Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our brilliant and well-established Clinical Homecare Pharmacy team as a Specialist Homecare Pharmacist.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Pharmacist to help shape the future of the homecare and clinical pharmacy service here at East Lancashire Hospital.
You will be responsible for supporting the development of the Homecare Pharmacy Service, providing advice to homecare service users on the use of the service.
The role will allow you to work in the field of clinical pharmacy, becoming a subject matter expert, with support from experts, across clinical specialities based on interest and departmental need. You will provide advise on treatment pathways to facilitate access to high-cost drug treatments and use of biosimilar medicines.
We are seeking an motivated individual who demonstrates commitment, accountability and is a positive role model.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Be a member of the homecare team, which provides a high-quality service to the Trust.
- Support the implementation of biosimilar medicines, making the best use of NHS resources and ensuring that high standards of governance are maintained
- Contribute to management of specialist conditions and assist with co-ordinating use of biologics across specialist teams
- Undertake an active role in treatment decisions in multi-disciplinary team meetings
- Support the management of staff within the Pharmacy Homecare Service to ensure the effective operation of the service
- Liaise with the specialist nurses to ensure the homecare service is managed in line with homecare quality standards and NICE Technology Appraisals
- Co-ordinate with external homecare teams to implement new homecare services, review service level agreements and be involved in the renegotiation of service level agreements for medicines with local hospitals and other providers
- Support the investigation of incidents and complaints in Pharmacy and with other service users and link these to Risk Management systems
- Ensure compliance with the current Royal Pharmaceutical Society standards for Homecare and contribute to the annual RPS Homecare audit
About us
The post holder will be instrumental in helping to inform and shape the homecare service for the Trust and across the ICS over this next year.
We value the personal skills, experiences, and qualities that individuals bring to our department and the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved, and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics, run fitness classes, and organise mindfulness sessions. As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You will need to be a motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure, in order to provide excellent patient care and deliver the Trusts Medicines Optimisation strategy.
Additional contact information
If you would like any further information, or would like to arrange a visit, please contact:
- Emma Watson (Divisional Lead Pharmacist Surgery and Anaesthetics Service) Emma.watson@elht.nhs.uk 01254 734545
- Kit Patel (Senior Pharmacist- Hi Cost Medicines and Homecare) Kit.patel@elht.nhs.uk 01254 735626
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You will need to be a motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure, in order to provide excellent patient care and deliver the Trusts Medicines Optimisation strategy.
Additional contact information
If you would like any further information, or would like to arrange a visit, please contact:
- Emma Watson (Divisional Lead Pharmacist Surgery and Anaesthetics Service) Emma.watson@elht.nhs.uk 01254 734545
- Kit Patel (Senior Pharmacist- Hi Cost Medicines and Homecare) Kit.patel@elht.nhs.uk 01254 735626
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm degree in pharmacy
- Member of GPhC
- Postgraduate Clinical Diploma
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of local and national policies and RPS homecare standards
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- Broad understanding of clinical practice and knowledge of medical conditions
- Knowledge of external agencies especially around homecare
Experience
Essential
- Advanced practice in one or more relevant areas
- Experience of leading a pharmacy service
- Advanced clinical pharmacy practice
- Supervisory management of a team
- Ability to deal with complex issues
- Multidisciplinary working with medical and nursing staff
Desirable
- Experience of practice in gastroenterology
- Experience in pharmacy homecare service
- Experience of GMP/GDP/GCP
Judgement
Essential
- Demonstrates clear thinking and makes sounds decisions
- Can prioritise and evaluate workload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm degree in pharmacy
- Member of GPhC
- Postgraduate Clinical Diploma
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of local and national policies and RPS homecare standards
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- Broad understanding of clinical practice and knowledge of medical conditions
- Knowledge of external agencies especially around homecare
Experience
Essential
- Advanced practice in one or more relevant areas
- Experience of leading a pharmacy service
- Advanced clinical pharmacy practice
- Supervisory management of a team
- Ability to deal with complex issues
- Multidisciplinary working with medical and nursing staff
Desirable
- Experience of practice in gastroenterology
- Experience in pharmacy homecare service
- Experience of GMP/GDP/GCP
Judgement
Essential
- Demonstrates clear thinking and makes sounds decisions
- Can prioritise and evaluate workload
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).
