Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacist to take up a post within our NHS@Home team and our inpatient wards.
The post holder will have a shared responsibility to lead and deliver medicines optimisation work for our NHS@Home patients in the community, working closely with our other Specialist Clinical Pharmacist NHS@Home. The post holder will also provide a clinical pharmacy service to one of our inpatient wards. Your responsibilities will include daily attendance on the NHS@Home MDT meeting and review of patients to inform decisions enabling medicines optimisation to ensure that a personalised approach to care can be delivered in partnership. As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide a once weekly visit to Savernake ward to work as part of the multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to inpatients on Savernake ward. The post holder will be expected to work multi professionally, support other team members roles and contribute to the development of the NHS@Home service. Collaborating with health and social care colleagues across primary and secondary care to deliver patient focused care through innovation and commitment.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Governance and risk management style
Identify and evaluate risks associated with medicines use and record through the Risk Register process Support Wiltshire Health and Care Patient Safety and Quality team and service leads to remove or minimise medicines-related risks.
Work with members of the Patient Safety and Quality team to investigate medicines errors or near-miss events.
Liaise with relevant organisations and partners on HCRG Care Group interface relating to medicine errors or near-miss events
Ensure that all medicines-related risks are reviewed by the HCRG Care Group Medicine management
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Job description
Job responsibilities
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Competitive Pay & Pension: Receive a salary of £53,755 - 60-504 with Agenda for Change terms and conditions and NHS pensions</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p> <p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent e.g., BSc/BPharm/MPharm. </p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Registered with GPhC as a pharmacist</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Clinical Pharmacy Diploma (2 years) or equivalent experience</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Good knowledge and understanding of disease states and their treatments obtained through the completion of a degree course and the clinical diploma (or equivalent experience).</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>At least 2 years experience of working in a clinical role</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Good knowledge of all the medicines legislation and national standards.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Knowledge of medicines management issues relating to transfer between primary and secondary care</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Knowledge of medication adherence/concordance and options to support safe management of medication by patients in the community</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Understanding of clinical governance and risk management</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Knowledge of prescribing and pharmaceutical systems/processes across care settings</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Evidence of continuing professional development.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>To be able to communicate information about medicines effectively to healthcare professionals and prescribers.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Must be able to plan own work and demonstrate good organisational and time management skills. Able to work independently without direct supervision when required, in accordance with professional and national guidelines. </p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Able to lead and work as part of a team.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Empathic, diplomatic, and able to respond professionally to emotional or confrontational situations.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Flexibility in approach to meet service needs.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Have good manual dexterity and sufficient IT literacy skills to be able to use computers in all aspects of the job including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and other commonly used applications.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Clinical audit skills</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p>
Job description
Job responsibilities
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Competitive Pay & Pension: Receive a salary of £53,755 - 60-504 with Agenda for Change terms and conditions and NHS pensions</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p> <p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent e.g., BSc/BPharm/MPharm. </p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Registered with GPhC as a pharmacist</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Clinical Pharmacy Diploma (2 years) or equivalent experience</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Good knowledge and understanding of disease states and their treatments obtained through the completion of a degree course and the clinical diploma (or equivalent experience).</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>At least 2 years experience of working in a clinical role</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Good knowledge of all the medicines legislation and national standards.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Knowledge of medicines management issues relating to transfer between primary and secondary care</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Knowledge of medication adherence/concordance and options to support safe management of medication by patients in the community</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Understanding of clinical governance and risk management</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Knowledge of prescribing and pharmaceutical systems/processes across care settings</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Evidence of continuing professional development.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>To be able to communicate information about medicines effectively to healthcare professionals and prescribers.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Must be able to plan own work and demonstrate good organisational and time management skills. Able to work independently without direct supervision when required, in accordance with professional and national guidelines. </p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Able to lead and work as part of a team.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Empathic, diplomatic, and able to respond professionally to emotional or confrontational situations.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Flexibility in approach to meet service needs.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Have good manual dexterity and sufficient IT literacy skills to be able to use computers in all aspects of the job including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and other commonly used applications.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Clinical audit skills</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p>
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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.
