University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Are you enthusiastic about improving and developing the pharmacy service to optimise patient care whilst pursuing your interest in Medicines Information?
If so, we are looking for a creative, motivated and fervent pharmacist to join our team. UHL comprises three acute teaching hospitals and is one of the largest Trusts in the country, serving over a million residents of Leicestershire and Rutland and providing tertiary services on a national level. You will be working within our regional Medicines Information service delivering quality advice on medicines both locally and nationally.
Main duties of the job
* Provide expert evaluated medicines information and advice in response to complex enquiries where answers may not be readily available to promote the safe, effective and economic use of medicinal products and optimising individual patient therapy.
* Participate in the delivery of our Specialist Service to provide advice on the use of medicines in breastfeeding.
* Contribute to the management of the patient medicines helpline to answer medicines related queries.
* Assist with the training and development of staff.
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic pharmacist who wishes to develop Medicines Information skills and knowledge in a dynamic, progressive and innovative team.
The post is based in the Midlands Medicines Information Centre at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, where we strive to provide great training, development opportunities and varied experience to team members so they are able to enjoy and further their careers.
The main duties of this job:
* To provide and supervise the day-to-day operational aspects of the Midlands Medicines Information Service.
* To support members of the healthcare professions (in primary and secondary care) to ensure the safe, effective and economic use of medicinal products in patients through the proactive and reactive provision of evaluated, accurate and up to date information and advice.
* Provide expert specialist advice to healthcare professions and the public on drugs in lactation as part of the UK Drugs in Lactation Advisory Service (specialist training provided).
* To assist in the provision of our medicines helpline service to selected specialty areas once these patients have been discharged.
* Helping with the training of others (qualified pharmacists and trainees) in the specialty of Medicines Information.
Person Specification
Experience and qualifications
* Master's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
* Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Post-graduate certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy practice or evidence of equivalent clinical experience
* Working towards completion of a Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/ Pharmacy practice
* Evidence of leadership training and skills particularly change management
Knowledge
* Sound current clinical knowledge
* Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development
Experience
* Approaching 2 years (minimum) post-registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience
* Experience of working in Medicines Information (pre- or post- registration)
* Experience of working in hospital
Skills
* Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication
* Previous supervisory/management training. Evidence of management of staff in previous post
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.
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