Specialist Pharmacist (Rotational)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Deputy Clinical Director Pharmacy in setting the strategic direction for the Clinical Pharmacy Service

Contribute to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate

Implement Trust policies in relation to the Clinical Pharmacy Service

Continually review the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Clinical Pharmacy Service and makes recommendations for improvement to the Deputy Clinical Director Pharmacy

Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Clinical Pharmacy Service and medicines management

Assists Directorates and specialties in controlling drug expenditure

Ensure the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the Clinical Pharmacy services

Participates in weekend. public holiday and out of hours provision of pharmacy services

Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)
• Pharmacist prescriber

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• 1 year pre-registration training
• Able to demonstrate recent relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice
• Good knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience.
• Computer literate
• Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
• Knowledge of drug budgets
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrate commitment to CPD
• Education & Training skills

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Self-motivating and the ability to influence others
• Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CRH/HRI

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)