Job summary
In joining our team as a specialist renal pharmacist, you will have the opportunity to become an expert in renal pharmacy providing exceptional care to a high acuity, highly complex patient cohort.
This role has been designed to provide additional pharmacy input into our dialysis and renal outpatient population, as well as to lead on some substantial medication cost saving projects.
There will be the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of renal pharmacy, with encouragement and support to develop knowledge, skills, experience and behaviour through mapping to the advanced pharmacy framework and renal expert professional practice curriculum.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job:
To operate as a specialist pharmacist in renal across the trust, supporting safe and effective use of medicines to improve patient safety
To lead on medication cost-savings projects identified within the renal care group
To lead on the service delivered to our haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis population
To effectively manage and supervise pharmacists working within the renal pharmacy team
To deputise for the lead pharmacist for renal at pharmacy and care group level when required
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4-year Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist
- Completion of Foundation Stage 1 of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy i.e. completion of both Foundation Stage 1 and 2 (or equivalent)
- Training and accreditation as a Practice Supervisor and Educational Supervisor
- Registered with the GPhC as an Independent Prescriber
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Systematic, methodical and attention to detail attributes
Desirable
- Leadership / Innovation and Motivational skills
- Service Improvement and Change Management skills
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
- Undertaken Audits and shown implementation of results
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in hospital post registration showing clinical experience within various environments/specialties (or the equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience in renal pharmacy
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings
Desirable
- Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services
- Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in a renal setting
Other
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4-year Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist
- Completion of Foundation Stage 1 of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy i.e. completion of both Foundation Stage 1 and 2 (or equivalent)
- Training and accreditation as a Practice Supervisor and Educational Supervisor
- Registered with the GPhC as an Independent Prescriber
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Systematic, methodical and attention to detail attributes
Desirable
- Leadership / Innovation and Motivational skills
- Service Improvement and Change Management skills
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
- Undertaken Audits and shown implementation of results
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in hospital post registration showing clinical experience within various environments/specialties (or the equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience in renal pharmacy
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings
Desirable
- Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services
- Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in a renal setting
Other
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values
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).
