Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to join our large and friendly team delivering the diverse pharmacy service within one of the country's largest teaching trusts. The successful post holder will become an integral part of the ever-growing surgical pharmacy team helping optimise medications management for patients within this area.
As part of the surgical team, you will get to provide complex, pharmaceutical care for patients, optimising their medicines and ensuring the safe & effective transfer of care. You will have mentoring support from specialist pharmacists, and operational ward-based support from medicines management technicians. Nottingham University Hospitals has a national and international reputation for many of its specialist services and expertise. Including many specialist services within the surgical division such as Neurosurgery, Spinal, Intestinal Failure, Hepatobiliary and Major Trauma
In addition, you will build up your knowledge and skills to give you a wealth of experience for your CV.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for working directly with the wider MDT to deliver safe and effective treatment to patients within the surgical specialties at NUH.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated clinical pharmacist to take on responsibility for helping enhance pharmacy input into patient care within the trust. There will also be opportunities to be involved in project and audit work to develop your own skills whilst enhancing patient care. If you don't already have an independent prescribing qualification then there will be an opportunity to apply for this course, which you will be supported through.
You will also get the opportunity to line manage and mentor the junior pharmacists within the department and MPharm students from the University of Nottingham, building your portfolio further.
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
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 on the contact details provided.
To partake in clinical pharmacy duties ensuring core clinical pharmacy activities are undertaken in the relevant clinical specialties. This includes a prescribing role when qualified
Leadership, management and directorate/service support roles
To line manage and support more junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the medical team specialties
To take full part in the 7-day shifted rota and bank holidays duties
We operate a 7day working model; the post-holder will contribute to the senior on-call rota providing back-up support to the on-call pharmacist. All of our dispensaries are pharmacist-free and technician led, so there aren't any operational commitments.
The post will be based predominantly at the Queens Medical centre, but there may be the expectation to travel to the City Hospital campus on occasions
Whilst this post is commissioned to be full time (equivalent of 37.5 hours per week) the service would welcome applications from those wanting a better work life balance. If you would like to consider this post but on less than full time hours, please still apply and outline this on your application form or please contact us for further discussion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 on the contact details provided.
To partake in clinical pharmacy duties ensuring core clinical pharmacy activities are undertaken in the relevant clinical specialties. This includes a prescribing role when qualified
Leadership, management and directorate/service support roles
To line manage and support more junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the medical team specialties
To take full part in the 7-day shifted rota and bank holidays duties
We operate a 7day working model; the post-holder will contribute to the senior on-call rota providing back-up support to the on-call pharmacist. All of our dispensaries are pharmacist-free and technician led, so there aren't any operational commitments.
The post will be based predominantly at the Queens Medical centre, but there may be the expectation to travel to the City Hospital campus on occasions
Whilst this post is commissioned to be full time (equivalent of 37.5 hours per week) the service would welcome applications from those wanting a better work life balance. If you would like to consider this post but on less than full time hours, please still apply and outline this on your application form or please contact us for further discussion.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Has equivalent clinical experience compared to diploma
Desirable
- Holds a post-graduate clinical diploma
Qualifications
Desirable
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams
Skills & Experience
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking, and reporting/presenting audit / research or project work at local (Trust) level.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience of day to day supervision and assisting in training of pre registration pharmacists and/or technicians.
Desirable
- Experience of training and education of both pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing medicines and service related policies for a specialty
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Broad post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy
PLanning and organisational
Essential
- Able to prioritise own work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Has equivalent clinical experience compared to diploma
Desirable
- Holds a post-graduate clinical diploma
Qualifications
Desirable
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams
Skills & Experience
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking, and reporting/presenting audit / research or project work at local (Trust) level.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience of day to day supervision and assisting in training of pre registration pharmacists and/or technicians.
Desirable
- Experience of training and education of both pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing medicines and service related policies for a specialty
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Broad post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy
PLanning and organisational
Essential
- Able to prioritise own work
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).