Job summary
You will be a vital contributor in our busy Trust and the clinical lead Respiratory Nurse within the TB service, both in the clinics and inpatient setting.
You will:
Take professional responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to the TB/Respiratory Specialty area and associated clinical areas and wards to meet their goals.
To lead by example in Pharmacy specialisms of Respiratory/TB clinical practice and ensure a consistently high quality Clinical Pharmacy service is delivered in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
In March 2023, Health Education England agreed this RPS curriculum as equivalent to their Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice.
Main duties of the job
You will also:
1. Provide a highly specialist clinic-based extensive clinical pharmacy service to include regular reviews of drug prescriptions for Respiratory/TB patients across the Trust. There will be an element of inpatient work.
2. Actively participate in outpatient clinics for Respiratory/TB patients in the Trust.
3. Develop and implement TB policies for the Trust in conjunction with Consultant Microbiologists, Chief Pharmacist and Public Health Consultants.
4. Ensure communication with pharmacy stores staff to provide seamless medication supply for patients undergoing treatment who need a specialist input, in conjunction with the consultant microbiologist, consultants in Respiratory Medicine and other specialist staff.
Please see full job description for all duties.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description for an in depth description on this role.
If you need any further information then you can contact Hayley Lloyd at hayley.lloyd6@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description for an in depth description on this role.
If you need any further information then you can contact Hayley Lloyd at hayley.lloyd6@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to Degree or Masters level in Pharmacy
- oRegistered Pharmacist (GPhC)
- oPostgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice
Desirable
- oLeadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experience
- oRegistered Pharmacy non-medical prescriber
- oCredentialed for RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in specialty pharmacy practice
- oExperience in delivering clinical education and training
- oExperience of leading change management processes
- oComputer literate - Microsoft Office & pharmacy applications
- oKnowledge of clinical audit / Drug Use Review projects
- oUp to date evidence of work towards the pillars and domains of HEE or RPS advanced practice
Desirable
- oExperience in research, work published or presented to conference
Key skills
Essential
- oCommunication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients.
- oAble to demonstrate effective management of staff
- oAnalytical and judgement skills
- oConcentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requests
- oActs appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances.
- oOrganisational awareness
- oAbility to forecast & innovate including long term service planning
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to Degree or Masters level in Pharmacy
- oRegistered Pharmacist (GPhC)
- oPostgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice
Desirable
- oLeadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experience
- oRegistered Pharmacy non-medical prescriber
- oCredentialed for RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in specialty pharmacy practice
- oExperience in delivering clinical education and training
- oExperience of leading change management processes
- oComputer literate - Microsoft Office & pharmacy applications
- oKnowledge of clinical audit / Drug Use Review projects
- oUp to date evidence of work towards the pillars and domains of HEE or RPS advanced practice
Desirable
- oExperience in research, work published or presented to conference
Key skills
Essential
- oCommunication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients.
- oAble to demonstrate effective management of staff
- oAnalytical and judgement skills
- oConcentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requests
- oActs appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances.
- oOrganisational awareness
- oAbility to forecast & innovate including long term service planning
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).
