Job description

Job responsibilities

• Medicines Information and patient helpline rotation
• Responsible Pharmacist duties within the dispensary
• Embarking on further training to support progression i.e., clinical diploma, independent prescribing
• Maintaining a personal portfolio of evidence
• Following the band 6 7 transitional programme and completing relevant tasks associated

Please see the attached job description for full information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Willingness to undertake further training to further professional development
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Attending relevant local and national training events/courses, keeping professionally up to date

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPS)
• Post graduate clinical certificate, primary care pathway qualification or equivalent
• Independent Prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of medicines supply process within NHS hospital
• Evidence of participating in audit and quality improvement
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrable knowledge of pharmacology and ability to apply to patient care
• Evidence of using clinical reasoning and appropriate judgement to make decisions / problem solve
• Ability to prioritise own work and manage time appropriately to meet deadlines
• Experience organising and motivating oneself and others

Desirable

• Experience as a hospital pharmacist
• Experience mentoring and/or supervising others
• Experience of recognising opportunities for change, innovation and quality improvement
• Experience of delivering training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team at HMP Millsike, a Category C men's prison, located in Full Sutton near York.

HMP Millsike is a newly built prison with an operational capacity of 1500 places. As part of the governments drive to cut reoffending prisoners spend their sentences learning the skills they need to find work on release.

You will be part of a new Pharmacy Team, including Pharmacists, a Pharmacy Manager and Accuracy Checking Technicians.

Week 1: 3 long days/ 6.45am-7.15pm

Week 2: 2 long days/ 6.45am-7.15pm

Youll receive an annual salary up to £41,659 per annum - depending on experience.

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Moor Lane

Full Sutton

York

Yorkshire

YO41 1FZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an IUC Clinical Lead, you will play a key leadership role within Practice Plus IUC's London Out of Hours service, combining advanced clinical practice with operational leadership. This part-time position offers 15 hours per week and provides the flexibility to work predominantly remotely, with occasional travel to our Uxbridge and Putney sites for meetings, service activities and key stakeholder engagement. Working autonomously as an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will ensure patients receive safe, effective, high-quality urgent care while supporting the service to achieve its clinical, quality and performance objectives. You will work closely with Service Managers, Medical Leads and senior colleagues to strengthen clinical governance, workforce development and continuous improvement across. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to undertake clinical sessions across the service, either remotely or face-to-face depending on the session type. You will provide oversight in areas including safeguarding, medicines management and patient safety while supporting innovation and service redesign. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will also play an integral role in recruitment, conducting interviews and assessing new ANPs and ACPs against agreed competency frameworks. This is an opportunity to combine clinical expertise, people leadership and strategic thinking to help shape the future of urgent care services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Floor 3

6-9 The Square

Uxbridge

Middlesex

UB111FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 05.10.2026

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Masters degree in pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent experience or qualifications
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Professional knowledge of medicines managements systems and process in an integrated NHS
• Experience of teaching & supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and students
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualifications
• Knowledge of specialist area as described in job advert

Desirable

• Accredited Pre-registration Tutor
• Accredited Diploma Pharmacy Tutor
• Independent Prescriber

Other

Essential

• Flexibility to undertake emergency duty including weekends, Bank Holiday and evening opening
• Have a flexible approach
• Travel between sites and outside organization
• Understands and shows commitment to continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Highly developed knowledge and experience of health care
• Demonstrate achievement in at least one area of specialist medicines management

Desirable

• Demonstrate achievement in more than one area of specialist medicines management

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy

Desirable

• Experience in relevant clinical area
• Leadership and management experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Good verbal/written communication skills
• IT literate
• Evidence of implementation of change
• Ability to prioritise and delegate
• Development of protocols and procedures

Values

Essential

• Committed to self-study and self-development
• Patient Focused
• Ability to meet deadlines

Other

Essential

• Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary
• Willingness to participate in "on call" out of hours duty roster as necessary

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Collaborative Working Relationships

• Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient care.
• Demonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g. ICBs and PCNs).
• Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team.
• Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary.
• Actively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside the practice and locality.
• Foster and maintain strong links with all services across locality.
• Explores the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships.
• Demonstrates ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teams.
• Liaises with ICB colleagues including ICB/PCN Pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit.
• Liaises with ICB/PCN pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Management / Optimisation to benefit from peer support.
• Liaises with other stakeholders as needed for the collective benefit of patients including but not limited to Patients, GP, nurses and other practice staff, other healthcare professionals including ICB pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, optometrists, dentists, health and social care teams and dieticians etc. Locality / GP prescribing lead, Locality managers, Community nurses and other allied health professionals, Community and hospital pharmacy teams and hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisation.

