Job summary
Are you an experienced Clinical Pharmacist looking for a unique opportunity?
We are looking for a pharmacist with a proven track record supporting acutely unwell medical and surgical patients, to work in the Virtual Hospital in West Essex.
The team cares for acutely unwell patients in homes. We enable patients to remain at home by preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital and by supporting them to leave hospital earlier to continue their treatment at home. This includes the utilisation ofremote technology to provide a safe alternative to hospital admission.
The post holder will provide specialist clinical pharmacy support to the Virtual Hospital, to deliver medicines-related care of patients, support the provision of medicines management services and participate in training and education. This is an exciting opportunity to shape services that will improve the experience of healthcare for the local population and deliver an NHS national priority.
Joining our team will provide you with opportunities to undertake further study and help support your professional development. If you are looking for a full-time job in a responsible and challenging post, this could be the role for you. The post includes participation in the weekend and bank holiday dispensary rota, plus responsible pharmacist and on call rota and there may be opportunity to work additional hours elsewhere within the pharmacy team, as part of our staff bank.
Main duties of the job
This post is based within the Virtual Hospital MDT that accept referrals from acute hospitals and community providers. We offer expert medical treatment, clinical advice and personalised medication management plans in real time, to keep acutely unwell patients at home or support those patients who are discharged early from hospital.
You will be expected to forge strong professional relationships with nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals and doctors. This role requires a passion for clinical pharmacy and a genuine drive to help patients. You will be working to provide practical clinical solutions, and you will be changing patients' lives for the better. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team with a range of skills and clinical expertise. You need to be flexible, have excellent communication skills and appreciate the need for professional development within your practice to ensure we establish a responsive and effective team.
Although based in the Virtual Hospital, this post forms an important pillar of the EPUT pharmacy department. At times, the post holder will need to, supervise junior colleagues. A commitment to providing responsible pharmacist duties plus out of hours services are implicit. Post holders should be registered with the GPhC and be able to demonstrate their clinical credentials.
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
- Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
To provide specialist clinical pharmacy input to the Virtual Hospital/Hospital @ Home MDT, 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 West Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the Trusts pharmacy and medicines management team.
- To participate as an active member of the Virtual Hospital, and support the safe and effective use of medicines.
- To contribute to the organisation and management of the clinical pharmacy service to the Virtual Hospital.
- 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.
For further details, please see the full job description and person specification in the additional documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
To provide specialist clinical pharmacy input to the Virtual Hospital/Hospital @ Home MDT, 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 West Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the Trusts pharmacy and medicines management team.
- To participate as an active member of the Virtual Hospital, and support the safe and effective use of medicines.
- To contribute to the organisation and management of the clinical pharmacy service to the Virtual Hospital.
- 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.
For further details, please see the full job description and person specification in the additional documents section.
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
- Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate good time management
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
- Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate good time management
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).
