Advanced Pharmacist - Anti-coagulation and Thrombosis
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Main area: Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week)
Job ref: 372-FSS2723
Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Town: Huddersfield
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59
Interview date: 03/04/2025
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our clinical pharmacy team as our Advanced Pharmacist - lead for anticoagulation service and thrombosis.
You will be responsible for leadership of the anticoagulation service with direct responsibility for management of the anticoagulation team (pharmacists, nurses, and healthcare assistants) in addition to being the Trust lead pharmacist for thrombosis. The post holder will provide inreach and outreach services for patients ensuring continuity of care during hospital admissions.
Ideally, you should have experience of anticoagulation and thrombosis treatments, management of staff, and service delivery.
In addition to excellent communication and leadership skills, you will have previous experience of working within a clinical environment. You will need to be confident collaborating with clinicians, managers, nurses, and others to ensure that pharmaceutical care of patients is optimised.
Main duties of the job
You will be registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have successfully completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or be able to demonstrate equivalent and transferrable experience. You will also be a registered non-medical prescriber.
Training and support will be given, and a commitment to continuing professional development is essential.
The role will include participation in weekend working and may include on-call commitment.
Applicants should have knowledge of therapeutics and medicine use and experience of audit, risk management and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff.
This role is critical to providing a high-quality clinical service to patients. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, able to align their values with those of the organisation, have the ability to delegate effectively, and work as part of a team with a ‘can do’ positive attitude.
Working for our organisation
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Support the Director of Pharmacy in setting the strategic direction of the Anticoagulant Service
* Manage the Anticoagulant service
* Continually review the quality and standards of the Anticoagulant service and implement changes.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and guidelines relating to anticoagulation and thrombosis.
* Provide expert advice and recommendations relating to anticoagulation and thrombosis management
* This model will include working over weekends and bank holidays
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
* Pharm or equivalent degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council
* Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Non-medical prescriber
* Working towards RPS or HEE advanced framework portfolio
* Management/Leadership training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
* Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice
* Experience managing staff
* Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience
* Management of drug budgets
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
* Planning and organisational skills
* Problem-solving and analytical skills
* Significant relevant and recent experience in Acute Medicine/ED
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Self-motivating and ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff
* Able to effect and manage change
* Demonstrate commitment to CPD
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.
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