Job Summary
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we acknowledge that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff. We offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support their personal and career development objectives.
We are seeking talented, motivated, and enthusiastic pharmacists to join the Pharmacy team at University Hospitals Birmingham and Aston University, teaching the next generation of pharmacists.
The role is split with 50% of the week spent working as a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist on the UHB Birmingham Heartlands Hospital site and the other 50% acting as Teacher Practitioner with Aston University involved with teaching at the University and leading/coordinating undergraduate visits at the Trust.
The post holder will work closely with the other Specialist Clinical Pharmacists and the pharmacy operational team to ensure day-to-day provision of the clinical pharmacy service to wards/departments. They will deliver a high-quality specialist clinical pharmacy service to selected directorates and will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to specific clinical areas.
Main Duties of the Job
The post will enable further development of your clinical leadership and educational skills. You will lead and deliver the provision of clinical pharmacy teaching and placements at Heartlands Hospital, and contribute to the delivery, development, and assessment of university-based teaching for students on programmes within the Aston University School of Pharmacy, mainly relating to the Master of Pharmacy degree. You will be able to explore and engage with clinical and pedagogic research within your area of interest/expertise.
Benefits of Joining Our Team at UHB
* Work with a fantastic team that contributes to regional initiatives that report to the Medicines Management Advisory Group to improve quality of care across the interface.
* Excellent learning/development opportunities to ensure the post-holder can undertake clinical duties independently working alongside a specialist team.
* Post-graduate training in pharmacy and support to utilise non-medical prescribing (NMP) or support to undertake if not completed.
* Protected learning during work hours to facilitate your development.
* Access to trust health and wellbeing initiatives and a variety of staff networks.
* Access to exclusive benefits for you and your family including NHS discounts at various retailers, restaurants, and leisure facilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
* Vocational Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent).
* Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Has completed a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent advanced practice.
* Willing to work towards a non-medical prescribing qualification.
Desirable:
* Has completed a non-medical prescribing course and registered as an NMP with the GPhC.
* Working towards Level I Faculty Membership with the RPS.
Experience
Essential:
* Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in complex clinical pharmacy settings.
* Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high-quality pharmaceutical care.
* Experience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients.
* Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Additional Criteria:
* Able to demonstrate a professional approach.
* Well-motivated and reliable.
* Able to work with all grades and staff roles.
* Able to work calmly under pressure.
* Able to travel across all Trust sites as required by job role.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS
Employer's Website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm
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