Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinically experienced pharmacist to develop a unique role in the Dudley Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and Imaging directorate. The Community Diagnostic Centres for Dudley aim to incorporate Imaging (Plain X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI +/- mammography and DEXA scanning), a range of cardiorespiratory investigations including echocardiography, ECG and rhythm monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, spirometry, FeNO, lung function tests, simple field tests, sleep studies, oximetry, blood gas analysis and pathology services in a "one stop" location to obtain diagnostic information in cancer, cardiac, respiratory, musculo-skeletal and other conditions. For this first of it's kind role, we are looking for a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual that will provide clinical expertise and leadership to ensure delivery of high quality pharmaceutical care to patients in this setting. You will be an integral part of the MDT, promote medicines optimisation and play a vital role in the training of staff. The post holder will have strong interpersonal skills, ideally with an independent prescribing qualification. We welcome applications from individuals with a patient-centred attitude, the ability to work independently and within a team, and strive for continued improvement.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Pharmacist - Community Diagnostic Centres & Imaging will: provide expert clinical pharmacy advice to clinical teams and patients within the Diagnostic Hub and Imaging service
Lead on medicines optimisation programmes within the Imaging service to ensure better value medicines Where suitably qualified, support clinical assessment and prescribing of preparation drugs, conscious sedation, contrast media and anti-allergy or resuscitation medication Be responsible for all aspects of medicines management and governance within the Diagnostic Hubs and Imaging departments
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent academic qualification
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience/qualification
- Independent prescriber and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or willing to work towards after appointment
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Significant experience post registration and postgraduate experience in hospital Pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy service and advice relating to the safe use of medicines
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written to communicate highly complex drug or medicine related information.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- IT literacy including the ability to use a range of Microsoft 365 packages, Power Point, email and use of the internet to research evidence-based medicine and to utilise medical databases.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Evidence of planning, implementing and monitoring outcomes in research, quality improvement or audit
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent academic qualification
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience/qualification
- Independent prescriber and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or willing to work towards after appointment
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Significant experience post registration and postgraduate experience in hospital Pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy service and advice relating to the safe use of medicines
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written to communicate highly complex drug or medicine related information.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- IT literacy including the ability to use a range of Microsoft 365 packages, Power Point, email and use of the internet to research evidence-based medicine and to utilise medical databases.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Evidence of planning, implementing and monitoring outcomes in research, quality improvement or audit
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).
