Foundation/Specialist Pharmacist - Medicine

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a patient focused pharmacist to join our well established clinical pharmacy team working across a number of medical specialties including endocrinology, cardiology and respiratory medicine.

The post is suitable for current band 6 Foundation Pharmacists who will gain automatic progression into the band 7 role once defined criteria is achieved. Applicants may be employed directly at Band 7 level if they demonstratethenecessary skills and experience.

The successful candidate will be a pharmacist with strong interpersonal skills and a track record of successful multidisciplinary team working. Experience of training and supervision would be desirable as would the ability to work within a busy clinical team.

This post offers structured progression from Foundation to Specialist pharmacist within a supportive clinical environment.

For further information or to discuss the progression criteria please contact Sara Moore - Deputy Chief Pharmacist (sara.moore10@nhs.net) or telephone 01423 553083

Main duties of the job

To support the development, delivery and evaluation of the clinical pharmacy service to medical specialties.

To participate, with support where appropriate, in Consultant led ward rounds.

To develop, deliver and evaluate training programmes for pharmacy staff and other members of the MDT managing medical patients.

To actively participate and develop a pharmacy related Quality Improvement programme within the medical specialties.

Embark on relevant training to support progression e.g. independent prescribing.

About us

The clinical pharmacy team at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust has a commitment to helping staff to reach their potential in a supportive environment that has a high regard for staff health and wellbeing.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide high quality care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

25 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-1919C

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To actively participate in a specialty Consultant led ward rounds and pharmacy led out-patient clinics.

To supervise and develop other members of the pharmacy team in the provision of pharmacy services to medical specialties.

To provide expert pharmaceutical advice to members of the Medical Care Groups.

To work closely with the Lead Pharmacist to develop, deliver and evaluate the clinical pharmacy services to all medical specialty areas and wards.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To actively participate in a specialty Consultant led ward rounds and pharmacy led out-patient clinics.

To supervise and develop other members of the pharmacy team in the provision of pharmacy services to medical specialties.

To provide expert pharmaceutical advice to members of the Medical Care Groups.

To work closely with the Lead Pharmacist to develop, deliver and evaluate the clinical pharmacy services to all medical specialty areas and wards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhC Registration
  • MPharm Degree (4yrs) or equivalent
  • Completed at least Year 1 of Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice and studying for completion of year 2

Desirable

  • Independent prescriber
  • Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience

Essential

  • Experienced in managing patients in a range of specialties
  • Minimum of 1yr post registration hospital experience or equivalent clinical experience.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in developing guidelines/drug policies
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhC Registration
  • MPharm Degree (4yrs) or equivalent
  • Completed at least Year 1 of Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice and studying for completion of year 2

Desirable

  • Independent prescriber
  • Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience

Essential

  • Experienced in managing patients in a range of specialties
  • Minimum of 1yr post registration hospital experience or equivalent clinical experience.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in developing guidelines/drug policies

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Chief Pharmacist

Sara Moore

sara.moore10@nhs.net

01423553083

Date posted

25 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-1919C

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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