Job summary
Are you looking for a new role that will invest in your skills, provide opportunities to work across the wider healthcare system? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and innovative Pharmacist to join our friendly, dynamic and professional teamto support the co-ordination, design and delivery of an Education and Training Programme for ASPH
We are looking for a candidate with excellent organisational, educational and leadership skills who has the ability to help to develop an in house training programme. The post holder will need to be an experienced clinician and enjoy training.
The post holder will be supported by the Lead Education Programme Director to deliver an education and training programme- including developing competencies, providing supervision and mentorship as well as supporting the development of rotational programmes across the trust. This post would suit a highly motivated and innovative individual with an ability to influence, engage and challenge with integrity and credibility.
The ASPH pharmacy team is one of the friendliest in the South East and has been described as a family. We are a warm, diverse, welcoming, and fun department committed to supporting staff in providing excellent patient care.Opportunities for further post-graduate education & qualifications are available in both leadership and clinical areas. We pride ourselves on the development of our team and encourage progression.
Main duties of the job
- To lead on design, delivery and coordinate the education and training programme for ASPH
- Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters within clinical setting.
- Develop local pharmacist competency in line with national frameworks e.g RPS,CPPE and NHSE workforce training and education.
- Work with the Trust 'Academy' and local/regional education providers to ensure Medicines Management training needs of Trust Clinical staff are being met.
- To co-ordinate and help to shape the content of rotational programmes for Pharmacy staff, including Trainee Pharmacists and Foundation Pharmacist rotations, in liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
- Supervision and management of Pharmacists
- To support trust wide medicines management workstreams.
- Responsible for policy and service development with respect to education and training
- Support workforce to develop advanced practice
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A can-do and flexible approach is essential as is a commitment to self and service development. Please read the job description and person specification when applying for this post, if you have any queries please contact us.
This is an ideal opportunity for you to build a specialist knowledge of education and training whilst further developing as a clinical pharmacist.
Essential
- Post-graduate diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Pharmacy degree (Master level 4 years)
- GPhC Registered Pharmacist (or equivalent EU professional qualification)
Desirable
- Teaching / Education qualification
- Independent pharmacist Prescriber, or be willing to complete training as Independent Pharmacist Prescriber
- Membership of RPS
- Higher qualification (E.g. MSc, PhD)
PROFESSIONAL/SPECIALIST/FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of teaching MPharm students and/or pre-registration pharmacist trainees
- Significant and current experience of providing a UK hospital clinical pharmacy service at NHS AFC band 7 level or above
- Supervision of undergraduates in a hospital pharmacy setting
- Experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy to acute medicine patients
- Protocol development
- Practical experience of audit
- Ability to change systems while taking into account the needs of others (change management)
- Evidence of up to date CPD in clinical pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience as a tutor for trainee pharmacist trainees
- Supervision of audit or research projects (e.g. undergraduate, pre-registration or diploma students)
- Experience of one-to-one, small and large group teaching, assessment and feedback
- Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE e.g. communication, problem solving, leadership
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress
- Able to make effective, prompt decisions when faced with variable, often highly complex information and situation
You must be registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Applications are welcome from all sectors of pharmacy practice, including hospital, community, primary care, industry and academia.
This is a part time post and flexible working will be considered.
For further information about this post, please contact: Sharmeen Ajaz, Clinical Lead / Educational Programme Director (sharmeen.ajaz@nhs.net).
Job description
Job responsibilities
A can-do and flexible approach is essential as is a commitment to self and service development. Please read the job description and person specification when applying for this post, if you have any queries please contact us.
This is an ideal opportunity for you to build a specialist knowledge of education and training whilst further developing as a clinical pharmacist.
Essential
- Post-graduate diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Pharmacy degree (Master level 4 years)
- GPhC Registered Pharmacist (or equivalent EU professional qualification)
Desirable
- Teaching / Education qualification
- Independent pharmacist Prescriber, or be willing to complete training as Independent Pharmacist Prescriber
- Membership of RPS
- Higher qualification (E.g. MSc, PhD)
PROFESSIONAL/SPECIALIST/FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of teaching MPharm students and/or pre-registration pharmacist trainees
- Significant and current experience of providing a UK hospital clinical pharmacy service at NHS AFC band 7 level or above
- Supervision of undergraduates in a hospital pharmacy setting
- Experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy to acute medicine patients
- Protocol development
- Practical experience of audit
- Ability to change systems while taking into account the needs of others (change management)
- Evidence of up to date CPD in clinical pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience as a tutor for trainee pharmacist trainees
- Supervision of audit or research projects (e.g. undergraduate, pre-registration or diploma students)
- Experience of one-to-one, small and large group teaching, assessment and feedback
- Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE e.g. communication, problem solving, leadership
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress
- Able to make effective, prompt decisions when faced with variable, often highly complex information and situation
You must be registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Applications are welcome from all sectors of pharmacy practice, including hospital, community, primary care, industry and academia.
This is a part time post and flexible working will be considered.
For further information about this post, please contact: Sharmeen Ajaz, Clinical Lead / Educational Programme Director (sharmeen.ajaz@nhs.net).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- M.Pharm degree in Pharmacy (4 years vocational degree) or equivalent
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy /Clinical Practice, or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber Qualification
- Membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Experience
Essential
- Significant Hospital Pharmacy experience
- Education and Training experience
Desirable
- Experience within nominated Division/ Speciality
Knowledge
Essential
- Trust vision, values, and strategic objectives
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical pharmacy practice
- Able to process complex clinical information in an accurate and timely manner.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of personal insight and sound judgement.
- Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and on own.
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service, and the Trust
- You can communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service, or support as appropriate to your role
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- M.Pharm degree in Pharmacy (4 years vocational degree) or equivalent
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy /Clinical Practice, or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber Qualification
- Membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Experience
Essential
- Significant Hospital Pharmacy experience
- Education and Training experience
Desirable
- Experience within nominated Division/ Speciality
Knowledge
Essential
- Trust vision, values, and strategic objectives
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical pharmacy practice
- Able to process complex clinical information in an accurate and timely manner.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of personal insight and sound judgement.
- Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and on own.
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service, and the Trust
- You can communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service, or support as appropriate to your role
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
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).
