Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Hepatology and Gastroenterology
Band 8a - Band 8b (depending on experience)
Main area: Pharmacy
Grade: Band 8a - Band 8b (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 419-140125-ACP-PY
Site: York Hospital
Town: York
Salary: £53,755 - £72,293 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 28/01/2025 23:59
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your mail folders regularly.
Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe, effective care to our local population.
We are looking for an experienced clinical pharmacist with demonstrated leadership skills to join our Trust and lead a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to the hepatology and gastroenterology directorates.
You will have proven experience in a hospital pharmacy setting, with extensive experience working in a clinical role. Experience in prescribing independently for hepatology and gastroenterology patients is required to apply for this role at the 8b level. However, individuals without this experience can apply for this role at the 8a level, and training and development will be provided to enable progression.
You will have excellent communication skills, a commitment to patient care, and experience of directorate working, including managing high-cost drugs and contributing to clinical guidelines and protocols and education programmes. You will also oversee the clinical pharmacy service to hepatology and gastroenterology.
Main Duties of the Job
* Be a visible pharmacy leader and role model with the accountability and responsibility for the provision and development of safe, effective, and cost-effective pharmacy services to hepatology and gastroenterology.
* Develop a strategic plan for the operational delivery of clinical pharmacy services to hepatology and gastroenterology, supporting a positive patient experience and the medicines optimisation agenda.
* Seek and implement timely initiatives and policies to improve quality, safety, performance, service delivery, and patient flow.
* Work as an independent prescriber in HCV clinics, PBC clinics, hepatology clinics, and on in-patient wards.
* Support the education and development of the clinical pharmacy workforce including Pharmacists, Medicines Management Technicians, and Medicines Management Assistants.
* Manage, appraise, and develop pharmacy staff within the team, including setting objectives, ensuring adequate training, and overseeing performance.
* Act as a DPP for pharmacist independent prescribers.
* Promote the safe, rational, and cost-effective use of medicines, working closely with nursing, medical staff, and healthcare managers.
* Develop clinical guidelines and policies to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines and advanced therapies.
Working for Our Organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer, please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
* First Degree in pharmacy (Masters or equivalent).
* Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Continuous Professional Development to meet the requirements of the GPhC.
* Postgraduate qualification in pharmacy at least to Diploma/MSc level, relevant to post or equivalent experience.
* Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain or specialist pharmacist group.
* Management training.
* Doctorate in Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience.
* Member of RPS Faculty.
Experience & Knowledge Required
* Broad post-registration experience, at least part of which must be of hospital pharmacy.
* A length of experience sufficient to gain the competencies required for the post.
* Knowledge of Medicines & Pharmacy Legislation, professional ethics, Health & Safety, and the wider Health Service.
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance, Medicines Optimisation, Patient Safety, Risk Management, NICE guidance, Shared Care Guidelines, and the development agenda relevant to the post.
* Experience of managing a team of professional and support staff.
Skills & Attributes
* Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
* Able to influence and persuade patients and professionals with respect to safe, economical, and effective use of medicines.
* Strong team player.
* Evidence of service development/improvement and/or project management.
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
* Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in this organisation.
* Good listener.
* Reliable, highly organised, can work flexibly and to deadlines.
Values, Drivers & Motivators
* Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Pursue Excellence.
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
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