Job summary
We are looking for an outstanding individual keen to develop a role in academia complemented by a clinical role working in an acute hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist looking for a unique cross sector position. This joint appointment with the University of Bath will involve working collaboratively with other practice educators to design, deliver and assess practice based learning elements of the pharmacy undergraduate degree course including Bath's very successful Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) model. The successful individual will be required to cover a range of face-to-face teaching activities and elements of assessment. There is also a requirement to provide pastoral support to individual students. As a clinical pharmacist there is the opportunity to practice as a non-medical prescriber. The post holder will divide their time equally between working for the University of Bath
Main duties of the job
Main Purpose of the JobWorking in a 50:50 split between GWH Pharmacy and UoB's Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology,the post-holder will provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to agreed areas within the hospital. Theywill primarily be based at GWH and lead the local design, delivery and assessment of practice-based learning for undergraduate pharmacy students at UoB, with some off-site and campus-based teaching by agreement.
To support responsible person and deputies in ensuring that the facilities and service are compliant with allaspects of Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01), and all other relevant medicines regulations and quality standards. To manage related training provision to all operational staff within the facility. To act as an operational lead in any relevant aspects of regulatory audit (internal and external).
About us
We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
- Service- We will put our patients first
- Teamwork- We will work together
- Ambition- We will aspire to provide the best service
- Respect- We will act with integrity
Swindon is set in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds to the North and West, the Upper Thames valley to the East, and the Marlborough Downs to the South. Its surrounding countryside is dotted with pretty villages and enticing rural pubs.
There are excellent local schools, local sporting and golfing facilities, and there is a thriving local theatre and two large cinema complexes. Other cultural opportunities abound in London, Bristol, Oxford and Bath, all of which are within one hour's travelling time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Design, deliver, and assess high quality teaching and learning to undergraduate and postgraduate students which is informed by significant professional expertise gained via practice, research/study and teaching experience. This will include identification of learning objectives and teaching methods, development of materials and resources, and direct facilitation of in-person teaching sessions.
- To practise as a specialist clinical pharmacist as agreed with the clinical lead and relevant deputy. This will involve ward and dispensary clinical work and contributing to the ongoing operational provision of the pharmacy service according to departmental rotas.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Design, deliver, and assess high quality teaching and learning to undergraduate and postgraduate students which is informed by significant professional expertise gained via practice, research/study and teaching experience. This will include identification of learning objectives and teaching methods, development of materials and resources, and direct facilitation of in-person teaching sessions.
- To practise as a specialist clinical pharmacist as agreed with the clinical lead and relevant deputy. This will involve ward and dispensary clinical work and contributing to the ongoing operational provision of the pharmacy service according to departmental rotas.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm Degree
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate diploma or MSc in clinical pharmacy, community pharmacy or similar
- Commitment to own continuous professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Appropriate teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. PGCert, FHEA or equivalent)
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Highly experienced as qualified pharmacist
- Experience in a senior clinical pharmacy position
Desirable
- Experience of design, delivery and assessment of undergraduate-level teaching and learning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm Degree
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate diploma or MSc in clinical pharmacy, community pharmacy or similar
- Commitment to own continuous professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Appropriate teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. PGCert, FHEA or equivalent)
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Highly experienced as qualified pharmacist
- Experience in a senior clinical pharmacy position
Desirable
- Experience of design, delivery and assessment of undergraduate-level teaching and learning
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).
