Clinical Pharmacist - Intermediate Care

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

The post holder will work in Intermediate Care across two sites in Oldham (Butler Green and Medlock Court) working as part of a multi-disciplinary team on a daily basis. They will also be a member of the Community Services Pharmacy team at the NCA and be managed by the Lead Pharmacist - Community Services. Members of the pharmacy community team across the four care organisations comprising the NCA meet on a regular monthly basis and are working to deliver joint objectives across all IMC services. The post holder will be part of this team and also the wider NCA Pharmacy Team.

Main duties of the job

As an experienced pharmacist, the post holder will work within their professional boundaries to provide Clinical Pharmacy advice to the multi-disciplinary teams within IMC and Integrated neighbourhood teams.

They will conduct Clinical Medication review to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy including frail elderly and vulnerable adults to prevent drug misadventure and reduce admission to hospital.

They will work within Intermediate care to support neighbourhood teams to help patients to manage their medication safely, improve compliance, reduce wastage and reduce anxiety following hospital admission.

They will integrate with the wider healthcare teams, including Community and Hospital Pharmacy and Pharmacists working in GP practice, the Primary Care Networks and with other members of the Neighbourhood teams.

About us

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

Date posted

13 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-P336-23

Job locations

Butler Green Enhanced Intermediate Care

Wallis Street

Chadderton, Oldham

OL9 8NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Current Registration with the GPhC
  • Vocational master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent
  • Evidence of an ongoing commitment to CPD1
  • Substantial experience in more than one sector of pharmacy
  • Experience of implementing change
  • Experience of developing guidelines / protocols
  • Experience of training healthcare professionals
  • Knowledge of dispensary and patient services
  • Specialist knowledge and expertise across many clinical areas gained through training and experience
  • On-going awareness of changes in the NHS and developing pharmacy roles within these.
  • Good presentation skills (verbal and written)
  • Enhanced IT skills (including Word, Power Point, Excel etc.)

Desirable

  • Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or prescribing science
  • Qualification as an independent prescriber ow willing to undertake qualification
  • Experience of working in community
  • Project management skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current Registration with the GPhC
  • Vocational master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Current Registration with the GPhC
  • Vocational master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent
  • Evidence of an ongoing commitment to CPD1
  • Substantial experience in more than one sector of pharmacy
  • Experience of implementing change
  • Experience of developing guidelines / protocols
  • Experience of training healthcare professionals
  • Knowledge of dispensary and patient services
  • Specialist knowledge and expertise across many clinical areas gained through training and experience
  • On-going awareness of changes in the NHS and developing pharmacy roles within these.
  • Good presentation skills (verbal and written)
  • Enhanced IT skills (including Word, Power Point, Excel etc.)

Desirable

  • Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or prescribing science
  • Qualification as an independent prescriber ow willing to undertake qualification
  • Experience of working in community
  • Project management skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current Registration with the GPhC
  • Vocational master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Butler Green Enhanced Intermediate Care

Wallis Street

Chadderton, Oldham

OL9 8NG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Butler Green Enhanced Intermediate Care

Wallis Street

Chadderton, Oldham

OL9 8NG


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacist Community Services

Robert Hallworth

robert.hallworth@nca.nhs.uk

07738292379

Date posted

13 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-P336-23

Job locations

Butler Green Enhanced Intermediate Care

Wallis Street

Chadderton, Oldham

OL9 8NG


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust 's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)