Job summary
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is a forward thinking teaching hospital offering acute care to a population of approximately one million. We are one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the UK with strong links to both the School of Pharmacy and the Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia. Electronic prescribing and medicines administration has been implemented across all inpatient wards, the A&E and outpatients. We are at the forefront of healthcare delivery with a strong focus on Medicines Management and innovative pharmaceutical practice.
Norwich is a vibrant city, voted one of the Best Places to Live in the UK by The Sunday Times 2022, with a fabulous market, excellent shopping, restaurants and nightlife, yet surrounded by beautiful countryside. The unique combination of the Norfolk Broads, a picturesque coastline and a choice of city or rural living make Norwich an ideal home, no matter what your interests. For those who love to travel or see friends Norwich offers excellent rail and air links.
Main duties of the job
We are advertising for a Teacher-Practitioner to work with the UEA School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. This post is offered to existing NNUH Clinical Pharmacists as a 2 day (15 hours) fixed commitment to the UEA. The successful applicant will need to be able to continue in their current clinical role for at least 2 full days a week to maintain their status as a practising clinical Pharmacist. As this is a secondment, approval from your line manager should be sought before completing your application to confirm arrangements for the continued coverage of your existing role while seconded.
The post holder will plan, design, develop and deliver innovative and appropriate teaching, learning and assessment that create interest and enthusiasm for students in subjects allied to clinical pharmacy. This will include the delivery of high-quality teaching in a variety of settings including work-based supervision, simulations, small group teaching, lectures and workshops both online and face to face.
At the NNUH, the post holder will already be providing high quality clinical pharmacy services as a member of the clinical pharmacy team meeting the needs of patients and healthcare professionals within the Trust.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
See main duties above and job description.
The successful applicant will act as a role model for the practice of pharmacy and consistently demonstrate UEAs values of Collaboration, Empowerment, Respect and Ambition. The post holder would be expected to work on their own initiative within guidelines and directions from the head of pharmacy practice at UEA.
In their role at the NNUH as a practitioner, the post holder will provide an advanced level of clinical pharmacy duties to a specific clinical speciality and act as the lead within the designated area. The post holder will maintain, develop and expand clinical pharmacy services to the designated area within the Trust. The post holder would be expected to work on their own initiative within guidelines and directions from the appropriate Pharmacy Team Leader, and to supervise pharmacists, trainee pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians and liaise with technical and assistant staff.
The post holder will assist the Pharmacy Department in delivering our Trust vision of The best care for every patient, through our purpose of working together, continuously improving for all.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2251 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See main duties above and job description.
The successful applicant will act as a role model for the practice of pharmacy and consistently demonstrate UEAs values of Collaboration, Empowerment, Respect and Ambition. The post holder would be expected to work on their own initiative within guidelines and directions from the head of pharmacy practice at UEA.
In their role at the NNUH as a practitioner, the post holder will provide an advanced level of clinical pharmacy duties to a specific clinical speciality and act as the lead within the designated area. The post holder will maintain, develop and expand clinical pharmacy services to the designated area within the Trust. The post holder would be expected to work on their own initiative within guidelines and directions from the appropriate Pharmacy Team Leader, and to supervise pharmacists, trainee pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians and liaise with technical and assistant staff.
The post holder will assist the Pharmacy Department in delivering our Trust vision of The best care for every patient, through our purpose of working together, continuously improving for all.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2251 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacist registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post graduate teaching qualification
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment
- Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level
Desirable
- Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating teaching Skills, abilities and knowledge
Attitude / Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and UEA's values of collaboration, Empowerment, Respect and Ambition
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - oral and written
- Adaptable and innovative in approach to work and projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacist registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post graduate teaching qualification
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment
- Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level
Desirable
- Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating teaching Skills, abilities and knowledge
Attitude / Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and UEA's values of collaboration, Empowerment, Respect and Ambition
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - oral and written
- Adaptable and innovative in approach to work and projects
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).
