Job summary
Specialist Pharmacist Medicines Information and Practice Research
Band 8a
37.5 hours per week + weekend and on call commitment
It is an exciting time to join our Pharmacy team at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust! We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated pharmacist to lead on all things medicines information related, and develop our practice research agenda. The successful candidate will take the lead in managing and developing a quality assured Medicines Information Service, which also includes support to formulary services in the Trust, implementing decisions made by the Area Prescribing Committee, and promotion of the principles of Medicines Optimisation across the primary and secondary care interface. Equally fulfilling will be the Medicines Information support and training for clinical pharmacists to enable them to confidently and competently undertake their role.
Main duties of the job
It is an exciting time to join our Pharmacy team at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust! We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated pharmacist to lead on all things medicines information related, and develop our practice research agenda. The successful candidate will take the lead in managing and developing a quality assured Medicines Information Service, which also includes support to formulary services in the Trust, implementing decisions made by the Area Prescribing Committee, and promotion of the principles of Medicines Optimisation across the primary and secondary care interface. Equally fulfilling will be the Medicines Information support and training for clinical pharmacists to enable them to confidently and competently undertake their role.
We are looking for someone with an interest and enthusiasm for pharmacy practice research and a commitment to help establish and develop the research activities of the department.
About us
We are a progressive department and are keen to embrace innovative ideas. We have recently introduced a comprehensive Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration system in the trust and we continue to optimise our work flow processes to offer a high quality, safe and efficient pharmacy service to our patients. Within the next few years, we will be moving to our purpose built new hospital site and we are reviewing our service and activities to support this, including moving to a seven day working pattern for all pharmacy staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone with an interest and enthusiasm for pharmacy practice research and a commitment to help establish and develop the research activities of the department, with the aim of translating quality research into practice that benefits patient care.
You will also be responsible for provision of high quality clinical pharmacy service to the clinical immunology department which cares for immunoglobulin and allergy patients, dealing with supply and audit of high cost drugs.
It is expected that the successful applicant will be an experienced pharmacist with at least three years experience and who has successfully completed a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and have some experience of working in Medicines Information
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone with an interest and enthusiasm for pharmacy practice research and a commitment to help establish and develop the research activities of the department, with the aim of translating quality research into practice that benefits patient care.
You will also be responsible for provision of high quality clinical pharmacy service to the clinical immunology department which cares for immunoglobulin and allergy patients, dealing with supply and audit of high cost drugs.
It is expected that the successful applicant will be an experienced pharmacist with at least three years experience and who has successfully completed a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and have some experience of working in Medicines Information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum three years as clinical pharmacist in NHS hospital
- Delivery of pharmacy clinical service in fast paced clinical environment
- Managing a pharmacy team
- Delivering a clinical pharmacy service within a specialist setting
Desirable
- Working within Medicines Information
- Reporting for specialist and high cost drugs
- Working with formulary and interface service
- Familiarity of practice research
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent
- Post-graduate Clinical Pharmacy diploma or equivalent
- Pharmacist registered with GPhC
Desirable
- Further academic qualifications relevant to specialist area
- Evidence of publications in journals or conferences
Management/Supervision
Desirable
- Management responsiblities eg recruitment, performance management, appraisal, sickness management
- Address staff performance issues incl difficult personnel and performance
- Able to empower and motivate staff
- Able to work across organisational boundaries
Written skills
Essential
- Able to write and formulate reports, research and policies
- Able to analyse, interpret and present a range of clinical and non clinical information in suitable format
- Able to use English language to write legibly, concisely and accurately
- Able to develop and deliver training and assessment for all levels of staff
Desirable
- Communicate complex information in writing to range of professionals, internally and externally
Communication/verbal skills
Essential
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Communicate with staff at all levels
- Communicate in complex or difficult situations
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate high level communication - presentations, training skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of DOH, Carter, RPS and how related to Clinical Pharmacy
- Meds management and meds optimisation operational practices
- Meds use across interface
- Use of IT in clinical situations
Desirable
- High cost drugs and commissioning
- Formulary implementation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum three years as clinical pharmacist in NHS hospital
- Delivery of pharmacy clinical service in fast paced clinical environment
- Managing a pharmacy team
- Delivering a clinical pharmacy service within a specialist setting
Desirable
- Working within Medicines Information
- Reporting for specialist and high cost drugs
- Working with formulary and interface service
- Familiarity of practice research
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent
- Post-graduate Clinical Pharmacy diploma or equivalent
- Pharmacist registered with GPhC
Desirable
- Further academic qualifications relevant to specialist area
- Evidence of publications in journals or conferences
Management/Supervision
Desirable
- Management responsiblities eg recruitment, performance management, appraisal, sickness management
- Address staff performance issues incl difficult personnel and performance
- Able to empower and motivate staff
- Able to work across organisational boundaries
Written skills
Essential
- Able to write and formulate reports, research and policies
- Able to analyse, interpret and present a range of clinical and non clinical information in suitable format
- Able to use English language to write legibly, concisely and accurately
- Able to develop and deliver training and assessment for all levels of staff
Desirable
- Communicate complex information in writing to range of professionals, internally and externally
Communication/verbal skills
Essential
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Communicate with staff at all levels
- Communicate in complex or difficult situations
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate high level communication - presentations, training skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of DOH, Carter, RPS and how related to Clinical Pharmacy
- Meds management and meds optimisation operational practices
- Meds use across interface
- Use of IT in clinical situations
Desirable
- High cost drugs and commissioning
- Formulary implementation
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).
