Job summary
CHCP's Community Chronic Pain Management Service is looking for a temporary part-time Clinical Pharmacist to join our enthusiastic and progressive team who provide an extensive service across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
CHCP's Chronic Pain Management Service is committed to providing the highest quality of holistic care working in partnership with patients, their care givers and other health care providers.
Main duties of the job
You will work as an integrated member of a multi-disciplinary team supporting service delivery of individualised care plans for patients in a variety of health care settings. Such care plans will primarily be around the optimisation and de escalation of pain medications, particularly for patients taking high levels of opioids and gabapentinoids.
The post is a temporary 6 month contract for 19.5 hours per week, which may be worked flexibly across Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.
Any queries in relation to the role can be directed to Claire Haughey, Operations Manager at claire.haughey@nhs.net.
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the 'CHCP Perks and Rewards' link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent pre 2000 qualification, plus one year's pre-registration training
- GPhC Registered Pharmacist
- Post-graduate training in clinical or pharmacy practice to diploma level or working towards a diploma level qualification or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Supplementary or Independent prescribing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to apply clinical knowledge appropriately in a variety of practice settings or patient groups
- Understanding the current national policies and legislation relating to medicines
- Thorough working knowledge and understanding of primary care and medicines management issues
- Good analytical and decision-making skills around medicines information
- Computer skills e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail
Desirable
- Familiarity with SystmOne and other GP computer systems
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience
- Ability to successfully implement change (e.g. working in a multi-disciplinary team)
- Experience of influencing others through the use of evidence based medicine
- Experience of supporting other team members
Desirable
- Clinical experience of conducting medication reviews
- Experience of working on projects where post holder uses own initiative and manages own timescales
- Experience in leadership, line managing staff and conducting appraisals
- Experience of conducting evidence based review of literature and/or journal articles
- Experience of policy development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent pre 2000 qualification, plus one year's pre-registration training
- GPhC Registered Pharmacist
- Post-graduate training in clinical or pharmacy practice to diploma level or working towards a diploma level qualification or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Supplementary or Independent prescribing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to apply clinical knowledge appropriately in a variety of practice settings or patient groups
- Understanding the current national policies and legislation relating to medicines
- Thorough working knowledge and understanding of primary care and medicines management issues
- Good analytical and decision-making skills around medicines information
- Computer skills e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail
Desirable
- Familiarity with SystmOne and other GP computer systems
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience
- Ability to successfully implement change (e.g. working in a multi-disciplinary team)
- Experience of influencing others through the use of evidence based medicine
- Experience of supporting other team members
Desirable
- Clinical experience of conducting medication reviews
- Experience of working on projects where post holder uses own initiative and manages own timescales
- Experience in leadership, line managing staff and conducting appraisals
- Experience of conducting evidence based review of literature and/or journal articles
- Experience of policy development
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).