Job summary We will consider part time/flexible working arrangements for the right candidate. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic pharmacist to join our team of pharmacists and medicines management technicians across the surgical services at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role encompasses a variety of speciality and surgical rotations including: General Surgery Trauma & Orthopaedics Gastroenterology This is a challenging and dynamic role that will allow successful applicants to strengthen their clinical knowledge and expertise, whilst also enhancing their consultation and assessment skills. Additionally you will also be able to develop your negotiation, influencing, leadership and management skills. In doing so, you will be required to; Act as a positive role model for medicines management and medicines optimisation for pharmacy colleagues and other health care professionals, Utilise transcribing or prescribing skills effectively to enhance patient care and patient safety, Regularly participate in clinical audit and service improvements within the relevant clinical areas, Be involved in the preparation of policies and procedures, Be involved in risk reporting and management, Provide relevant and up to date education and training to pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals. Main duties of the job The pharmacy department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be dedicated to your development, supporting you in your new role with various internal and external educational opportunities available to help you further develop both your clinical and professional skills. The department hosts over 200 members of staff and provides a stimulating, friendly, and professionally rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical expertise and professionalism. The successful candidate will work 8.30am-5pm Monday - Friday (flexible/condensed working considered), and will also be included in extended hours, weekend and on-call rotas, which are currently; 1 day weekend working once every 5 weeks (reimbursed with a weekday off the following week), 1 'late night' shift every 2 weeks (working hours 9am-5.30pm), On call duties on a rolling rota basis, approximately 1 in 50. South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is situated in the Tees Valley just a step away from the North Yorkshire Moors and coast and is well connected nationally and regionally by road, rail and air. Hospital services are provided from two main sites, the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton. The James Cook University Hospital is designated as a Major Trauma Centre and as a Tertiary Care centre. If you have any questions regarding this post, we would love to discuss with you more About us Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust Values and Behaviours Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7. Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 328-CD-6694523 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen. Job description Job responsibilities Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience as a hospital pharmacist Desirable Previous experience of audit and service development. Participation in staff training. Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent). Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Certificate in Pharmacist Independent Prescribing, or working towards this qualification Skills Essential Analytical and judgmental skills. Problem solving skills. Ability to communicate complex information to patients and colleagues Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience as a hospital pharmacist Desirable Previous experience of audit and service development. Participation in staff training. Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent). Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Certificate in Pharmacist Independent Prescribing, or working towards this qualification Skills Essential Analytical and judgmental skills. Problem solving skills. Ability to communicate complex information to patients and colleagues 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)