivalent post-graduate qualification or experience e.g., RPS Faculty membership at foundation level
- Independent prescribing qualification [not essential to appoint into the role, but essential within an agreed timescale when in post
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm
- GPhC registration examination (Vocational master's degree in pharmacy (4yrs) and 1 years preregistration training and experience)
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist
- Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or demonstrable other equivalent post-graduate qualification or experience e.g., RPS Faculty membership at foundation or advanced level
- [Independent prescribing qualification - not essential for role, but essential within an agreed timescale when in post]
- CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development
Desirable
- NHS Leadership qualification such as leading for change
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- 1 year pre-registration training and experience
- Significant post registration experience as a hospital or specialist primary care pharmacist within a specialist field
- Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting, retrieving information and producing reports
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Experience of working with clinicians and a proven track record for influencing change within a directorate or specialist role
- Previous experience in providing directorate support
- Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff
- Has previous Line management experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload, to work under pressure and act with autonomy whilst retaining a sense of own capabilities and escalate when necessary
- Demonstrates knowledge of current practice and policy relating to pharmacy and targets within the NHS
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice including Medicines legislation and professional code of ethics
- Demonstrates the ability to lead and work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of patients with relation to the provision of information on safe effective medicines use
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm
- GPhC registration examination (Vocational master's degree in pharmacy (4yrs) and 1 years preregistration training and experience)
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist
- Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or demonstrable other equivalent post-graduate qualification or experience e.g., RPS Faculty membership at foundation or advanced level
- [Independent prescribing qualification - not essential for role, but essential within an agreed timescale when in post]
- CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development
Desirable
- NHS Leadership qualification such as leading for change
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- 1 year pre-registration training and experience
- Significant post registration experience as a hospital or specialist primary care pharmacist within a specialist field
- Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting, retrieving information and producing reports
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Experience of working with clinicians and a proven track record for influencing change within a directorate or specialist role
- Previous experience in providing directorate support
- Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff
- Has previous Line management experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload, to work under pressure and act with autonomy whilst retaining a sense of own capabilities and escalate when necessary
- Demonstrates knowledge of current practice and policy relating to pharmacy and targets within the NHS
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice including Medicines legislation and professional code of ethics
- Demonstrates the ability to lead and work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of patients with relation to the provision of information on safe effective medicines use
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).
