Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Specialist Clinical Pharmacist- Hepatology

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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

Details

Date posted

14 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

164-6690839

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Pharmacy Practitioner - Hepatology

Ed Nicholson

edward.nicholson@nhs.net

07812268858

Details

Date posted

14 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

164-6690839

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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