Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge in your pharmacy career?
Do you have a lot of drive and ambition to shape and revolutionise the clinical pharmacy service for our patients in the local community and in our inpatient community hospital wards? The deputy chief pharmacist post supports the chief pharmacist with the leadership and management of our continually growing pharmacy team.
The pharmacy team comprises of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and a pharmacy assistant who support our inpatient wards, virtual wards, anticoagulation services, PCN teams, and corporate pharmacy team.
The postholder will be the lead pharmacist for safety, strategy and operations within the pharmacy team. They will be the named MSO (Medication Safety Officer) for the Trust and lead on the Trust's medication safety agenda.
The postholder will also lead on a number of other areas, as specified in the job description. This will include: the review and implementation of relevant NICE guidance, review and updating of PGDs, staff education and training, delivery of medicines management services, and support for non-medical prescribing and EPMA.
The role is a minimum of 30 hours per week and full time may be negotiable, with flexibility as to how the hours are worked over the course of the week.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for managing the Clinical Governance and Operational Services of the Hertfordshire Community Trust (HCT) Pharmacy Department
- To act as the Trust Medication Safety Officer (MSO) and lead on the Trust's medication safety agenda
- To provide senior leadership and specialist expertise on medicines optimisation and pharmaceutical services undertaken within or on behalf of the Trust
- To provide expert clinical, therapeutic, legislative and best practice advice to promote safe and effective use of medicines across the Trust
- To help promote and ensure safe and effective use of medicines across the Trust
- To lead on the development and delivery of medicines management, prescribing, and medication safety related education and training to pharmacy colleagues, non-medical prescribers (NMPs) and other healthcare professionals across the Trust
- To line manage, supervise, and support members of the pharmacy team, which will also include members of the Primary Care Network (PCN) pharmacy team
- To assist with the recruitment of clinical and operational staff in the department
- To lead on behalf of the Chief Pharmacist on specific delegated projects both within the Trust and with external organisations
- To work with the Chief Pharmacist to review and improve performance of Pharmacy services through benchmarking and quality improvement approach
- To deputise for the Chief Pharmacist, as required in their absence
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now.
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced pharmacist with proven leadership and management skills to support the chief pharmacist with effective operational management and oversight of medicines optimisation services and medicines safety initiatives, and inspiring leadership and management of the continually expanding pharmacy team.
The SystmOne EPMA/EPS system has now been fully implemented across all hospital units, so experience of using this system would be advantageous.
The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated and able to work on their own, whilst also integrating into a well-established team. You will have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills together with a good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy. Knowledge of pharmacy PCN services would also be advantageous.
The successful candidate must have significant clinical and training experience, be passionate about patient safety and quality, as well as having proven leadership ability and vision. Experience of implementing Medicines Optimisation or Medicines Safety projects will be ideal. You will need to have a combination of at least five years post registration experience and a clinical diploma or similar experience. You will also need a great deal of self-motivation, sound clinical knowledge and computer literacy. The role will also be supported by a full training package, according to needs.
The role is part-time (30 hours per week), with some flexibility as to how the hours are worked over the course of the week. Remote working may be possible for some aspects of the role, however flexibility and a commitment to working on site when required is essential. Additional commitment to work weekends, late shifts, and bank holidays is not currently required, as pharmacy dispensing services are provided by local acute hospital trusts. Participation in the on-call advisory service on a rota basis will however be required (service is provided daily until 8pm).
If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we would love to hear from you.
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a maximum payment of £1,915 per annum pro rata.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced pharmacist with proven leadership and management skills to support the chief pharmacist with effective operational management and oversight of medicines optimisation services and medicines safety initiatives, and inspiring leadership and management of the continually expanding pharmacy team.
The SystmOne EPMA/EPS system has now been fully implemented across all hospital units, so experience of using this system would be advantageous.
The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated and able to work on their own, whilst also integrating into a well-established team. You will have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills together with a good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy. Knowledge of pharmacy PCN services would also be advantageous.
