Job summary Looking for a new challenge working within a dynamic and friendly team? Look no further We have an exciting development opportunity for a Band 8a Advanced Clinical Pharmacist with a speciality in Women and Children at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (part of the Humber Health Partnership). This may be offered as a Band 7-8a progression role depending on experience. You will undertake a structured process, receiving additional support from the established team at Hull Royal Infirmary, to achieve Advanced Clinical Pharmacist status and, upon successful completion of your objectives, demonstrate high quality acute clinical pharmacy skills, together with leading a team. A ward-based role, working flexibly to deliver activities across 3 major acute sites within the Group. Most of the activities will be at our Grimsby and Scunthorpe hospital sites, and occasional requirements to travel to our Teaching Hospital at Hull Royal Infirmary (depending on service demands) whilst participating in rotas and/or shift working as necessary, including weekend and bank holidays. Base site will be agreed upon job offer, and travel expenses (or alternative travel arrangements) will be provided for travel between the Group sites. Please note that there are no public transport links between the Group sites; the ability to drive is essential for this role. We are looking forward to meeting you Site visits, information and virtual meetings available on request. Main duties of the job The postholder would be responsible for providing an advanced clinical pharmacist service within the Women and Children Directorate. This role requires excellent organisational and interpersonal skills alongside sound clinical knowledge and relevant experience. We are a successful, innovative and forward-thinking department with patient care at the centre of decision making. We actively use skill mix and role development to enhance job content and quality at all levels of the department. The department is supported by a robust management team, Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Support Worker structure that enables our Advanced Clinical Pharmacists to be actively involved in and focus on clinical and professional aspects of patient care. You will be responsible for managing and supervising the duties of Pharmacists, Pre-registration Pharmacists and ward support technicians within the clinical team. You will be responsible for supporting the medicines information services and training pharmacy staff to deliver these services. You will support the Clinical Pharmacy Team Manager in the delivery of the Pharmacy Vision and Values Strategy together with the other Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders. The Trust has acknowledged the high quality of the services delivered by our clinical teams but we recognise the need for further integration of our pharmacists into clinical specialties to deliver a more strategic perspective of medicines optimisation and improve patient care. About us We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people. We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/ Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. "We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers". Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 208-F80B53-24-21 Job locations Diana Princess of Wales Hospital Scartho road Grimsby DN33 2BA Job description Job responsibilities We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Job description Job responsibilities We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential A vocational Master's degree in Pharmacy plus pre-registration training resulting in registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy qualification or proven level of equivalent experience Desirable Accredited pre-registration pharmacy student tutor and / or accredited clinical pharmacy diploma tutor Independent Prescribing qualification MFRPSI Occuaptional Exp & Abilities Essential Previous hospital Pharmacy experience as a Clinical Pharmacist (minimum of four years post qualification including a minimum of 12 months post qualification experience in relevant specialist area) Previous experience of supervising / mentoring junior colleagues Desirable Previous experience of recruiting / day to day sickness / absence issues Experience of risk management Experience of health and safety issues Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential A vocational Master's degree in Pharmacy plus pre-registration training resulting in registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy qualification or proven level of equivalent experience Desirable Accredited pre-registration pharmacy student tutor and / or accredited clinical pharmacy diploma tutor Independent Prescribing qualification MFRPSI Occuaptional Exp & Abilities Essential Previous hospital Pharmacy experience as a Clinical Pharmacist (minimum of four years post qualification including a minimum of 12 months post qualification experience in relevant specialist area) Previous experience of supervising / mentoring junior colleagues Desirable Previous experience of recruiting / day to day sickness / absence issues Experience of risk management Experience of health and safety issues 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 Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust Address Diana Princess of Wales Hospital Scartho road Grimsby DN33 2BA Employer's website https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)