Job summary Would you like to be part of a dynamic team leading our pharmacy Governance and Medication Safety agenda within the Medicines Resource Centre (MRC) team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust? We are a strongly patient focussed team who are passionate about our roles, support and develop each other and our colleagues, across our healthcare system. Main duties of the job The post-holder will be the lead for the provision and assurance of our governance and medication safety agenda in line with agreed objectives. You will manage and reduce medicines related risks and ensure that the Trust Medicines Policy and medicines legislation is complied with. You will be supported by and line manage the Medicines Safety Pharmacy Technician. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 434-SCS6874987-A Job locations Wycombe Hospital Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe HP11 2TT Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Person Specification Education, Qualification & Training Essential Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Post-graduate diploma/MSc in clinically-based pharmacy or recognised equivalent Pharmacy degree (BPharm, BSc or MPharm) Independent prescribing qualification. Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical society Independent Prescribing qualification Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential Able to prioritise and manage own workload Work, communicate and provide effective leadership within a team Clear and concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a legible manner. To have a positive attitude, be able to recognise and communicate need for change and be able to participate in change management processes. Able to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues. Able to recognise and embrace new ideas and developments in clinical practice and implement under supervision of superiors Prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for personal and service development Experience Essential Considerable hospital pharmacy experience at Post Registration Pharmacist level Delivery of pharmacy services to a range of specialities Evidence of significant relevant Continuing Professional Development Experience of project management Experience of training of other pharmacy staff Experience in pre-registration training Special Circustances Essential Able to travel to other sites within the Trust and to venues for training. Person Specification Education, Qualification & Training Essential Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Post-graduate diploma/MSc in clinically-based pharmacy or recognised equivalent Pharmacy degree (BPharm, BSc or MPharm) Independent prescribing qualification. Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical society Independent Prescribing qualification Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential Able to prioritise and manage own workload Work, communicate and provide effective leadership within a team Clear and concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a legible manner. To have a positive attitude, be able to recognise and communicate need for change and be able to participate in change management processes. Able to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues. Able to recognise and embrace new ideas and developments in clinical practice and implement under supervision of superiors Prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for personal and service development Experience Essential Considerable hospital pharmacy experience at Post Registration Pharmacist level Delivery of pharmacy services to a range of specialities Evidence of significant relevant Continuing Professional Development Experience of project management Experience of training of other pharmacy staff Experience in pre-registration training Special Circustances Essential Able to travel to other sites within the Trust and to venues for training. 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Wycombe Hospital Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe HP11 2TT Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)