Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced hospital pharmacist to join our team. As Application/Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, you will work in partnership with the Salford Royal Hospital pharmacy department and the NCA Digital Team to contribute to the maintenance and support of the hospital's current enterprise and clinical application, specifically related to medication prescribing and administration.
In addition to this, you will provide support, alongside colleagues from across the NCA, in the development and implementation of any new electronic prescribing system.
You will also provide a clinical pharmacy service on a 50% basis to a specific directorate. We will support you to develop your clinical and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
To act as specialist Pharmacist throughout the service in relation to the design and implementation of clinical applications.
To support on the development and implementation of electronic prescribing within the Trust in support of the Medicines Safety Agenda.
To foster and maintain links with appropriate clinical and management staff, both within and outside the Trust, as part of the support and implementation of clinical information systems.
To form part of the Enterprise and Clinical Applications Team and support with development, support, maintenance and clinical check of electronic prescribing and medicines administration configuration within NCA clinical systems.
Analysis of current work practices/workflows and redesign utilising the clinical application.
Work closely with other pharmacists to provide a ward based clinical pharmacy service to a specialised area.
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
- Vocational master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Certification of non-medical Prescribing
Professional registration
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Knowledge, training and skills
Essential
- Extensive professional knowledge acquired through vocational master's degree in pharmacy
- Pre-registration training and experience
- Extensive post qualification clinical pharmacy experience
- Experience in the use of clinical systems
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
- Experience in the configuration of clinical systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Certification of non-medical Prescribing
Professional registration
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Knowledge, training and skills
Essential
- Extensive professional knowledge acquired through vocational master's degree in pharmacy
- Pre-registration training and experience
- Extensive post qualification clinical pharmacy experience
- Experience in the use of clinical systems
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
- Experience in the configuration of clinical systems
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).