Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking a qualified pharmacist with excellent clinical and communication skills to join our pharmacy team as a Band 7 clinical pharmacist. You will have at least 2 years post-registration experience, have completed or be completing a post graduate clinical pharmacy qualification, and possess well-developed clinical pharmacy skills. We would also welcome applications from pharmacists with experience in acute or primary care keen to explore new career opportunities. The opportunity may also arise to extend practice into mental health services.
As well as the need to travel, your duties will include regular dispensary shifts in the main Trust dispensary in Chelmsford and an on-call commitment so being a driver with access to your own vehicle is an essential requirement.
The post-holder will be supported to develop their clinical skills through funded postgraduate study, and to develop their management skills. For those without such qualifications already this would include post graduate Certificate or Diploma in clinical pharmacy practice, as well as development as an independent prescriber.
Main duties of the job
You will provide clinical pharmacy services, enhancing the pharmaceutical care of patients, supporting the provision and development of medicines management services and participating in training, education and audit. The department provides support to care of the elderly and rehabilitation beds at locations in West Essex and patients can be complex requiring infusions, oxygen and basic ventilation. You may need to provide advice for patients based in the community being cared for by EPUT's community teams. You will be based in Epping, with a requirement to regularly visit Saffron Walden and support other areas of Essex if necessary.
Your main role will be to provide clinical services and develop skills and knowledge to enable contribution to MDT meetings and ward rounds, and provide medicines education to patients, carers and staff. Ensuring smooth transitions at the interface and out of inpatient care to community teams, home and care homes will be an important part of the role. You should be able to work on your own as well as within a larger team.
You should have a Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent, and current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. We welcome applicants from any background, with the experience and passion to manage clinical services in a hospital setting. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of postgraduate training, or equivalent experience, and continuing professional development in clinical pharmacy practice.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist clinical pharmacy in a specific area of clinical and/or operational practice, to support the medicines-related care of patients, support the provision and development of medicines management services and to participate in training, education and research as required.
- To actively contribute to, and participate in, the provision and development of pharmaceutical services, and safe and effective use of medicines, within the West Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the Trust's pharmacy and medicines management team.
- To participate as an active member of specific ward/unit/clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines.
- To contribute to the organisation and management of the clinical pharmacy service to specific wards/units/clinical teams.
- To provide clinical pharmacy and medicines management advice in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines.
- To support and participate in clinical audit.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- General Pharmaceutical Council registration
- PG certificate/diploma or equivalent experience. Willing to work towards
- Independent prescriber / studying or willing to work towards
Knowledge
- Evidence of CPD
- Broad technical, clinical & pharmaceutical knowledge
Skills / experience
- Good organisational, prioritising & time management
- Relevant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience
- Experience of tutoring & training
- Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines, protocols etc.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of managing staff
Personal Qualities
- Demonstrates Trust beliefs and values and models these
- Driving licence / access to a car
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.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum + 5% High Cost Allowance
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