Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Advanced Pharmacist to join our professional team.
You will provide a holistic highly specialist pharmaceutical care service to patients accessing the HIV and sexual health services within Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust to achieve high quality, cost effective and evidence-based prescribing/use of pharmaceuticals in specific areas.
We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.
Experience in HIV and Sexual Health preferable and advantageous , but not essential as specialist training will be given to the right candidate
Main duties of the job
You'll be required to be a clinical specialist and support the Lead Specialist Pharmacist in providing specialist pharmacy services to the sexual health service; this may include prescribing, support work and developing initiatives.
You will work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services.
In this role you'll have a key leadership role, acting as a role model for others.
Advanced Pharmacists are responsible for ensuring that the team provides effective care planning which meets professional standards and is in collaboration with their services users and carers. They facilitate reflection on the service delivery and identification of quality improvement work.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Pharmaceutical Council Registration as a pharmacist
- Master's level qualification (e.g., MSc in Pharmacy) with continued professional development or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, or near completion of the course
Desirable
- Leadership/management/coaching qualification
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate
- Member of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- In-depth experience of preparation of protocols or guidelines, undertaking audit & reporting results, presenting at local/regional level, preparing budgetary reports
- Extensive post registration experience in area of practice, working as a clinical pharmacist at a high level as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading and managing teams, developing policy and service development plans
- Practical experience of change management and in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
Desirable
- Contribution to regional or national specialist interest group(s), publications and/or conferences
- Experience in both community and hospital pharmacy
- Experience of Pharmacist led clinic
knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
- Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
Desirable
- Active member of the HIV Pharmacy association (HIVPA) and the British HIV Association (BHIVA)
- Experienced prescribing in a specialist area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Pharmaceutical Council Registration as a pharmacist
- Master's level qualification (e.g., MSc in Pharmacy) with continued professional development or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, or near completion of the course
Desirable
- Leadership/management/coaching qualification
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate
- Member of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- In-depth experience of preparation of protocols or guidelines, undertaking audit & reporting results, presenting at local/regional level, preparing budgetary reports
- Extensive post registration experience in area of practice, working as a clinical pharmacist at a high level as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading and managing teams, developing policy and service development plans
- Practical experience of change management and in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
Desirable
- Contribution to regional or national specialist interest group(s), publications and/or conferences
- Experience in both community and hospital pharmacy
- Experience of Pharmacist led clinic
knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
- Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
Desirable
- Active member of the HIV Pharmacy association (HIVPA) and the British HIV Association (BHIVA)
- Experienced prescribing in a specialist area
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).