Leadership

• Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace.
• Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision.
• Engages with Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) and involves PPGs in development of the role and practices where appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service.
• Reviews yearly progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals.
• Promotes diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example.
• Undertake appropriate supervisor and assessor training, such as Greater Manchester Training Hub (GMTH) Standards for Supervision and Assessment (SSSA) or NHS Enabling Effective Learning Environments in order to act as a qualified assessor and supervisor for internal and external learners and trainees.

Management

• Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service.
• Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation.
• Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve medicines related risk management issues according to policy/protocol, whilst understanding the process of escalation where appropriate.
• Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to their own performance management.
• Demonstrate ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team.

Research and Evaluation

• Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature to ensure evidence based medicines and best practice are followed.
• Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice.
• Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentations at practice and local level.
• Demonstrates ability to apply research evidence base into working place.
• Demonstrates understanding of principles of research governance.

Other duties

• Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the organisation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within primary care and/or general practice as a clinical pharmacist, with an understanding of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients).
• Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information and utilise data to improve clinical outcomes, including the review of medicine related incidents.
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
• Produce timely and informative reports.
• Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers.

Desirable

• In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare.
• Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
• Able to undertake clinical audit and suggest changes of practice based on outcomes.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.
• Work effectively, independently and as a team member.
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
• Produce timely and informative reports.
• Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers.

Desirable

• Able to undertake clinical audit and suggest changes of practice based on outcomes.

Qualifications

Essential

• Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent).
• Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience.
• Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining independent prescribing qualification.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or equivalent).
• A member of or working towards Faculty membership with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or equivalent).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Gtd Healthcare

Address

Hattersley Group Practice

Hattersley Road East

Hyde

Greater Manchester

SK14 3EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gtdhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Lead Pharmacist role will lead on all aspects of medicines optimisation within EIPS across the six teams and contribute to the wider development of the service. The role will support clinical and operational colleagues on all aspects of medicines use within EIPS as well as leading on all aspects of medicines guidance and policies relating to EIPS within the Trust and in collaboration with ICS Medicines Optimisation groups.

Please note: the job description attached as a separate document is generic to all lead pharmacist roles within the Trust, however this role is specific to Early Intervention in Psychosis. The scope of the role will be discussed with the applicant with a full job plan given once in post. For any questions regarding the specifics of this role please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information related to the service.

The role is Trust-wide and there is flexibility regarding your base across Sussex as well as opportunities for flexible and part home-working. The role will be required to support the six EIPS services across the Trust but will primarily be based within the West Sussex locality.

Please see themain duties of job for a description of this role within EIPS and see the attached documents for further information on a role as a Lead Pharmacist within the Trust. Alternatively if you have any queries regarding the role please contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy at a British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent
• Clinical Pharmacy post graduate qualification (e.g. certificate or diploma)
• Registered Member of General Pharmaceutical Council.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• To have demonstrable evidence of having met the full gateway KSF for 7 Specialist Pharmacist
• Experience of working with different healthcare professions and managers across the wider healthcare economy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the key stakeholders the post is likely to be supporting and how they will be expected to support them.
• Demonstrable expertise in highly relevant field of pharmacy specialism
• Significant experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification, including experience in mental health service provision
• Experience of working with working age mental health services
• Excellent clinical pharmacy skills with particular emphasis on medicines used in mental health
• Experience in providing both written and verbal information on drug usage
• Experience in carrying out Medicines Information queries, providing both verbal and written specialist advice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arun House

16 Liverpool Gardens

Worthing

BN11 1RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY PRIORITIES

Clinical and strategic leadership in transforming the way the Trust deals with medicines to optimise their use. The expectation is engagement at the highest levels strategically (both within the Trust and local healthcare system), as well as operationally.

Clinical leadership for all aspects of medicines optimisation including digital innovations, data and automation relating to medicines within in the Trust and beyond to the local health community. This encompasses the need for any change management required to maximise the potential of these capabilities.

