Job summary
This is a really exciting time to join the Trust
If you are an enthusiastic, motivated EEA Qualified Pharmacist who would like the opportunity to develop their clinical skills and join our team of Clinical Pharmacists we would love to hear from you.
Successful candidates will join the team as an AfC band 5 transitional pharmacist & will receive a Structured Competency Based Training & Development Programme to support you through your transition period (3 to 6 months) & be salary matched to AFC pay band 5. There will then be a guaranteed opportunity to remain in the department as a permanent band 6 as part of our PROPEL Programme if you successfully complete the required training competencies within 6 months of joining.
Upon joining, candidates will gain a wide range of experience in various clinical specialties Medicines Information, Aseptic & patient services alongside completing a funded diploma in clinical pharmacy .
o Providing pharmaceutical care to patients from admission to discharge
o Participating in the multi-disciplinary team at ward level.
o Day to day working with the Medicines Optimisation Technicianso Providing prescribing advice and support to medical staff.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
1. EEA Qualified Healthcare Professionals as UK registered pharmacists to join the pharmacy team as an AfC Band 5 transition pharmacist to undertake:
Structured Competency Based Training Programme for 3-6 months
Participate in a locally designed education & training programme & other activities to develop knowledge & skills in line with the professional standards set by the GPhC
Aware of & work within University Hospitals Plymouth procedures, policies accepted standards of practice, relevant legislation & regulatory
Undertake mandatory training deemed necessary to the role
Provide delivery of patient care & pharmaceutical services under supervision
2. Following completion of the 6-month Competency Based programme to join Band 6 to Band 7PROPELstructured rotational development programme to undertake the following duties:
Participate in defined & structured core or specialised rotations across a variety of settings within pharmacy & clinical specialities.
Undertake fully funded further study e.g. Diploma/Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy Practice & Non-Medical Prescribing.
Participate in the delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service ensuring the safe, effective, & economical use of medicines
Provide expert advice on medications to staff across the organisation.
Provide practice supervision of pharmacy staff & other healthcare professionals
Undertake audits & engage with the Department's Quality Improvement projects.
Participate in the on-call & out of hours service
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
1. Participate in the PROPEL programme (UHP rotational development programme), undertaking defined and structured Band 6 core or Band 7 specialist rotations across a variety of different clinical specialities, as defined above.
2. To participate in all activities of the pharmacy dispensary as required e.g. clinical screening and final accuracy checking of prescriptions.
3. To participate in ward based clinical pharmacy services to support the safe prescribing and administrations of medicines. This may include activities drug history taking and medicines reconciliation, medicine supply, patient medication consultations, medicines optimisation services, discharge medication service (DMS) and any other activities associated with medicines management.
4. Perform clinical check of prescription charts for individual patients and ensure safety promoting medicines optimisation communicating any problems and negotiating solutions with doctors and/or ward staff, in the ward or dispensary.
5. To participate in the production and supply of aseptically dispensed items, whilst working in the aseptic unit.
6. To provide medication related advice to patients, focussing on medicines stopped/started or changed in hospital and side effects profiles enabling them to obtain the maximum benefit from their medicines.
7. Ensure all relevant documentation is completed and document any actions appropriately in the patients notes and / or electronic patient record.
8. To facilitate timely medication availability through participation in, and further development of, the existing patients-own drugs and onestop dispensing schemes.
9. Provide professional responses to medicine information queries from within a clinical service line or designated care area.
Work on wards, clinical departments, out-patient clinics and other settings, which may include undertaking non-medical prescribing.
For further details please see attached JD and PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
1. Participate in the PROPEL programme (UHP rotational development programme), undertaking defined and structured Band 6 core or Band 7 specialist rotations across a variety of different clinical specialities, as defined above.
2. To participate in all activities of the pharmacy dispensary as required e.g. clinical screening and final accuracy checking of prescriptions.
3. To participate in ward based clinical pharmacy services to support the safe prescribing and administrations of medicines. This may include activities drug history taking and medicines reconciliation, medicine supply, patient medication consultations, medicines optimisation services, discharge medication service (DMS) and any other activities associated with medicines management.
4. Perform clinical check of prescription charts for individual patients and ensure safety promoting medicines optimisation communicating any problems and negotiating solutions with doctors and/or ward staff, in the ward or dispensary.
5. To participate in the production and supply of aseptically dispensed items, whilst working in the aseptic unit.
6. To provide medication related advice to patients, focussing on medicines stopped/started or changed in hospital and side effects profiles enabling them to obtain the maximum benefit from their medicines.
7. Ensure all relevant documentation is completed and document any actions appropriately in the patients notes and / or electronic patient record.
8. To facilitate timely medication availability through participation in, and further development of, the existing patients-own drugs and onestop dispensing schemes.
9. Provide professional responses to medicine information queries from within a clinical service line or designated care area.
Work on wards, clinical departments, out-patient clinics and other settings, which may include undertaking non-medical prescribing.
For further details please see attached JD and PS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Registered pharmacist within an EEA county
- oCompleted an accredited and appropriate pharmacy course within an EU/ EEA Country
Desirable
- Proven evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Registered member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
- Annotation as a non-medical prescriber, or working towards this UK accredited
- MPharm degree, OSPAP qualification, or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Have completed an appropriate pharmacy course and have demonstrable experience of working as a pharmacist in the EEA country which you completed your qualification or are registered
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of UK hospital pharmacy
- Previous demonstrable experience of hospital based practice
- Good proven understanding of the role of a UK hospital pharmacist Foundation training year (previously preregistration) undertaken in secondary care
- Training in medicines information
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Time management skills
- Can meet deadlines
Desirable
- Organisational skills
- Good negotiating skills
- Able to co-ordinate the duties of other staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Registered pharmacist within an EEA county
- oCompleted an accredited and appropriate pharmacy course within an EU/ EEA Country
Desirable
- Proven evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Registered member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
- Annotation as a non-medical prescriber, or working towards this UK accredited
- MPharm degree, OSPAP qualification, or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Have completed an appropriate pharmacy course and have demonstrable experience of working as a pharmacist in the EEA country which you completed your qualification or are registered
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of UK hospital pharmacy
- Previous demonstrable experience of hospital based practice
- Good proven understanding of the role of a UK hospital pharmacist Foundation training year (previously preregistration) undertaken in secondary care
- Training in medicines information
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Time management skills
- Can meet deadlines
Desirable
- Organisational skills
- Good negotiating skills
- Able to co-ordinate the duties of other staff
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).
