Job summary We are looking for a lead pharmacist to take overarching responsibility for our service to the rheumatology department and our trauma and orthopaedic wards. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, open minded and dynamic pharmacist who is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal / relationship building skills. You will lead the pharmacy clinical service within your specialty day to day at the Southend Hospital site, supporting the site Clinical Lead Pharmacist by ensuring patients receive a safe and effective service. You will work closely with the other lead clinical pharmacists for rheumatology and medicine based at the Basildon and Broomfield sites. The successful candidate will need to be an experienced pharmacist that has worked across a variety of clinical areas and is now ready to specialise in adult medicine. You will have experience in good service delivery and management, and a proven track record of delivering change within dynamic environments. We look forward to receiving your application if you are interested in the role and believe you have the qualities we require Main duties of the job Main duties of the role will include : Providing a clinical service to the wards, discharge and outpatients service Attend clinical ward rounds, clinical and multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate Regularly recording clinical interventions and activities. Provide specialist pharmaceutical information to medical, nursing and other staff within the Trust where appropriate. Promote the safe, appropriate and economic use of drugs. Counsel and advise patients on use of medicines. Take part in the emergency on-call pharmacist rota. Working alone as the on call pharmacist, provide: medicines information, advice and supply out of hours, and sourcing of urgently required drugs from external suppliers. To support the Trust Medication Safety Officer and Pharmacy RiskGovernance Pharmacy Team with the medicines optimisation and governance agenda. Monitor the safe and secure storage of medication both within the pharmacy department and on the wards. Implement local and national guidelines where appropriate e.g. NICE. Supervise trainee pharmacists, undergraduate students and ward-based technicians. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 390-CSS-SO-9467 Job locations Southend Prittlewell Chase Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0RY Job description Job responsibilities The Pharmacy department has a 'can do' attitude and strives to provide the best service possible at all times to our patients and our colleagues. The pharmacy vision is to be a 'service without walls', integrated within the ward teams supporting excellent patient care. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do within pharmacy.We are a multicultural department with a very friendly atmosphere. We look after each other as well as the patients within our care. For more information regarding detail of expected duties and personal specifications, please read the attached job description & person specification document Job description Job responsibilities The Pharmacy department has a 'can do' attitude and strives to provide the best service possible at all times to our patients and our colleagues. The pharmacy vision is to be a 'service without walls', integrated within the ward teams supporting excellent patient care. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do within pharmacy.We are a multicultural department with a very friendly atmosphere. We look after each other as well as the patients within our care. For more information regarding detail of expected duties and personal specifications, please read the attached job description & person specification document Person Specification Clinical Pharmacy PG Essential Masters Diploma L2 Diploma L1 Desirable Membership of RPS & active Membership of clinical group e.g. UKCPA & active Experience Essential Management experience Directorate activity Essential Experience in e.g. MMGs, PGDs, finance reports, teaching Person Specification Clinical Pharmacy PG Essential Masters Diploma L2 Diploma L1 Desirable Membership of RPS & active Membership of clinical group e.g. UKCPA & active Experience Essential Management experience Directorate activity Essential Experience in e.g. MMGs, PGDs, finance reports, teaching 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Southend Prittlewell Chase Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0RY Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)