Clinical leadership for medicines prescribing and administration within the Epic EHR, working collaboratively with KCH and LGT Chief Pharmacists and teams to optimise ensure alignment of medicines across the shared instance.

Enabling excellent partnerships with NHS commissioners, in particular the London regional teams, and Southeast London Integrated Care System, while also building relationships with primary care providers such as GPs and Community Pharmacists to support development of the new neighbourhood models of care..

Provide strategic pharmacy leadership across organisational boundaries, including neighbourhood health, population health management, transfer of care, integrated medicines pathways, reduction of health inequalities and services hosted or delivered by the Trust on behalf of the system.

Working with commissioners to deliver commissioning requirements, managed entry and value from high-cost medicines, and national and local medicines optimisation priorities.

Oversee the development and delivery of safe, efficient and cost-effective aseptic pharmacy facilities through the Trust-wide Aseptic Transformation Programme, and lead the development of an Aseptic Hub facility for South East London as part of the London Region Aseptic Transformation Programme.

Ensure pharmacy oversight and assurance for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), including marketed, investigational and unlicensed ATMPs, so that local governance, institutional readiness, prescribing, procurement, receipt, storage, preparation, release, traceability, transport, administration support and clinical trial arrangements are compliant with applicable UK legislation, MHRA requirements, Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Clinical Practice, Summary of Product Characteristics requirements and nationally recognised ATMP pharmacy guidance.

Evaluating partnerships to grow research and innovation potential, through Kings Health Partners and the local AHSN (Health Innovation Network South London). In addition, work with commercial partners to deliver operational efficiencies. Leading and implementing the consequent transformational change.

Address professional career frameworks as these are developed by national workforce, training and education teams and relevant professional bodies such as RPS and APTUK. This to include supporting those defined within the system as trainees as well as the development of individuals post-registration. Encourage and promote the development of Bands 2-4 and the uptake of apprenticeships. Develop the non-registrant workforce at all appropriate levels to secure the appropriate diverse future workforce which is representative of the communities served by the Trust as an Anchor Institution.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Relevant postgraduate qualification and evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Formal management qualification or equivalent evidence of senior leadership development.

Skills

Essential

• Up-to-date understanding of national pharmacy policy, medicines optimisation and NHS strategic priorities.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership across complex pharmacy and medicines optimisation services.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, including experience of advising boards and executive teams.
• Ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams through an inclusive and compassionate leadership style.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience within hospital pharmacy services including Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist or equivalent national/system leadership role.
• Experience of delivering significant financial improvement, business planning and commercial decision-making within a highly regulated environment
• Proven experience leading complex, high-profile transformation programmes and organisational change
• Experience of leading highly regulated services and ensuring compliance with professional and statutory requirements
• Experience of influencing and delivering outcomes across organisational boundaries, including working with ICS/ICB partners, regulators, commissioners and other provider organisations
• Experience delivering digital transformation within pharmacy services

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main tasks and responsibilities

To deputise for the Lead Pharmacy Technician, Patient Services in their absence.

To assist in rota planning for senior rotational pharmacy assistants and pharmacy assistants in stores.

Support and assist in the training of Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists whilst on rotation in the dispensary.

To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of Pharmacy Assistants and whilst on rotation in the dispensary, including being responsible for the dispensary CPD drug teaching sessions.

Ensure that general dispensing duties: e.g. checking to-follow prescriptions and posting out of medication are carried out.

Ensure adequate sundries are kept and ordered when needed. Train others in how to order in their absence.

Undertake daily cycle counts, including the verification of stock quantities and expiry dates, and maintain accurate stock records by updating inventory levels in the stock management system in line with departmental procedures.

Ensure stock control is maintained for IVIG medications.

To ensure appropriate stock control of medical gases.

To be responsible for the overall management of the Pharmacy inventory, ensuring that stock checks are undertaken and discrepancies investigated and resolved, making judgements on the impact of any such discrepancies.

To handle card transactions in respect of prescription charges for NHS and Private prescriptions.

To ensure that items taken out of hours are booked out each day to the appropriate Directorate on the Epic system.

To ensure all intubation boxes and resuscitation trays are prepared in a timely manner and are available on hand and in date.

Communication

To work effectively as a leader of the Pharmacy team, motivating and engaging staff in service delivery and development.

To communicate effectively and liaise with ward pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, ward staff and patients to facilitate the dispensing of medication in a timely manner.

