Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated senior pharmacist to join our existing team which is part of a forward thinking, patient focused clinical pharmacy service.This is a very exciting time to join our friendly team working alongside our multidisciplinary colleagues within our Surgical Division working here at Royal Oldham Hospital.Specialities within surgery at Royal Oldham Hospital include: Trauma and Orthopaedics, Vascular, Colorectal,Surgical Triage on our Surgical Assessment Unit and Elective surgery.Our department at Royal Oldham Hospital is modern, automated and benefits from aseptic and medicines information services on site.The hospital offers a wide range of specialities including Medical and Surgical, Paediatrics,Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a Level 3 Neonatal Unit, Haematology, Critical Care and Clinical trials.This position is ideal for a pharmacist looking to consolidate and develop clinical skills in a dynamic working environment, where knowledge obtained from a post- graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent will be essential.You will be a member of our team of senior pharmacists, working in a supportive environment that encourages growth and career enhancement, both clinically and managerially.
Main duties of the job
As the Senior Clinical Pharmacist for Surgery you will be responsible for the management and provision of clinical pharmacy services to the Surgical Division at Royal Oldham Hospital and support implementation and compliance with medicines management policies within the specialities.Working directly with a team of prescribers, junior pharmacists, technicians and medicine management assistants, this will be your chance to utilise and develop your existing clinical knowledge, whilst also expanding your leadership and management experience.The post holders will be a key member of the Divisional multidisciplinary team reviewing and prioritising patients and using a non-medical prescribing qualification. You will be actively supported to gain a non-medical prescribing qualification if you do not currently have one.Working in a fast paced medical environment allows you the opportunity to be involved with a diverse range of patients, and work closely with a variety of other professionals, including specialist nurses and consultants, to treat patients in a way that delivers the best care for them.
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.
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
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy
- Registered with GPhC
- Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in clinical pharmacy services in an acute setting
Desirable
- audit design and service improvement
- experience of policy writing
- conducting drug utilisation and expenditure reviews
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- therapeutics of common disease states and developments in surgery
- knowledge of the role of the pharmacist in medicines optimisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy
- Registered with GPhC
- Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in clinical pharmacy services in an acute setting
Desirable
- audit design and service improvement
- experience of policy writing
- conducting drug utilisation and expenditure reviews
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- therapeutics of common disease states and developments in surgery
- knowledge of the role of the pharmacist in medicines optimisation
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).