Job summary
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust are in the exciting position to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated specialist pharmacist for gastroenterology.
We are seeking a confident pharmacist with enthusiasm, drive and excellent communication skills to work alongside our experienced Gastroenterology pharmacist. The ideal candidate should have a broad range of clinical knowledge and the ambition to develop this role.
This post would be suitable for a clinically trained Band 7 with hospital experience looking to develop. Paediatric experience would be desirable but is not essential as training will be provided. Consideration will be given to candidates wishing to combine this post with our CF pharmacist post to support a portfolio career. The post holder must either be an independent prescriber or willing to undertake the necessary training to become one.
Main duties of the job
To lead, deliver, develop and evaluate a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service to the Gastroenterology specialityin order to ensure safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of drugs.
To participate in the pharmaceutical services of the Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. These services include clinical pharmacy, aseptic services and in-patient services.
You will be expected to take part in the weekend and bank holiday and out of hour emergency duty service.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
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Outstanding Patient Care
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Brilliant Place to work
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Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read attached Job description and person specification for full details of job and the main responsibilities
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read attached Job description and person specification for full details of job and the main responsibilities
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registered with GPhC
- Postgraduate diploma qualification in clinical pharmacy (or relevant experience)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- NMP qualification
- Membership of the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacist Group Independent Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant in-patient Hospital experience
- Delivery of Clinical Pharmacy services
- Experience of personnel management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Paediatric pharmacy experience
- Gastro experience
- Experience of NHSE funding
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work on own initiative, is self-motivated and takes responsibility for work and delivers work on time to professional standards
- In depth knowledge of medicines management
Desirable
- Experience of drug use in Gastro
- Experience of service development
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registered with GPhC
- Postgraduate diploma qualification in clinical pharmacy (or relevant experience)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- NMP qualification
- Membership of the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacist Group Independent Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant in-patient Hospital experience
- Delivery of Clinical Pharmacy services
- Experience of personnel management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Paediatric pharmacy experience
- Gastro experience
- Experience of NHSE funding
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work on own initiative, is self-motivated and takes responsibility for work and delivers work on time to professional standards
- In depth knowledge of medicines management
Desirable
- Experience of drug use in Gastro
- Experience of service development
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
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).