To communicate effectively with senior members of staff regarding any problems encountered.

To attend to personal callers and telephone requests in a courteous manner and to communicate effectively with patients, carers, nurses and doctors.

To counsel patients on the use of their medicines providing and receiving complex and/or sensitive information which may require tact or understanding. This may be provided virtually for example on the phone.

To liaise with the private patients team to recoup drug costs from patients inpatient stay and discharges.

Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)

To provide a Pharmacy service to patients of the Trust including labelling, dispensing and providing administration information to the patient.

To work to a standard of working practice to enable accurate labelling, assessing and dispensing of medicine with narrow margins for error.

To undertake accurate dispensing of prescriptions for in-patients and outpatients, in accordance with current dispensing procedures.

To input patient details and prescription details into the EPIC prescription management system to generate labels in a timely manner.

To identify amendments required to the medication label system and refer these to the Digital Pharmacy team.

To assist in managing the stocks of controlled drugs, identifying and investigating discrepancies

To work closely with the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team to support the coordination and dispensing of clinical trial medicines when additional operational support is required.

Deal with returned medication from outpatients. To ensure that it is returned or destroyed according to departmental procedures.

To counsel the patient on the use of their current medication and any new medication that is started by the Trust to facilitate concordance with an emphasis on those patients with poor understanding or difficulties understanding because of language, infirmity etc.

To refer appropriately to ward/specialist pharmacist or the Pharmacy Medicines Advisory Service any complex queries which are outside the expected sphere of competence.

To comply with medicines legislation and Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council in respect of the dispensing of medicines and provision of information.

Policy & Service development

To oversee, develop and implement systems to ensure the effective rotational management of pharmacy dispensary and distribution services.

Ensure that dispensary procedures are maintained, updated and adhered to at all times.

To regularly review dispensary procedures to ensure they reflect current and best practice, proposing and implementing changes.

To audit and regularly review service provision in conjunction with the Chief Pharmacy Technician Operations.

To analyse dispensary errors with the Lead Pharmacy Technician Patient Services and Chief Pharmacy Technician Operations and to implement any change that may prevent reoccurrence.

To follow Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.

People management

To assist in developing and implement induction programs for all new members of staff within the dispensary and distribution areas on the Harefield site.

Liaise with other areas within Pharmacy to obtain and provide cover as necessary.

To assist in the recruitment of Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants and Pre-Registration Pharmacy technicians.

To act as a role model for Pharmacy staff.

To identify own training needs.

To maintain a portfolio of practice.

To participate in the in-service clinical Pharmacy teaching and multi-disciplinary teaching as appropriate.

Information management

To be able to use pharmacy computer systems correctly, enter data accurately from prescriptions and ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with Trust and departmental policies.

To be proficient in the use of the Epic Pharmacy Stock Control and Dispensing computer system in order to meet the job requirements.

To be competent in the use of Microsoft Office software.

To ensure all team members have a real voice in the development of the Pharmacy service to patients/customers.

To maximise the potential of all team members and to ensure that all team members have a meaningful appraisal/personal development plan that includes feedback to the individual from a selection of internal customers and team members.

To provide a safe and attractive working environment for team members within available resources.

To abide by the NHS Code of conduct for managers, the Trusts Core behaviours for staff and managers and all other Trust policies, codes and practices, including standing financial instructions, research governance, clinical governance, patient and public involvement and health and safety.

Other Duties

To maintain a broad level of Pharmacy practice.

To participate in Bank Holiday and weekend working as well as late duty on a rotational basis.

To participate in education and training programmes to develop skills as part of a commitment to continuing education and the concept of lifelong learning

To be aware of, and apply, relevant legislation such as the H & SAWA, COSHH, Medicines Act, GMP etc.

To practice at all times in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council

To provide any other duties commensurate with grade as requested.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. (or equivalent)
• General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• Holds a current ACPT checking qualification.

