Job summary Pharmacy Department Advanced Clinical Pharmacist: Family Services and Surgery (Maternity Cover) Full Time (1.0 WTE) - one year. Secondments considered. We are looking for a forward thinking, motivated pharmacist to join our expanding team. You will work directly with our Advanced Pharmacists who have experience and practice depth having worked across different practice sectors and in leading teaching hospitals UK wide. As part of the pharmacy team you will have the opportunity to work across a range of surgical and family services specialities and gain experience with the pain and nutrition teams. Key responsibilities include: Supporting provision of the clinical pharmacy service to Critical Care and the High Dependency Unit Supervision and support to our medicines management technicians and Foundation & Specialist pharmacists Working as an independent prescriber Financial reporting, formulary management, horizon scanning and implementation of national guidance Review of incident reports and DATIX to improve processes and practice to ensure safer medicines use Contributing to the training and development of medical, nursing and allied healthcare professionals You will be a non-medical independent prescriber or working towards this qualification. Main duties of the job The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering clinical pharmacy services to a range of specialties including patients in Level 2/3 beds. You will be committed to a high standard of medicines management and demonstrate excellent communication and mentoring skills. The role requires strong prioritisation and time management skills to enable you to work efficiently and effectively as part of the wider healthcare team. You will demonstrate the highest level of commitment to patient safety and be committed to delivering outstanding medicines management. The clinical pharmacy team comprises clinical pharmacists, medicines management technicians and trainees. You will be a highly valued member of the Critical Care and Pharmacy teams, a role model and mentor for foundation pharmacists. About us Our staff are our greatest asset so your growth and development is prioritised. Training and development opportunities are fully supported to enable all staff to achieve their potential. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff. Applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share will be considered. Please call to talk to us about the opportunities available. There is the possibility that accommodation can be provided on site. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, award winning, modern hospital situated within walking distance of the historic town centre of Dorchester and a stones throw from wonderful sandy seaside in Weymouth. As a Trust we employ over 3,000 staff and provide acute hospital services to a population of around 250,000 across Weymouth, Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset and the Isle of Purbeck. In addition we provide renal services for patients throughout Dorset and South Somerset. Dorchester has Roman roots, is an original medieval market town and offers the new Brewery Square and 1610 leisure complex as vibrant and sophisticated leisure and shopping opportunities. Direct trains link London (2.5hrs), Weymouth (10mins) and the South West including Bristol and Bath. The Jurassic Coastline, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the National Sailing Academy are only eight miles away. Take a look at Visit Dorset to see what the area has to offer. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 405-25-PH031APFSS Job locations Dorset County Hospital NHSFT Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Job description Job responsibilities The post includes weekend working, a weekly late duty and participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota. For further details / informal discussions contact: Call us direct on Tel: 01305 254316 and speak to one of our team including Ursula Gotel Principal Pharmacist Surgery and Family Services Division, ursula.goteldchft.nhs.uk (working hours Mon, Tue (08:30 - 14:00), Thur, Fri (08:30 17:00) Celina Tadel Principal Pharmacist Urgent and Integrated Care Division, celina.tadeldchft.nhs.uk (working hours Tue-Fri (09:00 - 15:00)) Job description Job responsibilities The post includes weekend working, a weekly late duty and participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota. For further details / informal discussions contact: Call us direct on Tel: 01305 254316 and speak to one of our team including Ursula Gotel Principal Pharmacist Surgery and Family Services Division, ursula.goteldchft.nhs.uk (working hours Mon, Tue (08:30 - 14:00), Thur, Fri (08:30 17:00) Celina Tadel Principal Pharmacist Urgent and Integrated Care Division, celina.tadeldchft.nhs.uk (working hours Tue-Fri (09:00 - 15:00)) Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Completion of a Master's degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent) Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC or NI) A minimum of four years post-registration experience in pharmacy Demonstrable evidence of competence in advanced clinical practice, including medicine and surgery and a further area of practice Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, or satisfactory evidence of equivalent competence, as demonstrated within a practice portfolio Identifies areas where non-medical prescribing may be applicable to advanced practice Meets expected levels of practice as defined by others Demonstrates the ability to deliver a clinical pharmacy service to a defined area Able to utilise a variety of pharmacy computer systems Desirable Demonstrable evidence of competence in Paediatrics Qualified as an independent non-medical prescriber Identifies areas for practice improvements Experience in providing an advanced clinical service to Haematology/Oncology patients Experience with electronic prescribing and medicines administration Good Clinical Practice Certificate - clinical trials Advanced Clinical Skills training Current Basic Life Support training Knowledge and Experience Essential Shows an understanding of Trust and pharmacy priorities Experience of line managing pharmacy staff Experience in change management Experience in supporting financial monitoring and formulary management for medicines optimisation Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice