Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Education and Training (Colchester site)
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Job summary
Have you got the enthusiasm and passion to take up the challenge of this vital Pharmacy position?
About our Pharmacy Service
Career progression of the current post holder has led to an opportunity arising for the right candidate to join to our team in providing a high quality and respected clinical pharmacy service within ESNEFT.
You will be based at Colchester Hospital, separating time to provide clinical pharmacy activity at ward level and all required Education and Training aspects of the job description. Cross-site collaboration with Ipswich pharmacy colleagues will be necessary to ensure consistency of practice and a uniform approach to the development of our staff.
Please also note that, in order to streamline recruitment, this vacancy may expire prior to the advertised closing date so early application is recommended.
This post is full time, however we would accept up to 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Assisting the department in providing a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to patients within East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).
Leading on all education and training activities on the Colchester site and any other relevant cross-site education and training activities within the Pharmacy department at ESNEFT.
Developing, delivering and maintaining locally-based education and training schemes for all grades of pharmacist and clinical technician staff.
Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the optimal and cost effective use of medicines at ward level; minimising drug wastage accordingly.
Taking the lead on the ongoing mentoring and coaching of junior pharmacists and trainee pharmacists throughout their Clinical Diploma and Foundation Trainee studies.
Further support will be offered to help facilitate progression to becoming an Independent Prescriber (if not already achieved).
About us
One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Details
Date posted
05 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum Weekend working and On-call required
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR250-23
Job locations
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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