Desirable

• Educational supervisor qualification or equivalent
• Edward Jenner or equivalent qualification.
• Member of APTUK

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in pharmacy.
• Experience in training staff
• Good competence in patient counselling
• Experience of stock management

Desirable

• Previous Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Experience of guideline and /or policy development.
• Oral presentation to groups of healthcare professionals

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to work quickly, accurately and in an organised manner and be able to prioritise
• Previous experience in managing staff
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and Pharmacy
• Ability to use initiative

Desirable

• Previous experience in EPIC

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Proven ability for team working, good interpersonal skills, adaptability, a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Meet set targets
• Knowledge of one's limitations and ability to refer to other staff when appropriate.
• Ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital Pharmacy

Hill End Road

Harefield

UB9 6JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In the full job description you will see clearly the full range of duties within these roles that will enable you to work as part of the Pharmacy Outpatient team

Tell us in your application how you meet the criteria in the attached person specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post GPhC registration experience
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice and Good manufacturing Practice in relation to clinical trials
• Clinical experience in a range of clinical specialties

Desirable

• Management of staff/ staff appraisal
• Previous experience in clinical trials/research
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate
• Post GPhC registration UK hospital experience
• Outpatient Pharmacy experience/Community Pharmacy experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Good organisational skills, self and others.
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to manage change

Desirable

• IT literate
• Familiarity with CMM (formerly JAC) Pharmacy Computer System

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters in Pharmacy Degree (MPharm)
• Pre-registration training and Professional registration with GPhC
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Road

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provides specialist leadership within assigned ePMA workflows contributingto Trustwide digitalmedicines improvement.Manages operational delivery of digital medicines services across multiple clinical areasLeads a team of digital medicines specialists and supports widermultidisciplinary teamsResponsible for daytoday management of ePMA system functionality andoptimisationContributes to delivery of system upgrades, testing cycles and deployment activitiesEnsures compliance with governance, safety standards and organisationalpolicies Supports prioritisation of workstreams within the digital medicines portfolioContributes to system integration and service improvement initiativesMaintain a level of clinical practice within their area of professionalregistration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered as a healthcare professional with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Educated to degree level or equivalent and with significant post-registration experience to diploma level, or equivalent demonstrating advanced and specialist knowledge in clinical informatics
• o Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to digital medicines, informatics or leadership

Desirable

• Qualification in project/service management (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile)
• Clinical Safety Officer training or willingness to undertake

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Seaton Delaval - Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will lead and develop clinical pharmacy services within the local team's defined areas of responsibility including both community and inpatient workstreams. The post holder will focus on mental health on a day-to-day basis but will be able to lead in both areas. They will oversee the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the Trust's clinical pharmacy standards, ensuring that services are consistently high quality, safe, and patient centred.

The role will involve proactively identifying service gaps and areas for improvement, using appropriate tools and methodologies--including quality improvement approaches--to drive service development and optimise patient outcomes.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent
• General Pharmaceutical Council registered pharmacist.
• Postgraduate Diploma (or MSc) in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience working as a clinical pharmacist in the NHS.
• Proven experience of good performance in previous posts, where relevant
• Ability to recommend, substantiate and communicate medicine related information to, patients, carers and clinical staff appropriately
• Clinical Audit.
• Training of other staff.
• Staff management experience
• Setting objectives and appraisal techniques

Desirable

• Monitoring and advising on drug expenditure
• Set up and /or run a service
• Providing teaching sessions to pharmacy and other staff

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see full JD

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmleigh

61a New Lane

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Clinical Pharmacist / Independent Prescriber

Job Summary

St. Georges Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist who is a qualified Independent Prescriber to join our multidisciplinary primary care team.

The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists and other members of the practice team to provide high-quality, safe and effective medicines management and clinical care.

The role will include managing patients with long-term conditions, undertaking structured medication reviews, medicines optimisation and independent prescribing within the post holders clinical competence.

We are particularly interested in appointing a pharmacist with experience or a strong clinical interest in diabetes, who can contribute to the management and optimisation of treatment for patients with Type 2 diabetes and other associated long-term conditions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will: -

• Undertake patient-facing clinical medication reviews and Structured Medication Reviews.
• Independently prescribe, amend and discontinue medication within their recognised scope of competence.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions in accordance with evidence-based guidance and agreed practice protocols.
• Provide particular support for the management of patients with diabetes, including medication reviews, treatment optimisation, monitoring and appropriate follow-up.
• Review patients taking multiple medications and identify opportunities to reduce inappropriate polypharmacy.
• Review patients with complex medication regimes and those at increased risk of medicines-related harm.
• Support the practice in achieving high standards of prescribing quality and medicines safety.
• Review medication following hospital admission, outpatient appointments and other transitions of care.
• Undertake medication reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Identify and resolve prescribing discrepancies and medicines-related problems.
• Provide advice and support to GPs, nurses and other members of the clinical team on medicines-related matters.
• Support repeat prescribing processes and deal with appropriate medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals.
• Review monitoring requirements for medicines and ensure appropriate investigations and follow-up are undertaken.
• Support patients in understanding their medicines and encourage adherence and shared decision-making.
• Refer patients appropriately to GPs or other healthcare professionals where issues fall outside the pharmacists clinical competence.

