Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Pharmacist to join our Surgical Pharmacy Team as a Senior Support Pharmacist.
The successful applicant will become part of a large clinical pharmacy team. They will work closely with the Specialist Pharmacists for General Surgery and Theatres, medical practitioners and nursing team members.
Through supporting band 6 pharmacists and clinical pharmacy technicians you will work to support and improve patient stay in hospital whilst retaining direct patient contact.
We deliver enhanced pharmaceutical care to a wide breadth of specialties. Our size and resources enable us to offer unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. UHB prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
If you are a motivated pharmacist looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria in the person specification relating diploma status but who have at least 9 months post-registration hospital experience are invited to apply and will be appointed in a progressional post under Agenda for Change Band 7 Annex U. On completion of the first year of the clinical diploma applicants will progress on to the independent prescribing course.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical input to the General Surgical wards.
To demonstrate expert knowledge in the clinical speciality, delivering a service in accordance with the priorities set by the Chief Pharmacist and the Trust agreed standards including.
Demonstrate an advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement.
Demonstrate an intuitive grasp of situations
Ensure the clinical services provided are of a high standard and that medication are clinically screened in a timely manner.
Provide clinical pharmacy services to the Surgical wards.
To develop effective working relationships, to challenge and to prioritise your own work as well of the work of the team.
To assist in providing a specialist pharmaceutical service to tertiary services including the provision of education and training, procedures, protocols and medicines usage information.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Vocational Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
- * Has completed or is near completion (within the next 6 months) a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification.
- * To be willing to work towards a non-medical prescribing qualification
- * Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Has commenced a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification (applicable for Annex 21 roles)
Experience
Essential
- * Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, covering a range of specialties, or the ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge
- * Previous participation in multi- disciplinary team
- * Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care
- * Experience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients
- * Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- * Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy
- * Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF
- * Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries
- * Able to work with drug budget information
- * Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Vocational Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
- * Has completed or is near completion (within the next 6 months) a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification.
- * To be willing to work towards a non-medical prescribing qualification
- * Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Has commenced a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification (applicable for Annex 21 roles)
Experience
Essential
- * Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, covering a range of specialties, or the ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge
- * Previous participation in multi- disciplinary team
- * Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care
- * Experience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients
- * Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- * Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy
- * Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF
- * Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries
- * Able to work with drug budget information
- * Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues
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).
