Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications to the Specialist Clinical Pharmacist in Hepatology post.
The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your portfolio of specialist knowledge and skills for the management of patients as part of a multidisciplinary team in collaboration with colleagues across the East Midlands region.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for working directly with out clinicians, nurse specialists finance teams and many others to deliver safe and effective treatment to patients within Hepatology at NUH.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced, motivated clinical pharmacists to take on responsibility for an exciting, high profile clinical speciality which is high on the national agenda.
As a senior member of the pharmacist team there will be the opportunity to help support and mentor the junior members of the team. You will be supported by the Advanced Pharmacy Practitioner in Hepatology as well as being able to call upon the support of the large pharmacy department at NUH.
The post will have involvement with Hepatology transplant clinics, homecare provision of medications and the HCV MDT.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be predominately based at the Queens Medical Centre, but there will be an expectation to travel to the Nottingham City Hospital campus and potentially to other trusts in the region. You will be required to participate in a rostered flexible shift working system including weekend and bank holiday arrangements over a 7 day period and support the on-call pharmacists through the senior pharmacist back-up rota.
Please refer to the full job description as part of the advert. If you have any further questions about the post please do not hesitate to get in touch with Ed Nicholson or Caroline Cramp on the contact details provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be predominately based at the Queens Medical Centre, but there will be an expectation to travel to the Nottingham City Hospital campus and potentially to other trusts in the region. You will be required to participate in a rostered flexible shift working system including weekend and bank holiday arrangements over a 7 day period and support the on-call pharmacists through the senior pharmacist back-up rota.
Please refer to the full job description as part of the advert. If you have any further questions about the post please do not hesitate to get in touch with Ed Nicholson or Caroline Cramp on the contact details provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical Diploma or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical pharmacy service delivery
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Wide previous experience (post registration) including in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of working with surgical specialities
Desirable
- Experience of working within hepatology
Communication
Essential
- Strong, accurate and concise written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
- Effective independent and team working skills, including ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams.
Organisation
Essential
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Management/Leadership skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to assess and minimise risk in medication processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical Diploma or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical pharmacy service delivery
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Wide previous experience (post registration) including in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of working with surgical specialities
Desirable
- Experience of working within hepatology
Communication
Essential
- Strong, accurate and concise written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
- Effective independent and team working skills, including ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams.
Organisation
Essential
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Management/Leadership skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to assess and minimise risk in medication processes
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).