Manx Care

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Medical & ED

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Job summary

Would you love to work in a stunning location, somewhere that offers great career development and where you can achieve a great work-life balance? Join our pharmacy team as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist within the Acute Medical and Emergency Department at Nobles Hospital! Our terms and conditions are not Agenda for Change; however our pay bands equate to the UK NHS bands and have advantageous pay scales.

Main duties of the job

To operate as an Advanced Pharmacist in Acute Medical Admissions Unit (AMU). To be a point of contact for the Emergency Department (ED) with respect to Pharmacy, particularly regarding patient safety; and patient pathways from ED to AMU.

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.

Details

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,388 to £65,165 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-017257

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is a limited term appointment for 12 months

About the role and our team

Join our pharmacy team as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist within the Acute Medical and Emergency Department at Noble’s Hospital for a 12 month period to cover Maternity Leave.

Within this role you will support the development of a responsive, proactive, patient-focused Clinical Pharmacy Service to the Acute Medical Admissions Unit (AMU), being an active member of the multidisciplinary team and promoting the safe, appropriate and clinically effective use of medicines.

Some of your other responsibilities will include:

Supervising and contributing to training all Pharmacy staff rotating through the AMU

Promoting and developing the optimum use of medicines

Ensuring continuity of pharmaceutical care on admission and transfer to other wards

Providing clinical pharmaceutical care for complex patients in the Emergency Department (ED)

If you’re an experienced and committed Pharmacist and would like to join our friendly and supportive pharmacy team for a 12 month contract, then this could be the role for you!

What can this role offer me?

Development is really important to us - you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills on the wards whilst making a valuable contribution to ensuring great patient care. You will be working as part of a small and enthusiastic team.

About the Island and relocating

Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!

There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).

If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the National Insurance Holiday Scheme, which allows you to apply for a refund on your NI contributions for your 1st year of living here. To see how this scheme could benefit you, and to find out more about relocating to the Isle of Man, visit www.locate.im.

A relocation package of up to £1,000 based on receipts is available for this role.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, or alternatively contact Carolyn Coleman on 01624 650825.

For further information on applying for roles within the Isle of Man Public Service, please read our Notes for Applicants and Isle of Man Government People Qualities guidance.

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.

Additional information

Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post which Manx Care will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is a limited term appointment for 12 months

About the role and our team

Join our pharmacy team as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist within the Acute Medical and Emergency Department at Noble’s Hospital for a 12 month period to cover Maternity Leave.

Within this role you will support the development of a responsive, proactive, patient-focused Clinical Pharmacy Service to the Acute Medical Admissions Unit (AMU), being an active member of the multidisciplinary team and promoting the safe, appropriate and clinically effective use of medicines.

Some of your other responsibilities will include:

Supervising and contributing to training all Pharmacy staff rotating through the AMU

Promoting and developing the optimum use of medicines

Ensuring continuity of pharmaceutical care on admission and transfer to other wards

Providing clinical pharmaceutical care for complex patients in the Emergency Department (ED)

If you’re an experienced and committed Pharmacist and would like to join our friendly and supportive pharmacy team for a 12 month contract, then this could be the role for you!

What can this role offer me?

Development is really important to us - you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills on the wards whilst making a valuable contribution to ensuring great patient care. You will be working as part of a small and enthusiastic team.

About the Island and relocating

Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!

There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).

If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the National Insurance Holiday Scheme, which allows you to apply for a refund on your NI contributions for your 1st year of living here. To see how this scheme could benefit you, and to find out more about relocating to the Isle of Man, visit www.locate.im.

A relocation package of up to £1,000 based on receipts is available for this role.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, or alternatively contact Carolyn Coleman on 01624 650825.

For further information on applying for roles within the Isle of Man Public Service, please read our Notes for Applicants and Isle of Man Government People Qualities guidance.

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.

Additional information

Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post which Manx Care will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to see full details of the skills, experience and attributes required for this role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to see full details of the skills, experience and attributes required for this role.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Carolyn Coleman

Carolyn.Coleman@gov.im

Details

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,388 to £65,165 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-017257

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


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