Job summary
This highly specialist pharmacist post is responsible for providing oversight and direct support to the virtual ward pharmacy service provided to patients supported by CHIC (Community Health and Integrated Care) division community-based teams.
The post holder will be collaborating with an integrated workforce of doctors, nurses and AHPs, as well as specialist colleagues in Respiratory, Heart Failure and Frailty. The post holder will be working with a dedicated pharmacy technician, and other members of the ESHT and CHS pharmacy team. The postholder will be required to liaise with colleagues working in the virtual ward, expected to be across both professional and organisational boundaries.
The post holder will be providing patient care in patients own homes, and able to travel independently across sites. You will be using technology to support and monitor patients.
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated and dynamic Pharmacist with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will work with colleagues across the integrated care system to develop and maintain high quality, clinically driven pathways so that we are able to provide the best patient experience to our local population.
Ideally the applicant would hold a prescribing qualification and be keen to expand their current scope.
Main duties of the job
This highly specialist pharmacist post is responsible for providing oversight and direct support to the virtual ward pharmacy service provided to patients supported by CHIC (Community Health and Integrated Care) division community-based teams including community nursing.
This post holder will be working with a dedicated virtual ward pharmacy team, and other members of the CHS pharmacy team. The post holder will be required to liaise with colleagues working in the virtual ward, which are expected to be across both professional and organisational boundaries.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Pharmacy)/BPharm/MPharm
- Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or other equivalent post-graduate qualification
- MRPharmS (Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (4yrs) and 1 year pre-registration training and experience)
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist
- CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development
Desirable
- Training in pharmaco-economics / resource or change management
- Independent prescribing qualification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and the responsibility as identified within the job description
- Demonstrates good communication skills, verbal and written
Desirable
- Has experience of CQUINs targets and the NHSLA
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience as a hospital, community, GP practice or CCG pharmacist within a specialist field
- 1 year pre-registration training and experience
- Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting, retrieving information and producing reports
Desirable
- Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff
- Experience of working with clinicians and a proven track record for influencing change within a directorate or specialist / CCG / GP practice role
- Previous experience in providing support to clinical unit
- Has previous line management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Pharmacy)/BPharm/MPharm
- Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or other equivalent post-graduate qualification
- MRPharmS (Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (4yrs) and 1 year pre-registration training and experience)
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist
- CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development
Desirable
- Training in pharmaco-economics / resource or change management
- Independent prescribing qualification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and the responsibility as identified within the job description
- Demonstrates good communication skills, verbal and written
Desirable
- Has experience of CQUINs targets and the NHSLA
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience as a hospital, community, GP practice or CCG pharmacist within a specialist field
- 1 year pre-registration training and experience
- Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting, retrieving information and producing reports
Desirable
- Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff
- Experience of working with clinicians and a proven track record for influencing change within a directorate or specialist / CCG / GP practice role
- Previous experience in providing support to clinical unit
- Has previous line management experience
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).
