Job summary
Pharmacy Department (DCH) & Medicines Team (NHS Dorset)
Formulary Pharmacist
Full Time (1.0 WTE)
We have an exciting senior pharmacist opportunity to develop your understanding of medicines pathways in our Dorset health economy both commissioning of medicines and application of formulary management in Dorset County Hospital. You will work in a portfolio role jointly with Dorset County Hospital and NHS Dorset and we are looking for candidates who can fulfil full-time hours.
You will be responsible for the medicines drug decision making in areas of developing therapeutics in our system, and we are looking for someone who will work closely in collaboration with colleagues across the Dorset integrated care system to ensure that medicines optimisation is fully supported to a deliver cost-effective prescribing and high standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant(s) will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and able provide detailed medicines expertise to colleagues in their environment. They will work well in a team and be able to maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders. They will manage risks associated medicines optimisation in a complex healthcare environment, gather and share information, manage projects and deal with enquiries.
About us
Our team has an exciting blend of experienced and innovative pharmacy professionals working in transforming pharmacy services, improving quality, safety and drug decision making in Dorset.
This position will be based at Dorset County Hospital and Vespasian House in Dorchester with the option to work from other partner locations in Dorset.
Both are friendly working environment within walking distance of Dorchester's historic centre. Dorchester has a vibrant social scene including the new Brewery Square development, shops, restaurants, cinemas, festivals and local farmers markets. Direct trains link London (2.5hrs), Weymouth (10mins) and the South West including Bristol and Bath. The Jurassic Coastline, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the National Sailing Academy are only eight miles away.
Dorset County Hospital has a Trust-wide commitment for implementing digital technologies to optimise patient safety and streamline communication at the interface with primary care. The pharmacy department was redesigned and a state-of-the-art robot was fitted in 2020. Electronic prescribing (EPMA) is in place across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
- Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain (GB or NI)
- Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Qualified as an independent non-medical prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience operating at the level of a specialist clinical pharmacist or above
- Experience in supervising and managing pharmacists & pharmacy technicians and performing appraisals
- Experience of line management
- Experience working within a formulary or pharmacoeconomic role
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice
- Can reflect and critically analyse own performance
- Able to identify, prioritise and solve problems
- Able to work effectively with clinicians
- Experience in writing or supporting a formulary application
- Able to implement change
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
- Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain (GB or NI)
- Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Qualified as an independent non-medical prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience operating at the level of a specialist clinical pharmacist or above
- Experience in supervising and managing pharmacists & pharmacy technicians and performing appraisals
- Experience of line management
- Experience working within a formulary or pharmacoeconomic role
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice
- Can reflect and critically analyse own performance
- Able to identify, prioritise and solve problems
- Able to work effectively with clinicians
- Experience in writing or supporting a formulary application
- Able to implement change
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
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).
