Senior Cardiology Pharmacist

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the Mid and South Essex (MSE) NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be appointed to the senior cardiology pharmacist role based at the Basildon hospital site on a 9 month fixed term contract.

You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary teams in the Cardiology care group in the MSE District General hospital as well as the Essex Cardiothoracic Tertiary Centre at Basildon. You will be working in different cardiac specialities including heart and lung surgery, TAVI, device implants, heart failure, arrhythmia management and interventional cardiology.

You will be part of an experienced and supportive team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, forming an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. You will be encouraged to utilise your prescribing skills and support junior pharmacists through their accreditation and training. You will be delivering a high quality pharmacy service and working closely with pharmacy and non-pharmacy stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and taking a proactive and leading role in implementing evidence based practice.
Training of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams including trainee, foundation and specialist pharmacists.
Management of medicine shortages, ensuring that risk assessments are undertaken where needed.
Deputise for the Lead Cardiology pharmacist where necessary including governance and clinical meetings.
Develop and implement new protocols and procedures, and assist in development of pharmaceutical aspects of policies.
Proactive in taking part in research opportunities.
Be proactive in risk management, ensuring that all clinical incidents are reported and appropriate action taken in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist and/or the specialist risk management pharmacist.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Date posted

31 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9339

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description for outline of roles and responsibilities.

For further information on the position, please contact Anna Man, Lead Cardiology Pharmacist on 01268 524900 x8963 or email anna.man@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description for outline of roles and responsibilities.

For further information on the position, please contact Anna Man, Lead Cardiology Pharmacist on 01268 524900 x8963 or email anna.man@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Post Graduate qualification

Desirable

Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

Extensive relevant pharmacy experience including providing a clinical pharmacy service to a variety of specialities and dealing with clinical service interface issues.
Significant relevant post registration experience.
Line management experience

Desirable

Project/Practice research
Experience in teaching and training of Pharmacy and MDT staff
Financial awareness regarding the management of drug budgets.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Post Graduate qualification

Desirable

Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

Extensive relevant pharmacy experience including providing a clinical pharmacy service to a variety of specialities and dealing with clinical service interface issues.
Significant relevant post registration experience.
Line management experience

Desirable

Project/Practice research
Experience in teaching and training of Pharmacy and MDT staff
Financial awareness regarding the management of drug budgets.

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

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