Job summary
Outpatient Pharmacist
Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
Hours: 22.5 hours per week,all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
If you are looking to work in a busy but supportive environment alongside a friendly but experienced team then come and join us! The role is perfect for a pharmacist either looking to move into a hospital setting or develop their experience in a new area of practice whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
The position is offered on a part time basis working three days a week (Monday to Friday) in our Outpatient Pharmacy. Since opening in April 2022 we have grown our service and continue to build on this growth to strive to offer a great pharmacy service for our community. As a result, we are proud to offer expert care and advice to our patients, staff and visitors on a day to day basis, putting safety and patient experience at the centre of what we do.
Training and support will be provided so you will be able to confidently provide high-quality care to our patients attending a range of outpatient clinics (Dermatology, Rheumatology, TB, Gastroenterology, Antenatal, Paediatrics, ENT and Fracture Clinic) or advising on over the counter (OTC) medicines. You will also work as part of the wider outpatient team and will regularly engage with other healthcare professionals.
Interview date: 08/04/24
Main duties of the job
- To support the Superintendent Pharmacist in ensuring the safe, efficient and effective delivery of pharmaceutical services within the outpatient pharmacy for staff and visitors to MKUH.
- To facilitate and support the optimal and affordable use of medicines.
- To comply with pharmacy procedures, clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management.
You will need to be enthusiastic, have excellent communication skills and the commitment to develop services and provide the best patient-centered care.
If you would like to know more or would like to come and visit us please contact Julia Ellaway (Superintendent Pharmacist) on 01908 998036 or email julia.ellaway@mkuh.nhs.uk
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MPharm Degree (or equivalent)
- Registered Pharmacist supported by evidence of CPD in line with GPhC requirements
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Extensive knowledge of the legislation and guidance relating to medicines management/medicines optimisation activities
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Independent Prescribing qualification
- Member of RPS
- Understanding of primary and secondary care prescribing issues
Experience
Essential
- Hospital Pharmacy or Community Health Services Pharmacy experience
- Evidence of broad clinical experience
- Customer Service experience
- Education and training of staff
- Experience of temporary or day to day management of staff or service
Desirable
- Experience of using the JAC Pharmacy System
- Experience of using an EPMA system
- Evidence of significant contribution to innovative or developmental roles and activities within pharmacy
- Evidence of delivery of additional community pharmacy services
Skills
Essential
- Dedication to high quality patient care
- Ability to work as part of a team and provide support to other colleagues
- Flexible to meet service and patient needs
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Professional supervisory skills
- Evidence of analytical and judgement skills when faced with facts or situations requiring analysis e.g. Dealing effectively with day to day responsibilities and unexpected demands, problem solving
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others
- Evidence of understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Computer literate
- Good negotiation skills
- Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of positive commitment to CPD
- Polite and courteous
- Professional attitude
- Initiative and common sense
- Self-motivated and team player
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Evidence of ability to communicate clearly with patients, carers, staff and primary care or community health services and other organisations about medicines management
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with outpatient pharmacy team
- Ability and willingness to take responsibility for own actions and lead, when required
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MPharm Degree (or equivalent)
- Registered Pharmacist supported by evidence of CPD in line with GPhC requirements
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Extensive knowledge of the legislation and guidance relating to medicines management/medicines optimisation activities
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Independent Prescribing qualification
- Member of RPS
- Understanding of primary and secondary care prescribing issues
Experience
Essential
- Hospital Pharmacy or Community Health Services Pharmacy experience
- Evidence of broad clinical experience
- Customer Service experience
- Education and training of staff
- Experience of temporary or day to day management of staff or service
Desirable
- Experience of using the JAC Pharmacy System
- Experience of using an EPMA system
- Evidence of significant contribution to innovative or developmental roles and activities within pharmacy
- Evidence of delivery of additional community pharmacy services
Skills
Essential
- Dedication to high quality patient care
- Ability to work as part of a team and provide support to other colleagues
- Flexible to meet service and patient needs
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Professional supervisory skills
- Evidence of analytical and judgement skills when faced with facts or situations requiring analysis e.g. Dealing effectively with day to day responsibilities and unexpected demands, problem solving
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others
- Evidence of understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Computer literate
- Good negotiation skills
- Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of positive commitment to CPD
- Polite and courteous
- Professional attitude
- Initiative and common sense
- Self-motivated and team player
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Evidence of ability to communicate clearly with patients, carers, staff and primary care or community health services and other organisations about medicines management
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with outpatient pharmacy team
- Ability and willingness to take responsibility for own actions and lead, when required
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).
