Job summary Are you a current post-registration hospital pharmacist or clinical pharmacist working in another area of practice? Are you looking to gain varied and exciting specialist experience in our hospital's Tertiary and specialist areas? If so, University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Trust (UHBW) has an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team, working at the forefront of: Cardiac Services in the Bristol Heart Institute (BHI) Oncology and haematology in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) Ophthalmology in the Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) Clinical commissioning and management ofhigh cost drugs (BRI) Acute medicines and antimicrobial stewardship management (BRI) Do you want to join a friendly, thriving and innovative team committed to providing the best possible pharmaceutical care? Our UHBW Bristol site is comprised of 7 hospitals in Bristol city centre, providing local and regional acute services for South Bristol, South West England and parts of South Wales. We are looking for motivated and ambitious new team members to join our specialist clinical rotational pharmacists. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate post-registration experience in clinical practice with development against the RPS Foundation Pharmacy Framework, will be GPhC registered and be able to demonstrate their experience in clinical practice through application and interview showcasing their readiness to move into a more specialist role. Main duties of the job The UHBW Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Development Pathway provides clinical rotations, supervision and projects to equip pharmacists to progress in line with the RPS Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum to progress to the next level in their career. Our program includes: 8-month rotations in Bristol through ophthalmology, cardiac services,haematology and oncology, acute medicines and antimicrobial stewardship, and clinical commissioning A commitment to incorporate additionalexcitingopportunities into each rotation as they arise Developmental support against the RPS Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum through clinical diploma, independent prescribing and ePortfolio as appropriate for the learner The postholder will be required to work mainly across the Bristol site, and to participate in the departmental late, weekend, bank-holiday and non-residential on-call service rotas. Weekend shifts will be managed with a commensurate weekday off-duty day. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 11 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 387-DT-5230-NG Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin Street Bristol BS2 8HW Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, an overview of our offering to you and the main responsibilities; please refer to the job description, supporting document and development pathway attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, an overview of our offering to you and the main responsibilities; please refer to the job description, supporting document and development pathway attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Master's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Postgraduate certificate (or equivalent) in Clinical Pharmacy (applicants who are approaching completion of their certificate will be considered for the role). Other relevant experience outside of a Postgraduate certificate will be considered for appropriate candidates Desirable Membership of a relevant pharmacy professional group or body Post graduate diploma or Master's degree in clinical pharmacy Independent prescribing Leadership qualification or NHS-approved course Knowledge and experience Essential Evidence of UK hospital pharmacy experience Previous experience of audit or quality improvement One-to-one and small group teaching Knowledge of common conditions encountered in area of practice and of safe and appropriate drug treatments Knowledge of the legal framework for the dispensing, prescribing and administering of medicines Desirable Quality improvement methodology and project working Line-management Skills and abilities Essential Ability to operate multiple clinical digital systems Excellent oral and written communication skills Problem identification and solving Prioritisation and task management Lateral thinking Ability to critically analyse prescriptions for clinical appropriateness Can organise own and other's work to meet agreed deadlines Ability to make safe and clinically relevant decisions in high pressure environments Desirable Ability to manage a small team of junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on a daily basis Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Master's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Postgraduate certificate (or equivalent) in Clinical Pharmacy (applicants who are approaching completion of their certificate will be considered for the role). Other relevant experience outside of a Postgraduate certificate will be considered for appropriate candidates Desirable Membership of a relevant pharmacy professional group or body Post graduate diploma or Master's degree in clinical pharmacy Independent prescribing Leadership qualification or NHS-approved course Knowledge and experience Essential Evidence of UK hospital pharmacy experience Previous experience of audit or quality improvement One-to-one and small group teaching Knowledge of common conditions encountered in area of practice and of safe and appropriate drug treatments Knowledge of the legal framework for the dispensing, prescribing and administering of medicines Desirable Quality improvement methodology and project working Line-management Skills and abilities Essential Ability to operate multiple clinical digital systems Excellent oral and written communication skills Problem identification and solving Prioritisation and task management Lateral thinking Ability to critically analyse prescriptions for clinical appropriateness Can organise own and other's work to meet agreed deadlines Ability to make safe and clinically relevant decisions in high pressure environments Desirable Ability to manage a small team of junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on a daily basis 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 Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin Street Bristol BS2 8HW Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)