Diabetes and Long-Term Condition Management

The successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active role in the care of patients with diabetes.

Depending on experience and competence, this may include:-

• Reviewing patients with Type 2 diabetes.
• Optimising oral and injectable diabetic medication.
• Reviewing cardiovascular and renal risk factors associated with diabetes.
• Monitoring medication effectiveness, side effects and adherence.
• Supporting achievement of individualised HbA1c and other treatment targets.
• Reviewing blood results and other clinical monitoring.
• Supporting patients with lifestyle and medicines-related education.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses and other clinicians in the management of more complex patients.
• Supporting the practice in meeting relevant QOF and locally commissioned diabetes indicators.

The post holder must work within their own professional competence and refer appropriately where specialist or medical input is required.

Medicines Optimisation and Prescribing

The post holder will: -

• Promote safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing.
• Apply national and local prescribing guidance where appropriate.
• Support implementation of medicines alerts, safety communications and prescribing guidance.
• Identify patients who may benefit from changes to medication or additional monitoring.
• Support appropriate antimicrobial stewardship.
• Review high-risk medications and associated monitoring.
• Contribute to initiatives designed to improve prescribing quality and reduce medicines-related harm.
• Work with community pharmacies, secondary care providers and other healthcare professionals to resolve medicines-related issues.

Quality and Clinical Governance

The post holder will: -

• Contribute to the achievement of QOF and other contractual or locally commissioned clinical targets.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality-improvement work.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Work in accordance with practice policies, clinical protocols and information-governance requirements.
• Report and contribute to the investigation of significant events, prescribing errors and patient-safety incidents where appropriate.
• Participate in clinical meetings and multidisciplinary discussions as required.
• Maintain appropriate professional registration and fulfil continuing professional development requirements.

Communication and Teamworking

The post holder will: -

• Work as an integral member of the practice multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Provide clear explanations to patients regarding medication changes, benefits, risks and monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, administrative staff, community pharmacists and secondary care teams.
• Develop effective working relationships across the practice and wider Primary Care Network.

Professional Responsibilities

The post holder must: -

• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Hold a recognised Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Practise in accordance with GPhC professional standards.
• Work within their individual scope of competence and seek appropriate support when required.
• Maintain appropriate professional indemnity arrangements.
• Maintain continuing professional development relevant to the role.
• Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Confidentiality

The post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare organisations.

All information must be treated in the strictest confidence and managed in accordance with data protection legislation, NHS information-governance requirements and practice policies.

Safeguarding

The post holder must be aware of their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and must undertake appropriate safeguarding training in accordance with their role.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to comply with the practices health and safety policies and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of colleagues, patients and visitors.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

St. Georges Medical Centre is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing an inclusive working environment. The post holder is expected to treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.

Flexibility

This job description is intended to provide an outline of the main responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. Duties may develop over time in response to changes within the practice, primary care and the wider NHS.

Any significant changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Qualified Independent Prescriber
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, primary care, diabetes or a related area
• Additional recognised qualification or training in diabetes management

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience as a pharmacist
• Experience of undertaking clinical medication reviews
• Experience of medicines optimisation and managing complex medication regimes
• Experience of independent prescribing within own scope of competence
• Experience of managing patients with long-term conditions

Desirable

• Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care
• Experience of managing patients with Type 2 diabetes
• Experience of optimising diabetes medication, including newer therapies
• Experience of Structured Medication Reviews
• Experience of polypharmacy and high-risk medication reviews
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team
• Experience of QOF and other primary care clinical targets

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Strong knowledge of medicines, prescribing and medicines optimisation
• Ability to assess patients and make appropriate evidence-based prescribing decisions
• Ability to recognise the limits of own clinical competence and refer appropriately
• Good understanding of medication monitoring requirements and medicines safety
• Ability to interpret relevant clinical information and blood-test results
• Good understanding of the management of common long-term conditions
• Knowledge of local and national prescribing guidance
• Understanding of antimicrobial stewardship

