Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Senior Support Pharmacist to join our growing Community Services team in Solihull. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safe, effective, and optimised use of medicines across the community and intermediate care settings. About the Role The post holder will play a critical role in delivering specialist pharmaceutical care within our expanded services, which now include: 40 beds at the Elmdon Unit, Solihull Hospital 15 beds at Swallows Meadow Court Working closely with the Pharmacy Community Services team, GPs, elderly care consultants, and the multidisciplinary team, you will: Conduct medication reviews and reconciliation to optimise patient outcomes. Provide expert advice on medicine administration, dosing, and side effect management. Support discharge planning and educate patients to ensure a smooth transition from care settings. Contribute to the development of policies, protocols, and training programs to enhance clinical governance and promote the safe use of medicines. Identify and implement service improvements to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical care. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities Actively participate in multidisciplinary teams, bridging primary, secondary, and tertiary care. Support the delivery of clinical pharmacy services across Solihull's intermediate care settings. Monitor the effectiveness and safety of prescribed medications, supporting prescribers with evidence-based recommendations. Support and mentor junior pharmacists and trainees, promoting a culture of continuous learning and excellence. What We're Looking For You'll be a qualified and experienced pharmacist, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), and passionate about delivering patient-centred care. Ideal candidates will: Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Have experience in providing pharmaceutical care across diverse care settings. Exhibit excellent communication and teaching abilities to support patients and colleagues. Be proactive, innovative, and committed to driving service improvements. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care in a dynamic and supportive environment. You'll work alongside a dedicated team, gaining exposure to a variety of clinical areas while contributing to service developments that improve lives across the Solihull community. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Jackie Yates, Specialist Pharmacist - Community Services, via email Jackie.Yatesuhb.nhs.uk About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise 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, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-9004914 Job locations Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational Master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent relevant qualification) Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Completion of first year of clinical diploma or NHSE/RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway or equivalent, as evidenced by dated communication from HEI or signed-off NQPP documentation. To be willing to work towards a non-medical prescribing qualification Experience Essential Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, covering a range of specialties, or the ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge 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) Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries Able to work with drug budget information Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues Additional Criteria Essential Team worker Good interpersonal skills Good oral, written communication & presentation skills Good computer skills Demonstrates problem solving skills Demonstrates empathy towards patients and carers Able to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines Ability to manage budgets and deliver on cost improvement programmes Able to use initiative and work without supervision when necessary Demonstrates teaching/mentoring skills & ability to motivate other staff Able to interact with clinical and managerial staff Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills Professional manner Well-motivated and reliable Capacity to work calmly under pressure Ability to travel across all Trust sites as required by job role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational Master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent relevant qualification) Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Completion of first year of clinical diploma or NHSE/RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway or equivalent, as evidenced by dated communication from HEI or signed-off NQPP documentation. To be willing to work towards a non-medical prescribing qualification Experience Essential Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, covering a range of specialties, or the ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge 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) Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries Able to work with drug budget information Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues Additional Criteria Essential Team worker Good interpersonal skills Good oral, written communication & presentation skills Good computer skills Demonstrates problem solving skills Demonstrates empathy towards patients and carers Able to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines Ability to manage budgets and deliver on cost improvement programmes Able to use initiative and work without supervision when necessary Demonstrates teaching/mentoring skills & ability to motivate other staff Able to interact with clinical and managerial staff Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills Professional manner Well-motivated and reliable Capacity to work calmly under pressure Ability to travel across all Trust sites as required by job 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. 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)