Joint Digital Pharmacist [B7 to 8a progression]

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you an aspiring Digital Lead Pharmacist, either working in the field already, or keen to know more?

Dorset County Hospital NHSFT and Dorset Healthcare University NHSFT are looking for a registered Pharmacist who is interested in the Digital Medicines for a progressive B7 to 8a Digital Pharmacist role. Successful applicants will be mentored by the B8b Digital Lead Pharmacist, and supported to progress into a Digital Lead Pharmacist role by the Digital team and wider Pharmacy teams across the two organisations.

Main duties of the job

Working across both Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare University Hospital:

To line manage the Principal Pharmacy Technician for Pharmacy Systems and to provide managerial, professional, and clinical oversight of Pharmacy Systems (JAC/CMM, EPMA, PTS, AeroScout).
To optimise the existing EPMA system by developing analytical tools to support patient care such as clinical prioritisation and performance dashboards .To support the Medicines Optimisation work programme for the Medicines Committee.
To support the pharmacy clinical audit programme.
To support the System wide Digital Medicine Strategy and the development of a Single Medication Record for the system.
To participate in the provision of the clinical pharmacy service, inpatient and outpatient dispensing services.
To deputise for the Lead Digital Medicines Pharmacist.

The purpose-built Pharmacy provides a clinical pharmacy service to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The dispensary benefits from a new BD robot installation and a Prescription Tracking System, and an Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration is in use throughout the majority of the hospital.

About us

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a multi-award winning hospital which officially opened in May 1998 and is situated within easy walking distance of the historic town centre of Dorchester. It employs around 3,000 members of staff, who provide acute hospital services to a population of around 250,000, living within Weymouth and Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset and Purbeck. We also provide renal services for patients throughout Dorset and South Somerset. Dorchester itself is an intriguing mix of historic and the modern, with the new Brewery Square development offering a vibrant and sophisticated leisure and shopping complex. Take a look atVisit Dorsetto see what the area has to offer.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future - we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Date posted

30 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £57,349 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

405-24-HS885PHAR-A

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital / Dorset Healthcare University NHSFT

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description

Working with us youll be part of a strong team. Youll challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we dont know. And youll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

MPharm degree & GPhC registration

Desirable

Clinical Diploma

K&E

Essential

A minimum of two years hospital Pharmacy experience at band 7 or above.
Experience in supervising and managing pharmacists & pharmacy technicians and performing appraisals.

Desirable

Extensive knowledge & experience of ePMA systems
Experience of managing digital systems
Knowledge & experience of JAC pharmacy system
Experience in risk management

S&A

Essential

Knowledge of risk management in the NHS.
Clinical pharmacy skills & ability to resolve pharmaceutical care issues

Desirable

Ability to work effectively with other members of the pharmacy management team.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

MPharm degree & GPhC registration

Desirable

Clinical Diploma

K&E

Essential

A minimum of two years hospital Pharmacy experience at band 7 or above.
Experience in supervising and managing pharmacists & pharmacy technicians and performing appraisals.

Desirable

Extensive knowledge & experience of ePMA systems
Experience of managing digital systems
Knowledge & experience of JAC pharmacy system
Experience in risk management

S&A

Essential

Knowledge of risk management in the NHS.
Clinical pharmacy skills & ability to resolve pharmaceutical care issues

Desirable

Ability to work effectively with other members of the pharmacy management team.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).