Desirable

• Strong knowledge and practical experience of diabetes management
• Knowledge of current guidance relating to Type 2 diabetes
• Understanding of cardiovascular and renal risk management in patients with diabetes

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St. George's Medical Centre

Address

7 Sunningfields Road

London

NW4 4QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorgesmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or Digital Health (or experience equivalent to)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy and digital health.
• Experience in IT and electronic prescribing systems
• Extensive experience in configuration of Oracle Health/ Cerner Millennium
• Experience in delivering formal education and training, on complicated subjects, to large groups.
• Demonstrable experience in supervising others.
• Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating and leading on audit.
• Experience working across secondary care setting

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Effective pharmaceutical skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Good negotiating skills
• Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
• Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable / acute demands
• Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others workload
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
• Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
• Implements findings of pharmacy practice research

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated, hardworking
• Reliable with good attendance record
• Be flexible in responding to demands of the service.
• Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street, Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To undertake medicines management accreditations for Medicines Reconciliation, transcribing and patients own drug (POD) checks, carrying out appropriate duties with the guidance of a qualified lead pharmacy technician or pharmacist once accredited.
• To maintain compliance with Kings policies and procedures for Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians. Compliance will be monitored and assessed by the line manager.
• To be the technical link person between wards and pharmacy, and to manage calls and requests as appropriate for the pharmacy team, via the Wifi phones.
• To propose and implement policies and new working practices for ward based pharmacy services that will have an impact in the care group or Division.
• To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for service developments implemented.
• To support the Pharmacy Clinical Services team in the development of the medicines management pharmacy technician service.
• Be able to accuracy check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions, according to policy.
• To be able to use Trust EPIC computer systems to record medication histories, order nonstock medication, endorse PODs and Patient Own Drugs at Home assessments.
• To highlight medicine management incidents using the InPhase system and develop corrective/ preventative action plans with management e.g. fridge incidents, missing orders and dispensing/ administration errors.
• To cover or to participate in dispensary services as necessary including leading the day to day running of the ward based satellite pharmacy if relevant to the speciality. These includes dispensing inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication.
• To participate in the induction of new pharmacy and ward staff as required.
• To participate in the training and supervision of pharmacy technicians to support the implementation of patient-focused service developments as appropriate.
• To be a line manager for a band 3 medicines management pharmacy assistant
• To participate in research and audits undertaken in Pharmacy with regard to pharmacy Clinical Services.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge [BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent] or equivalent.
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Desirable

• HEE Medicines Optimisation course or equivalent
• Successfully completion of development courses relevant to practice

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy, dispensary and clinical services
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Substantial post registration experience in hospital setting
• Experience of training and supervision of pharmacy staff
• Experience of delivery service to patients or the public.

Desirable

• Significant experience post registration relevant to hospital pharmacy practice with assessed competencies
• Experience of research and audit work

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
• Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
• Track record of successfully working within teams
• Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
• Able to motivate self and use initiative
• Be able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses
• Be able to make sound judgments in relation to service provided or patient-specific issues
• Be able to recognise own limitation
• Be able to plan own activities on a day to day and ongoing basis
• Problem solving skills
• Be able to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure by prioritising and managing time effectively
• Be able to work in a busy demand-led service with occasional exposure to verbal aggression from patients
• Be able to organise the supervision of trainees
• To possess highly developed physical skills in relation to accuracy
• Able to participate in pharmacy 7-day service including the Late Duty, Weekend and Bank Holiday Service.

Desirable

• Be able to influence junior medical staff
• Be able to use presentational aids

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.

The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s).

The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.

The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
• Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
• Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining independent prescribing qualifications

Experience

Essential

• In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to communication complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
• Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
• Good IT skills
• Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Produce timely and informative reports
• Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
• Work effectively idependently and as a team member
• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision

Desirable

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience

Other

Essential

• Self-Motivation
• Adaptive
• In date CRB
• Safeguarding audit and children level three
• Information Governance toolkit completion
• Immunisations Status
• Basic life support training
• Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Full Driving Licence
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bolton Community Practice C.I.C

Address

Waters Meeting Health Centre

Waters Meeting Road

Bolton

BL1 8TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.boltoncommunitypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)