Job summary
Do you have a passion for Hospital Pharmacy and a proven track record within a clinical field?
Why not join Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a forward-thinking Trust?
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an aspirational and motivated individual to work within the Emergency Department Pharmacy Team. Pharmacy is seen as a key resource in the within our Emergency Department. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic pharmacist work alongside the Lead Emergency Department Pharmacist.
The department has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines management systems into patient care and is now looking to appoint a dynamic individual with good organisational and communication skills who is keen to be involved in the development of the clinical service provided to all patients who attend the Emergency Department. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will provide a comprehensive and high-quality clinical service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play an influential role in the patients care pathway whilst building upon proven clinical skills. We aim to give you clinical experience and exposure to develop your generalist and specialist skills, as well as providing leadership, management, education, quality improvement and research opportunities.
You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing through evidence-based guidelines. Alongside the Lead Pharmacist for the Emergency Department, the post holder will develop, audit and monitor Medicines Management processes within the service and provide training and supervision to departmental staff.
In addition to well-developed communication and leadership skills you will have previous experience of working within a clinical environment and will have completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy. Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork would be advantageous.
Training and support will be provided. A commitment to continuing professional development is essential. It is envisaged that the candidate will possess a prescribing qualification or be prepared to work towards one.
About us
The Trust is a Teaching Hospital and a provider of specialist tertiary care for Cardiac, Haematology and adult Cystic Fibrosis services across this region. The Pharmacy Department provides specialist pharmacy services to these areas and more.
Our core values provide us with the framework to create the right culture that supports our staff to be the best they can be and achieve better care together for the benefit of our patients.
Our values "Caring, Safe and Respectful" help to represent the culture of the Trust and to communicate who we are and how we do things.
They also play an important part in encouraging people to come and work here and be part of the Trust themselves.
The Trust is a forward-thinking organisation and is constantly striving to improve services and medicines related outcomes for patients under our care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- 12 months pre-registration training and experience
- Registered with the GPhC
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
Desirable
- NMP qualification, or willing to work towards (if required)
- Membership of the UK Clinical Pharmacy Association
- Membership of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience within hospital pharmacy.
- Experience in clinical pharmacy with knowledge of the therapeutics of common disease states.
- Understanding of issues affecting the NHS and hospital pharmacy.
Desirable
- Teaching/training experience.
- Management experience.
- Clinical trials regulations.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence all members of the healthcare team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Able to work autonomously or within a team.
- Analytical and judgment skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise tasks despite competing demands.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines.
- Computer literate.
- Pro-active and innovative
- Sensitive and supportive.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- 12 months pre-registration training and experience
- Registered with the GPhC
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
Desirable
- NMP qualification, or willing to work towards (if required)
- Membership of the UK Clinical Pharmacy Association
- Membership of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience within hospital pharmacy.
- Experience in clinical pharmacy with knowledge of the therapeutics of common disease states.
- Understanding of issues affecting the NHS and hospital pharmacy.
Desirable
- Teaching/training experience.
- Management experience.
- Clinical trials regulations.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence all members of the healthcare team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Able to work autonomously or within a team.
- Analytical and judgment skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise tasks despite competing demands.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines.
- Computer literate.
- Pro-active and innovative
- Sensitive and supportive.
Desirable
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).
