Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust pharmacy team. The position will be based at Basildon site, where you will be part of an innovative team, and be involved in many exciting projects to promote and deliver high quality clinical service to our patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious pharmacist with excellent clinical knowledge and organisational skills. You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary teams located at the three sites in Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This will be a great opportunity to develop your clinical leadership role and play an active part in change management projects.
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 team and 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 completed where required.
- Deputise for the clinical lead pharmacist where necessary including 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 Karishma Patel, Clinical Lead Pharmacist - Specialist Medicine on 01268 524900 or email karishma.patel5@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description for outline of responsibilities.
For further information, please contact Karishma Patel, Clinical Lead Pharmacist - Specialist Medicine on 01268 524900 or email karishma.patel5@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
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant pharmacy experience including providing a clinical pharmacy service to a variety of specialities and dealing with clinical service interface issues
- Line management experience
- Significant relevant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience in teaching and training of Pharmacy and MDT staff
- Project/Practice research
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant pharmacy experience including providing a clinical pharmacy service to a variety of specialities and dealing with clinical service interface issues
- Line management experience
- Significant relevant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience in teaching and training of Pharmacy and MDT staff
- Project/Practice research
- 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).
