Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Pharmacist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape pharmaceutical care for patients with complex gastroenterology and nutritional needs, with opportunity to work within the multidisciplinary team (MDT). This role is available as a progressional post should you not meet the full job specification, information has been included in the attached documents. Main duties of the job In this role, you will: Leads and delivers the day-to-day clinical pharmacy service to gastroenterology through a team approach across the service Acts as the lead for pharmacy service to gastroenterology and nutrition on the Birmingham Heartlands site Work collaboratively with the Nutrition support team with a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Interprets the needs of the specialty and negotiates a range of pharmacy services to meet them. Plans and implements developments to the pharmacy service to the speciality. Also acts as a senior clinical pharmacist in various specialties. Represents pharmacy in relevant specialist networks, and in joint work with our locality Primary Care Trusts and other bodies at local or regional level. Line manages Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Trainee Pharmacists and Undergraduate Pharmacists seconded to the specialty for experience. To take full part in clinical/dispensary rota and bank holidays duties. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-9004970 Job locations Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 years vocational Master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent) Post-graduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent experience Working towards Level I Faculty Membership with the RPS Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council Experience Essential Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience in gastroenterology and nutrition. Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care Experience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in gastroenterology and nutrition. Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries Able to work with drug budget information Demonstrates good knowledge gastroenterology and nutrition and current issues Previous involvement in clinical trials Additional Criteria Essential Team worker Good interpersonal skills Good oral, written communication & presentation skills Good computer skills Demonstrates problem solving skills Demonstrates empathy towards patients and carers Able to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines Ability to manage budgets and deliver on cost improvement programmes Able to use initiative and work without supervision when necessary Demonstrates teaching/mentoring skills & ability to motivate other staff Able to interact with clinical and managerial staff Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills Professional manner Well-motivated and reliable Able to work with all grades of staff Capacity to work calmly under pressure Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 years vocational Master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent) Post-graduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent experience Working towards Level I Faculty Membership with the RPS Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council Experience Essential Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience in gastroenterology and nutrition. Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care Experience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in gastroenterology and nutrition. Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries Able to work with drug budget information Demonstrates good knowledge gastroenterology and nutrition and current issues Previous involvement in clinical trials Additional Criteria Essential Team worker Good interpersonal skills Good oral, written communication & presentation skills Good computer skills Demonstrates problem solving skills Demonstrates empathy towards patients and carers Able to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines Ability to manage budgets and deliver on cost improvement programmes Able to use initiative and work without supervision when necessary Demonstrates teaching/mentoring skills & ability to motivate other staff Able to interact with clinical and managerial staff Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills Professional manner Well-motivated and reliable Able to work with all grades of staff Capacity to work calmly under pressure 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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)