Job summary
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join
our team as Lead Pharmacist for Specialist Medicine, due to promotion of the
existing post holder.
You will deliver, manage and develop the
pharmacy service to medical specialties including dermatology, endocrine,
general medicine, geriatrics, HIV and hepatitis C, infectious diseases,
neurology, rheumatology and stroke . You will be part of a wider team of
clinical service lead pharmacists who work together and support each other at a
senior level, with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist, to improve patient care and
staff experience.
You can expect benefits including:
- Full training and support, including for those moving from other sectors, returning to practice and international candidates
- Equivalent of 1 day per month protected development time (pro rata for part time staff)
- Working with, and learning from, a diverse and forward thinking pharmacy team; we currently have 5 Consultant Pharmacist and 5Advanced Pharmacist Practitioners, and are seeking to grow this further in the future
- Flexible working options and a strong focus on work-life balance; we are looking for someone to workup to fulltime but would be happy to discuss options
- Access to UHL staff benefit schemes including Vivup and Wagestream with a large range of offers and discounts of products and services, plus salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes
- Relocation expenses available where relevant
Main duties of the job
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The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a highly specialised pharmacy service to patients.
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They will be expected to provide expertise to nursing and medical staff (within the Trust and externally) on the management of patients.
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They will be expected to integrate with the relevant clinical teams to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues.
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They will take overarching responsibility for all pharmacy research and audit projects within the service and be responsible for overseeing training including undergraduate placements, trainee pharmacists and diploma including independent prescribing.
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The successful post holder must have previous relevant clinical experience, have experience of using electronic prescribing systems and understand the complexities of delivering a pharmacy service.
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They must also have previous leadership and management experience to have oversight of the day to day running of the service and to be able to resolve any operational issues.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
We are one of the biggest NHS trusts in the country. We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University to deliver world-class teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the provision of the service to UHL.
Specific responsibilities include:
- To ensure the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive (clinical, supply, financial and operational) pharmaceutical service. * Clinically screen prescriptions on EPMA.
- Provide expert clinical advice
- Oversee training of staff, including undergraduate placements, trainee and foundation pharmacists, diploma and IP students
Please see Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the provision of the service to UHL.
Specific responsibilities include:
- To ensure the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive (clinical, supply, financial and operational) pharmaceutical service. * Clinically screen prescriptions on EPMA.
- Provide expert clinical advice
- Oversee training of staff, including undergraduate placements, trainee and foundation pharmacists, diploma and IP students
Please see Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm Postgraduate clinical qualification or equivalent experience
- Registered with GPhC
- Member of professional organisation e.g. RPS, UKCPA, BOPA
Desirable
- Further leadership or management qualification or evidence of course attendance
- Registered prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of NHS funding streams and experience of financial monitoring and forecasting.
- Experience of delivering education and training at post-graduate level
- Expert clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
Planning and Organisation skills
Essential
- Experience of monitoring standards of service and influencing others to maintain or improve performance.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Proven ability to influence beyond professional boundaries.
- Experience of leading a team delivering complex services.
- Able to provide highly complex information on clinical pharmacy and issues and impart knowledge to other healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultant level/regional level)
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to use audit to improve service or clinical outcomes.
- Able to identify and manage risks (patient and financial)
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm Postgraduate clinical qualification or equivalent experience
- Registered with GPhC
- Member of professional organisation e.g. RPS, UKCPA, BOPA
Desirable
- Further leadership or management qualification or evidence of course attendance
- Registered prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of NHS funding streams and experience of financial monitoring and forecasting.
- Experience of delivering education and training at post-graduate level
- Expert clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
Planning and Organisation skills
Essential
- Experience of monitoring standards of service and influencing others to maintain or improve performance.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Proven ability to influence beyond professional boundaries.
- Experience of leading a team delivering complex services.
- Able to provide highly complex information on clinical pharmacy and issues and impart knowledge to other healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultant level/regional level)
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to use audit to improve service or clinical outcomes.
- Able to identify and manage risks (patient and financial)
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).
