Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join our pharmacy team at Basildon Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist with excellent clinical and managerial skills to work as a senior pharmacist in Women & Children and Endocrine specialities.
This is an excellent opportunity to further develop clinical and leadership skills. With the alignment in pharmacy structure to the trust operating model, this is an exciting time to join us, where you will be working closely with the clinical leads and specialist peers within MSE.
Band 7 to 8a progression applications will be considered, where we will provide the necessary training to support you to progress to band 8a
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
- Working closely with the multidisciplinary teamand taking a proactive and leading role in implementing evidence based practice.
- Training of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams including Trainee, Foundation and Specialist pharmacists.
- Management of medicine shortages, ensuring that risk assessments are undertaken where needed.
- Attendance in governance and clinical meetings.
- Develop and implement new protocols and procedures, and assist in development of pharmaceutical aspects of policies.
- Proactive in taking part in research opportunities.
- Develop your existing role as an independent prescriber, or working towards this goal.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description for outline of responsibilities.
For further information, please contact Anna Man, Clinical Lead Pharmacist on 01268 524900 x8963 or email anna.man@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description for outline of responsibilities.
For further information, please contact Anna Man, Clinical Lead Pharmacist on 01268 524900 x8963 or email anna.man@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Post Graduate qualification
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Independent Prescriber
- Membership of relevant Clinical Pharmacy organisation
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant pharmacy experience including providing a clinical pharmacy service to a variety of specialities and dealing with clinical service interface issues.
- Minimum of 4 years relevant post registration experience.
- Line management experience
Desirable
- Project/Practice research
- Experience in teaching and training of Pharmacy and MDT staff
- Financial awareness regarding the management of drug budgets
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Post Graduate qualification
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Independent Prescriber
- Membership of relevant Clinical Pharmacy organisation
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant pharmacy experience including providing a clinical pharmacy service to a variety of specialities and dealing with clinical service interface issues.
- Minimum of 4 years relevant post registration experience.
- Line management experience
Desirable
- Project/Practice research
- Experience in teaching and training of Pharmacy and MDT staff
- Financial awareness regarding the management of drug budgets
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).
