Job summary
This is a great opportunity for career progression from a Band 6 to Band 7 pharmacist. We support our staff to complete a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy whilst developing the necessary skillset to grow into a senior clinical pharmacist. We take great pride in the growth and success of our pharmacists that have developed to their full potential by progression posts at RNOH. The post holder will join a team of specialist and generalist clinical pharmacists, medicines optimisation technicians and pharmacy assistants in delivering high quality, safe and effective care to patients and service users. You will undertake ward based clinical pharmacy activities in addition to specialist six monthly specialist rotations. These areas include and are not limited to: dispensary, medicines safety, pre-operative assessment, drugs and therapeutic committee, spinal rehabilitation medicine, acute pain, chronic pain clinics, clinical trials and research, metabolic bone disease and rheumatology, homecare, complex long-term bone and soft-tissue infection management as well as post-operative care and high dependency/critical care. This is a full time role entailing 37.5 hours per week and includes weekend and on-call commitment on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, forward thinking and pro-active clinically orientated pharmacist to join our progressive team at RNOH. There is extensive scope for the successful applicant to develop on both a personal and professional level through exposure to all departmental activities, contributing towards portfolio building and the opportunity for further roles in the future.
The role enables individuals to take on more responsibility whilst starting to build on leadership and management skills to prepare for specialist or senior roles. The post holder will be required to possess good communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work effectively in busy environments both independently and within a team. Computer skills are essential. Ideally, the post holder should have previous NHS experience and be working towards or completed a clinical pharmacy diploma.
About us
The RNOH is a national centre of excellence with an international reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
It is an exciting time to join our department as we implemented ePMA in the Trust in Autumn 2022. Alongside the expansion to the theatre facilities, there are ever growing opportunities to contribute to medicines optimisation. Our pharmacy dispensary has recently been relocated to an innovative and purpose built area which also has dedicated office workspace and improved facilities for staff training, research, staff rest areas and dedicated patient consultation and waiting areas.
Research and ongoing development is highly encouraged within the department and the Trust. We actively promote publication of research and involvement at external conferences; this includes regular submissions of posters and presentations at conferences nationally and internationally. Our department profile includes a UKCPA award-winning poster, publishing in peer reviewed journals and presentations at the UKCPA, Oxford Bone Infection, and National Orthopaedic Alliance Conferences.
Other examples of the department's innovation and achievement projects include creation of the medicines safety dashboard and monthly bulletin, pharmacist led opioid deprescribing clinics and contribution to developing national guidelines such as UKCPA & CPOC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the Trust medicines optimisation agenda to ensure delivery of a safe, clinically and cost effective pharmacy service
To help implement local policies and guidelines on good prescribing practice
To ensure that service provision is flexible and responsive to patients needs
To contribute to the education and training programme for all pharmacy and clinical staff
To work closely with the wider MDT in the Trust and provide medicines expertise
To meet the department and Trusts audit agenda and quality improvement objectives
To start or complete a clinical diploma
To be pro-active in supporting our medicines optimisation agend
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the Trust medicines optimisation agenda to ensure delivery of a safe, clinically and cost effective pharmacy service
To help implement local policies and guidelines on good prescribing practice
To ensure that service provision is flexible and responsive to patients needs
To contribute to the education and training programme for all pharmacy and clinical staff
To work closely with the wider MDT in the Trust and provide medicines expertise
To meet the department and Trusts audit agenda and quality improvement objectives
To start or complete a clinical diploma
To be pro-active in supporting our medicines optimisation agend
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Medicines
- Legislation and ensures compliance for self and others
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm depending on year of qualification), Approved by GPhC
- Registration with GPhC
- Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or working towards completion in the second year)
Desirable
- Working towards a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy
- RPS membership
Experience
Essential
- Dispensary work
- At least 12 months postqualification experience
Desirable
- Working in an acute NHS Trust Hospital Pharmacy
- Clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good written and spoken English
- Good organisational skills Ability to apply knowledge and theory into practice
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to effectively prioritise work and meet set targets
- Computer literacy
- Innovation and motivation of self and others
- Able to work as part of a team and as an individual
- Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism
- Ability to concentrate on complex tasks and being able to cope with frequent interruptions for urgent requests - works well in busy environments.
- Willingness to learn and develop continuously
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Medicines
- Legislation and ensures compliance for self and others
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm depending on year of qualification), Approved by GPhC
- Registration with GPhC
- Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or working towards completion in the second year)
Desirable
- Working towards a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy
- RPS membership
Experience
Essential
- Dispensary work
- At least 12 months postqualification experience
Desirable
- Working in an acute NHS Trust Hospital Pharmacy
- Clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good written and spoken English
- Good organisational skills Ability to apply knowledge and theory into practice
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to effectively prioritise work and meet set targets
- Computer literacy
- Innovation and motivation of self and others
- Able to work as part of a team and as an individual
- Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism
- Ability to concentrate on complex tasks and being able to cope with frequent interruptions for urgent requests - works well in busy environments.
- Willingness to learn and develop continuously
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).