Demonstrates experience of clinical reasoning and judgement in practice Previous experience in delivering education and training within pharmacy Experience in delivering education and training to medical, nursing and allied healthcare staff Experience in mentoring and coaching Implements the findings of pharmacy practice research Demonstrates awareness of research evidence in clinical practice Meets own training needs Maintains a portfolio of practice Desirable Practising as an independent prescriber Experience in clinical trials and GCP Participation in pharmacy practice research and implements relevant findings Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrates the ability to identify and manage risks Demonstrates the ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions Able to organise own workload and experience in coordinating and prioritising day-to-day practice activities of others Identifies appropriate measures of service Ability to utilise presentation, spreadsheet and database software packages to support the work of the clinical pharmacy team Reports on data regarding service provision Identifies personal development needs Demonstrates initiative with a high level of self motivation Ability to work autonomously Ability to identify and prioritise clinical workload for team Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options Ability to communicate in a verbal or written manner and influence patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex information effectively and at all levels within the organisation Enhances the quality of patient care Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the principles of clinical governance Demonstrable ability to identify and undertake clinical audit including implementation of outcomes Demonstrates ability to achieve desired outcomes in the face of unavoidable work pressures Demonstrates ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Displays honesty and integrity, respects confidentiality and is aware of ethical dilemmas relating to medicines use Able to work flexibly on weekday late duties, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays Desirable Able to perform, interpret and record appropriate clinical examinations including complex physical tests and use these to formulate diagnosis and treatment Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Completion of a Master's degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent) Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC or NI) A minimum of four years post-registration experience in pharmacy Demonstrable evidence of competence in advanced clinical practice, including medicine and surgery and a further area of practice Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, or satisfactory evidence of equivalent competence, as demonstrated within a practice portfolio Identifies areas where non-medical prescribing may be applicable to advanced practice Meets expected levels of practice as defined by others Demonstrates the ability to deliver a clinical pharmacy service to a defined area Able to utilise a variety of pharmacy computer systems Desirable Demonstrable evidence of competence in Paediatrics Qualified as an independent non-medical prescriber Identifies areas for practice improvements Experience in providing an advanced clinical service to Haematology/Oncology patients Experience with electronic prescribing and medicines administration Good Clinical Practice Certificate - clinical trials Advanced Clinical Skills training Current Basic Life Support training Knowledge and Experience Essential Shows an understanding of Trust and pharmacy priorities Experience of line managing pharmacy staff Experience in change management Experience in supporting financial monitoring and formulary management for medicines optimisation Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice Demonstrates experience of clinical reasoning and judgement in practice Previous experience in delivering education and training within pharmacy Experience in delivering education and training to medical, nursing and allied healthcare staff Experience in mentoring and coaching Implements the findings of pharmacy practice research Demonstrates awareness of research evidence in clinical practice Meets own training needs Maintains a portfolio of practice Desirable Practising as an independent prescriber Experience in clinical trials and GCP Participation in pharmacy practice research and implements relevant findings Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrates the ability to identify and manage risks Demonstrates the ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions Able to organise own workload and experience in coordinating and prioritising day-to-day practice activities of others Identifies appropriate measures of service Ability to utilise presentation, spreadsheet and database software packages to support the work of the clinical pharmacy team Reports on data regarding service provision Identifies personal development needs Demonstrates initiative with a high level of self motivation Ability to work autonomously Ability to identify and prioritise clinical workload for team Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options Ability to communicate in a verbal or written manner and influence patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex information effectively and at all levels within the organisation Enhances the quality of patient care Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the principles of clinical governance Demonstrable ability to identify and undertake clinical audit including implementation of outcomes Demonstrates ability to achieve desired outcomes in the face of unavoidable work pressures Demonstrates ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Displays honesty and integrity, respects confidentiality and is aware of ethical dilemmas relating to medicines use Able to work flexibly on weekday late duties, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays Desirable Able to perform, interpret and record appropriate clinical examinations including complex physical tests and use these to formulate diagnosis and treatment 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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Dorset County Hospital NHSFT Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)