Job summary Following the creation of a brand-new Surgical Day Case Unit, based at County Hospital, we have an opportunity for a highly enthusiastic, committed, and self-motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at UHNM to deliver patient care to the Surgical Services. Main duties of the job As one of several new roles to the Trust to support the elective recovery workstream, the post-holder will be involved in identifying and developing areas in which pharmacy services can be provided to patients attending the Surgical Day Case Unit and demonstrating the difference in patient care and patient outcomes by integrating into the multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant will be actively involved in ensuring the safe use of medications both in hospital and on discharge and will be expected to take a lead in providing patient-centred medicines optimisation in the unit. The Trust is actively investing in the provision of surgical care, and this new role will be integrated with the clinical team to ensure that the pharmacy team can make a difference to the patient experience. UHNM is a large teaching hospital offering a wide range of development opportunities for any individual wishing to apply for this role. Whilst the role is primarily based at County, cross-site working will be encouraged to ensure integration with whole pharmacy team. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6557048-A Job locations County Hospital Weston Road STAFFORD ST16 3SA Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further details Specification Criteria Essential Education and Qualifications Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Has successfully completed a minimum of one year of a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and studying for Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent Qualification or evidence of equivalent experience or training Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further details Specification Criteria Essential Education and Qualifications Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Has successfully completed a minimum of one year of a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and studying for Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent Qualification or evidence of equivalent experience or training Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Has successfully completed a minimum of one year of a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and studying for Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent Qualification or evidence of equivalent experience or training (band 7) Desirable Completed a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent advanced practice supported by training (band 7) Completed or working towards an Independent prescribing qualification. (band 7) Member of the RPSGB Member of the UKCPA Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential Broad post registration experience in hospital pharmacy. Recent broad clinical pharmacy experience and knowledge Commitment and evidence of professional updating and formal continuous professional development (CPD) Experience of training and supervising other staff e.g. trainee pharmacists, work experience students Desirable Extensive hospital pharmacy operational experience e.g. technical services, MI, dispensary and clinical pharmacy Knowledge of directorate pharmacy services Evidence of involvement in pharmacy practice research and/or audit Previous experience of attendance on consultant ward rounds Previous experience in specialist clinical areas available at UHNM Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Has successfully completed a minimum of one year of a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and studying for Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent Qualification or evidence of equivalent experience or training (band 7) Desirable Completed a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent advanced practice supported by training (band 7) Completed or working towards an Independent prescribing qualification. (band 7) Member of the RPSGB Member of the UKCPA Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential Broad post registration experience in hospital pharmacy. Recent broad clinical pharmacy experience and knowledge Commitment and evidence of professional updating and formal continuous professional development (CPD) Experience of training and supervising other staff e.g. trainee pharmacists, work experience students Desirable Extensive hospital pharmacy operational experience e.g. technical services, MI, dispensary and clinical pharmacy Knowledge of directorate pharmacy services Evidence of involvement in pharmacy practice research and/or audit Previous experience of attendance on consultant ward rounds Previous experience in specialist clinical areas available at UHNM 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address County Hospital Weston Road STAFFORD ST16 3SA Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)