Job summary
Principal Pharmacist - HIV Service 6 months Fixed Term Contract
Department: Blood Borne Virus Clinic
Band: 8a £53,755 - £60,504 Per annum pro rata
Hours: 20 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting, fixed term contract opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic Specialist HIV Pharmacist to join us on a fixed term contract at Milton Keynes University Hospital working within Blood Borne Virus (BBV) Clinic which runs the HIV service in Milton Keynes. You will work within the HIV clinical team and alongside the hospital pharmacy team.
Interview date: To be confirmed
Main duties of the job
To support the HIV service in delivering a consistently high-quality patient care and pharmacy service.
To facilitate and support the efficient and cost-effective use of medicines within the HIV service
To comply with Trust and Pharmacy Procedures, Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Risk Management.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
About us
'83% of this staff group report that their immediate manager shows a positive interest in their health and well-being, cares about their concerns and provides adequate support.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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
Clinical Responsibilities
To practice in compliance with the General Pharmaceutical Council code of professional conduct within scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for own decisions, actions, and omissions. To demonstrate a critical understanding of broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and within the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty, and incomplete information.
Education & Training
To contribute to the departmental education & training programme. Main duties will include: Participating in the departmental teaching commitments To contribute to the training of pharmacy, medical, nursing staff and other healthcare workers.
Human Resource Management
Specialist Pharmacists (band 8a) do not have line management responsibility for any staff. However, all posts with responsibility for managing and supporting staff in operational delivery are expected to lead, motivate, develop and reward staff and are required to comply with the Trust's Policies and Manager's Code of Conduct e.g., in the following areas:
To utilise systems of effective communication To observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for Health and Safety ensuring the environment in which you and your team work is safe, clean and tidy.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
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 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
Clinical Responsibilities
To practice in compliance with the General Pharmaceutical Council code of professional conduct within scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for own decisions, actions, and omissions. To demonstrate a critical understanding of broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and within the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty, and incomplete information.
Education & Training
To contribute to the departmental education & training programme. Main duties will include: Participating in the departmental teaching commitments To contribute to the training of pharmacy, medical, nursing staff and other healthcare workers.
Human Resource Management
Specialist Pharmacists (band 8a) do not have line management responsibility for any staff. However, all posts with responsibility for managing and supporting staff in operational delivery are expected to lead, motivate, develop and reward staff and are required to comply with the Trust's Policies and Manager's Code of Conduct e.g., in the following areas:
To utilise systems of effective communication To observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for Health and Safety ensuring the environment in which you and your team work is safe, clean and tidy.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
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 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 with GPhC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Evidence of CPD (in line with GPhC requirements)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Hospital Pharmacy Practice
- Working as a clinical pharmacist at a high level
- Clinical experience in an HIV / ID / Sexual Health setting
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
- Experience of audit work.
- Experience of Medicines Information.
Desirable
- Evidence of broad clinical experience
- Evidence of influencing medicines use to optimise care and help clinicians manage expenditure
- Evidence of experience managing prioritisation in relation to the use of new drugs and new uses for drugs
Skills
Essential
- Effective and safe pharmaceutical skills
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates initiative especially in relation to problem solving
- Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unexpected demands
Desirable
- Ability to plan, prioritize and organize self and others
- Evidence of understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
- Good negotiation skills
- Previous experience of supervising staff
- Good presentation skills.
- Report writing
- Problem solving
Personal and people development
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of CPD to meet GPhC standards
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of team working
- Evidence of effective and timely project delivery
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MPharm Degree (or equivalent)
- Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Evidence of CPD (in line with GPhC requirements)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Hospital Pharmacy Practice
- Working as a clinical pharmacist at a high level
- Clinical experience in an HIV / ID / Sexual Health setting
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
- Experience of audit work.
- Experience of Medicines Information.
Desirable
- Evidence of broad clinical experience
- Evidence of influencing medicines use to optimise care and help clinicians manage expenditure
- Evidence of experience managing prioritisation in relation to the use of new drugs and new uses for drugs
Skills
Essential
- Effective and safe pharmaceutical skills
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates initiative especially in relation to problem solving
- Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unexpected demands
Desirable
- Ability to plan, prioritize and organize self and others
- Evidence of understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
- Good negotiation skills
- Previous experience of supervising staff
- Good presentation skills.
- Report writing
- Problem solving
Personal and people development
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of CPD to meet GPhC standards
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of team working
- Evidence of effective and timely project delivery
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
