Job summary
This post is part time (25hours per week).
We seek a qualified pharmacist with excellent clinical and communication skills to join our pharmacy team as a Band 7 clinical pharmacist. You will have at least 2 years post-registration experience, have completed or be completing a post-graduate clinical pharmacy qualification, and possess well-developed clinical pharmacy skills. We would also welcome applications from pharmacists with experience in acute or primary care, keen to explore new career opportunities. The opportunity may also arise to extend practice into mental health services.
In addition to travel, your duties will include regular dispensary shifts at the Trust dispensary in Chelmsford and an on-call commitment, so having access to your own vehicle is an essential requirement.
The post-holder will be supported to develop their clinical and management skills through funded postgraduate study. For those without such qualifications, this would include a postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in clinical pharmacy practice, as well as development as an independent prescriber.
Main duties of the job
You will provide clinical pharmacy services, enhance patient pharmaceutical care, support the provision and development of medicines management services, and participate in training, education, and audit. The department provides support for the care of the elderly and rehabilitation beds, and patients can be complex, requiring infusions, oxygen and basic ventilation. You may need to provide advice for patients based in the community being cared for by EPUT's community teams. You will be based in Rochford.
Your primary role will be to provide clinical services, develop the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to MDT meetings and ward rounds, and deliver medicines education to patients, carers, and staff. Ensuring smooth transitions at the interface and from inpatient care to community teams, home, and care homes will be an essential part of the role. You should be able to work both independently and as part of a larger team.
You should hold a Master's Degree in Pharmacy or an equivalent qualification and be currently registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. We welcome applicants from any background who have the experience and passion to manage clinical services in a hospital setting. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of postgraduate training, or equivalent experience, and continuing professional development in clinical pharmacy practice.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
- Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist clinical pharmacy in a specific area of clinical and/or operational practice, to support the medicines-related care of patients, support the provision and development of medicines management services and to participate in training, education and research as required.
- To actively contribute to, and participate in, the provision and development of pharmaceutical services, and safe and effective use of medicines, within the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the Trusts pharmacy and medicines management team.
- To participate as an active member of specific ward / unit / clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines.
- To contribute to the organisation and management of the clinical pharmacy service to specific wards / units / clinical teams.
- To provide clinical pharmacy and medicines management advice in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines
- To support and participate in clinical audit.
See the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist clinical pharmacy in a specific area of clinical and/or operational practice, to support the medicines-related care of patients, support the provision and development of medicines management services and to participate in training, education and research as required.
- To actively contribute to, and participate in, the provision and development of pharmaceutical services, and safe and effective use of medicines, within the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the Trusts pharmacy and medicines management team.
- To participate as an active member of specific ward / unit / clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines.
- To contribute to the organisation and management of the clinical pharmacy service to specific wards / units / clinical teams.
- To provide clinical pharmacy and medicines management advice in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines
- To support and participate in clinical audit.
See the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- General Pharmaceutical Council registration
- PG certificate/diploma or equivalent experience. Willing to work towards
- Independent prescriber / studying or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Certificate in management studies / equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Broad technical, clinical & pharmaceutical knowledge
Skills / experience
Essential
- IT/Computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing & negotiating skills
- Good organisational, prioritising & time mamangement
- Relevant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Experience of tutoring & training
- Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines, protocols etc
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of managing staff
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates Trust beliefs and values and models these
- Driving licence / access to a car
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- General Pharmaceutical Council registration
- PG certificate/diploma or equivalent experience. Willing to work towards
- Independent prescriber / studying or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Certificate in management studies / equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Broad technical, clinical & pharmaceutical knowledge
Skills / experience
Essential
- IT/Computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing & negotiating skills
- Good organisational, prioritising & time mamangement
- Relevant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Experience of tutoring & training
- Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines, protocols etc
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of managing staff
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates Trust beliefs and values and models these
- Driving licence / access to a car
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberledge Intermediate Care Centre / Rochford Hospital
Union lane
Rochford
SS4 1RB
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
