Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting challenge in an innovative and rapidly expanding service? Have you always had a keen interest in Neurology ... well this might just be the job for you!
The Neurology services at UHSussex is rapidly changing and the opportunities within this role are endless.
We are looking for someone to work across Worthing and Brighton in both inpatient and outpatient roles with an emphasis on providing high quality care and delivering cost efficiencies
Our Royal County Hospital has undergone dramatic changes in the last few years with the opening of the Louisa Martindale Building providing our neurology inpatients with state of the art care . Please look at our Trust website for further information, photos and videos.
If you are looking to drive your own career in an environment that supports your development in a captivating part of the UK then UHSussex East could be the perfect fit for you. Call and have a chat or even better come and see us if convenient.
We welcome applications from band 7 pharmacists looking to gain experience in a more senior role. Obtaining the position at band 8a is dependent on successful completion of FS2 post-graduate diploma or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
Will provide an expert level of clinical pharmacy services to neurology inpatient and outpatient services at UHSussex NHS Foundation Trust
Will help lead specialist clinical pharmacy practice for neurology sand be responsible for the delivery, development, evaluation and co-ordination of clinical pharmacy services in line with the objectives of the division and the UHSussex pharmacy strategy.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
To manage, provide, co-ordinate and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to pharmacy services to neurology
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
To manage, provide, co-ordinate and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to pharmacy services to neurology
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- UK Pharmacist Registration
- Hospital experience in Cardiology/Cardiothoracics
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
- MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- UK Pharmacist Registration
- Hospital experience in Cardiology/Cardiothoracics
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
- MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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).
