Job summary We are very excited to be able to offer a new rotational programme at a more senior level to you and our pharmacists at NGH. This will enable you to continue your development and increase your skills and knowledge across a wider portfolio before deciding to specialise. You will be working within the friendly and supportive Pharmacy Clinical Team to provide a comprehensive medicines optimisation and management service within a designated clinical area for a 6-month rotation. The specialities will include: Medicine - Admissions, ED, Renal, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, amongst others Surgery - General (inc. Vascular), Gynae, H&N, T&O, Critical Care, POAC ePMA/Digital with a clinical speciality Paediatrics Medicines Information / Safety / Training / High Cost Medicines Other clinical areas where service opportunities allow. Main duties of the job To work within a clinical specialty for 6 months at a time, building relations with other staff to ensure safe and effective medicines optimisation for patients. To actively participate in ward rounds and fully integrate within the speciality multidisciplinary team If available within the speciality, to work in pharmacy led clinics To undertake projects or developments within the speciality eg Quality Improvements, Audits, Research. To contribute to guideline, PGD developments within the speciality. To carry out root cause analysis of medicine related incidents which have occurred within the speciality and attend or present at governance meetings. To undertake training of pharmacy and other healthcare professionals within the speciality. About us Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum / pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 265-6247301-D Job locations Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Billing Road Northampton NN1 5BD Job description Job responsibilities To work with the Pharmacy Clinical Team to provide a comprehensive Pharmacy Service within a designated clinical area, specialities including: Medicine Admissions, ED, Renal, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, amongst others Surgery General (inc. Vascular), Gynae, H&N, T&O, Critical Care, POAC ePMA/Digital with a clinical speciality Paediatrics Medicines Information / Safety / Training / High Cost Medicines Other clinical areas where service opportunities allow Additional responsibilities within the clinical area as specified below: Providing a Clinical and Specialist Pharmacist role Managing (planning, organising, monitoring, controlling, developing staff etc) Training of pharmacy staff and the wider multidisciplinary team Service development including Quality Improvement projects, preparation of guidelines Speciality Pharmacy Role To work within a clinical specialty for 6months at a time, building relations with other staff to ensure safe and effective medicines optimisation for patients. To actively participate in ward rounds and fully integrate within the speciality multidisciplinary team If available within the speciality, to work in pharmacy led clinics To undertake projects or developments within the speciality eg Quality Improvements, Audits, Research. To contribute to guideline, PGD developments within the speciality. To carry out root cause analysis of medicine related incidents which have occurred within the speciality and attend or present at governance meetings. Clinical Services To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, effective and economical use of medicines and to challenge poor practice. To optimise medicines management by reconciling drug histories, performing structured medication reviews and using patients own medicines. To detect, record and report adverse drug reactions to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and via Datix as per Trust Policy or via practice policy, as appropriate. To record your clinical activity and to monitor the outcome of your advice. To monitor interventions in treatment to identify training and information needs. To fulfil the requirements of the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards for Hospital Service Optimising Patient outcomes from medicine. To participate in CQUINs and QIPPs at NGH. To implement countywide and local prescribing strategies within the Trust and your practices. Support the expansion of EPMA within the speciality. To undertake validation duties in the dispensary within NGH. To supervise, check and, if necessary undertake the supply of medicines in NGH. Technical checking is in place; pharmacists make initial validations and have a professional responsibility to decide on the need for their further involvement in the supply process. To optimise medicines through prescribing role operating within areas of competence (where appropriately qualified and authorised via the Trust NMP register). Job description Job responsibilities To work with the Pharmacy Clinical Team to provide a comprehensive Pharmacy Service within a designated clinical area, specialities including: Medicine Admissions, ED, Renal, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, amongst others Surgery General (inc. Vascular), Gynae, H&N, T&O, Critical Care, POAC ePMA/Digital with a clinical speciality Paediatrics Medicines Information / Safety / Training / High Cost Medicines Other clinical areas where service opportunities allow Additional responsibilities within the clinical area as specified below: Providing a Clinical and Specialist Pharmacist role Managing (planning, organising, monitoring, controlling, developing staff etc) Training of pharmacy staff and the wider multidisciplinary team Service development including Quality Improvement projects, preparation of guidelines Speciality Pharmacy Role To work within a clinical specialty for 6months at a time, building relations with other staff to ensure safe and effective medicines optimisation for patients. To actively participate in ward rounds and fully integrate within the speciality multidisciplinary team If available within the speciality, to work in pharmacy led clinics To undertake projects or developments within the speciality eg Quality Improvements, Audits, Research. To contribute to guideline, PGD developments within the speciality. To carry out root cause analysis of medicine related incidents which have occurred within the speciality and attend or present at governance meetings. Clinical Services To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, effective and economical use of medicines and to challenge poor