Job summary
This is a really exciting time to join us at Kettering general Hospital. We are seeking to recruit additional Specialist Pharmacists in the Medicine Division who will get the opportunity to rotate through different clinical areas and develop their clinical and leadership skills.
Applicants from Pharmacists that have completed or are working towards completion of a Pharmacy Clinical Diploma are welcome. In addition, we would actively support completion of the non-medical prescribing qualification, subject to funding.
Main duties of the job
Rotations will be 6 months in duration and will include rotating through different medical wards. Successful applicants will be required:
- To deliver, direct, develop and evaluate clinical Pharmacy services to the adult wards within the Medicine Division including: A&E, Urgent Care, Respiratory, Cardiology, General Medicine, Endocrinology and Care of the Elderly ward
- To promote the safe, effective, and economic use of medicines through a number of methods including the development of guidelines, teaching, training and audit.
- To coach, mentor and supervise those staff allocated and to participate in the provision of training to Pharmacy staff and other healthcare workers
- To develop own skills, knowledge, and expertise in all areas.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are both part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group. Both hospitals are separate hospitals/employers with hospital board and leadership. We share a group executive team, leading on a shared vision, mission, priorities, strategies and Dedicated to Excellence Values. Backed by an impressive modernisation agenda and investment, we are committed to the delivery of the highest standards of care and our Pharmacy Services are integral to ambitions and clinical governance across the Trust.
Our Group Vision is 'Dedicated to excellence in patient care and staff experience, and to becoming a leader in clinical excellence, inclusivity and collaborative healthcare'.
Our Group Values are at the heart of everything we do and describe how we will behave as we work towards achieving our vision. They include:
CompassionRespectIntegrityCourageousAccountable
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for enthusiastic and skilled individuals to be an integral part of our Pharmacy team. The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and excellent communication skills are an essential part of this role. Our patients are our highest priority so we welcome innovative suggestions for pharmacy practice whilst delivering excellence in pharmaceutical care.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for enthusiastic and skilled individuals to be an integral part of our Pharmacy team. The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and excellent communication skills are an essential part of this role. Our patients are our highest priority so we welcome innovative suggestions for pharmacy practice whilst delivering excellence in pharmaceutical care.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy
- Registration with the GPhC
- Postgraduate qualification in hospital pharmacy (or in the process of obtaining one)
Desirable
- Member of the RPS Faculty
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Registered Independent prescriber
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 1-2 years post registration UK hospital experience
- Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas
- Teaching/training/coaching
- Responsibility for a defined area requiring prioritisation/problem solving/delegation
- Experience of leading or implementing change
- Experience attending senior pharmacy meetings and an understanding of governance structure for that meeting
- Good clinical knowledge of commonly prescribed medicines
- Good knowledge of NICE guidelines for common conditions
- Good knowledge of the NHS and current priorities
- Experience managing datix investigations
Desirable
- A good understanding of where pharmacy sits within the organisational structure
- Preparation of guidelines involving other healthcare professionals
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, honest, trustworthy, motivated, influencing and negotiating skills
- Time management/Organisation/Delegation/ Prioritisation
- Leadership
- IT (Microsoft/Powerpoint/Ascribe)
Desirable
- Line management/supervision
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy
- Registration with the GPhC
- Postgraduate qualification in hospital pharmacy (or in the process of obtaining one)
Desirable
- Member of the RPS Faculty
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Registered Independent prescriber
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 1-2 years post registration UK hospital experience
- Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas
- Teaching/training/coaching
- Responsibility for a defined area requiring prioritisation/problem solving/delegation
- Experience of leading or implementing change
- Experience attending senior pharmacy meetings and an understanding of governance structure for that meeting
- Good clinical knowledge of commonly prescribed medicines
- Good knowledge of NICE guidelines for common conditions
- Good knowledge of the NHS and current priorities
- Experience managing datix investigations
Desirable
- A good understanding of where pharmacy sits within the organisational structure
- Preparation of guidelines involving other healthcare professionals
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, honest, trustworthy, motivated, influencing and negotiating skills
- Time management/Organisation/Delegation/ Prioritisation
- Leadership
- IT (Microsoft/Powerpoint/Ascribe)
Desirable
- Line management/supervision
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).
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