The successful candidate must have significant clinical and training experience, be passionate about patient safety and quality, as well as having proven leadership ability and vision. Experience of implementing Medicines Optimisation or Medicines Safety projects will be ideal. You will need to have a combination of at least five years post registration experience and a clinical diploma or similar experience. You will also need a great deal of self-motivation, sound clinical knowledge and computer literacy. The role will also be supported by a full training package, according to needs.
The role is part-time (30 hours per week), with some flexibility as to how the hours are worked over the course of the week. Remote working may be possible for some aspects of the role, however flexibility and a commitment to working on site when required is essential. Additional commitment to work weekends, late shifts, and bank holidays is not currently required, as pharmacy dispensing services are provided by local acute hospital trusts. Participation in the on-call advisory service on a rota basis will however be required (service is provided daily until 8pm).
If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we would love to hear from you.
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a maximum payment of £1,915 per annum pro rata.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in pharmacy
- Master level in Pharmacy (entry level for pharmacy profession) and one year pre-registration training
- Registered with GPhC
- Specialist knowledge acquired at post-degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Other postgraduate qualifications in leadership or business management
- Supplementary/independent prescriber
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- At least 5 years post-registration experience
- Experience in hospital pharmacy practice
- Experience of medicines management activities
- Successful management of a service and pharmacy team
- Budget management experience
- Experience of undertaking prescribing audits / giving advice
- Knowledge of the principles underpinning Medicines Optimisation
- Knowledge of the changing NHS environment, NHS policies and vision
- Experience of working on quality improvement projects
- Good understanding of medicines legislation and regulatory bodies' requirements of pharmacy
- Knowledge of drug therapeutics
Desirable
- Experience of working with primary care colleagues
- Knowledge of PCN pharmacy and associated services
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communicator - both with healthcare professionals and patients
- Can demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- Negotiation and cooperation using highly complex sensitive and contentious information
- Excellent organisation skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively and work on own initiative
- Good IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets
- Presenting complex issues to large audiences
- Able to analyse and interpret budgetary data
- Experience in provision of training and/or presentations
- Experience of developing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Desirable
- Able to use SystmOne
- Able to use ePACT2 systems
- Extensive portfolio and evidence of experience with identifiable outcomes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Must be flexible and able to cope with unpredictable workload and multi-task
- Able to lead and motivate a team
- Able to work under stressful conditions and meet tight deadlines
- Must be able to interpret and critically appraise reference sources and papers, reading and keeping up to date on professional and clinical issues
- Ability to work within a team
- Dynamic and innovative
- Self-motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in pharmacy
- Master level in Pharmacy (entry level for pharmacy profession) and one year pre-registration training
- Registered with GPhC
- Specialist knowledge acquired at post-degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Other postgraduate qualifications in leadership or business management
- Supplementary/independent prescriber
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- At least 5 years post-registration experience
- Experience in hospital pharmacy practice
- Experience of medicines management activities
- Successful management of a service and pharmacy team
- Budget management experience
- Experience of undertaking prescribing audits / giving advice
- Knowledge of the principles underpinning Medicines Optimisation
- Knowledge of the changing NHS environment, NHS policies and vision
- Experience of working on quality improvement projects
- Good understanding of medicines legislation and regulatory bodies' requirements of pharmacy
- Knowledge of drug therapeutics
Desirable
- Experience of working with primary care colleagues
- Knowledge of PCN pharmacy and associated services
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communicator - both with healthcare professionals and patients
- Can demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- Negotiation and cooperation using highly complex sensitive and contentious information
- Excellent organisation skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively and work on own initiative
- Good IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets
- Presenting complex issues to large audiences
- Able to analyse and interpret budgetary data
- Experience in provision of training and/or presentations
- Experience of developing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Desirable
- Able to use SystmOne
- Able to use ePACT2 systems
- Extensive portfolio and evidence of experience with identifiable outcomes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Must be flexible and able to cope with unpredictable workload and multi-task
- Able to lead and motivate a team
- Able to work under stressful conditions and meet tight deadlines
- Must be able to interpret and critically appraise reference sources and papers, reading and keeping up to date on professional and clinical issues
- Ability to work within a team
- Dynamic and innovative
- Self-motivated
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).