practice. To optimise medicines management by reconciling drug histories, performing structured medication reviews and using patients own medicines. To detect, record and report adverse drug reactions to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and via Datix as per Trust Policy or via practice policy, as appropriate. To record your clinical activity and to monitor the outcome of your advice. To monitor interventions in treatment to identify training and information needs. To fulfil the requirements of the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards for Hospital Service Optimising Patient outcomes from medicine. To participate in CQUINs and QIPPs at NGH. To implement countywide and local prescribing strategies within the Trust and your practices. Support the expansion of EPMA within the speciality. To undertake validation duties in the dispensary within NGH. To supervise, check and, if necessary undertake the supply of medicines in NGH. Technical checking is in place; pharmacists make initial validations and have a professional responsibility to decide on the need for their further involvement in the supply process. To optimise medicines through prescribing role operating within areas of competence (where appropriately qualified and authorised via the Trust NMP register). Person Specification Skills Essential Excellent communication Ability to prioritise Ability to delegate Ability to work under pressure Computer skills, eg databases Presentation skills Ability to work alone and as a team member Time management Knowledge and Experience Essential Post-registration clinical pharmacy experience within hospital, PCN, community including at least four of the following specialties: Medicine (or medical specialties), Care of the Older Person, Surgery (or surgical specialties), Paediatrics, Medicines Information, Oncology/Haematology, Aseptics (this would normally be achieved over at least a 2-3 year period). Good clinical knowledge Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Skill mix /role of Technicians in Clinical Services Awareness of interface issues Teaching, supervising and training staff Undertaken service improvement / quality improvement projects / audits / research projects Appraisals/personal development NHS arrangements, eg CCGs, NICE, CQC, Clinical Governance, PCNs, NHS Digital Desirable Staff supervision Attendance on Consultant-led ward rounds Experience of prescribing within a speciality to optimise medicines for specific patient groups. Recruitment process Experience of electronic prescribing and administration systems and electronic patient records. Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential BPharm or MPharm degree Member of General Pharmaceutical Council Achieved (or working towards) postgraduate clinical qualification (or equivalent knowledge/experience) CPD portfolio Desirable Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing Member of UKCPA, PCPA, BOPA or other relevant specialist body Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes Essential Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality, diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users. Both full time and part time candidates should have the ability to work shifts that will cover 7 days of the week as the NHS moves towards 7 day service provision. Smart appearance Enthusiasm Confidence Influential Integrity and personal credibility Innovative Willingness to learn and develop personally Self-motivated and able to motivate others to achieve a high level of performance Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands Desirable Effective leadership qualities Strives for excellence Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the organisation Proactive and solution focused Emotionally resilient Person Specification Skills Essential Excellent communication Ability to prioritise Ability to delegate Ability to work under pressure Computer skills, eg databases Presentation skills Ability to work alone and as a team member Time management Knowledge and Experience Essential Post-registration clinical pharmacy experience within hospital, PCN, community including at least four of the following specialties: Medicine (or medical specialties), Care of the Older Person, Surgery (or surgical specialties), Paediatrics, Medicines Information, Oncology/Haematology, Aseptics (this would normally be achieved over at least a 2-3 year period). Good clinical knowledge Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Skill mix /role of Technicians in Clinical Services Awareness of interface issues Teaching, supervising and training staff Undertaken service improvement / quality improvement projects / audits / research projects Appraisals/personal development NHS arrangements, eg CCGs, NICE, CQC, Clinical Governance, PCNs, NHS Digital Desirable Staff supervision Attendance on Consultant-led ward rounds Experience of prescribing within a speciality to optimise medicines for specific patient groups. Recruitment process Experience of electronic prescribing and administration systems and electronic patient records. Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential BPharm or MPharm degree Member of General Pharmaceutical Council Achieved (or working towards) postgraduate clinical qualification (or equivalent knowledge/experience) CPD portfolio Desirable Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing Member of UKCPA, PCPA, BOPA or other relevant specialist body Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes Essential Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality, diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users. Both full time and part time candidates should have the ability to work shifts that will cover 7 days of the week as the NHS moves towards 7 day service provision. Smart appearance Enthusiasm Confidence Influential Integrity and personal credibility Innovative Willingness to learn and develop personally Self-motivated and able to motivate others to achieve a high level of performance Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands Desirable Effective leadership qualities Strives for excellence Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the organisation Proactive and solution focused Emotionally resilient 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 Northampton General Hospital Address Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Billing Road Northampton NN1 5BD Employer's website https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)