Job summary Applications are invited from enthusiastic, well-motivated, experienced Clinical Pharmacists with an interest in education and training with a focus on training the next generation of pharmacists in clinical pharmacy skills This post is joint between UHMB and UCLan School of Pharmacy to be a Clinical tutor both on site at the university and support learning in the workplace at UHMB. You will also work as part of the UHMB clinical pharmacy team to provide pharmaceutical care to patients in wards and departments within the trust. You will also provide education and training to a range of healthcare learners including foundation training of doctors within the organisation in conjunction with the Lead Pharmacist for Education and Training You will need excellent time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage your workload independently, but link in with a range of colleagues on complex issues utilising excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will contribute to patient safety improvement and medicines optimisation initiatives. Main duties of the job To support the Lead Pharmacist in Education & Training in delivery of high quality education and training to a range of healthcare professionals and students so that they have sufficient skills, knowledge and competence to meet the professional and service standards required by patients, service customers and professional and regulatory bodies To work in conjunction with the UCLan School of Pharmacy in delivery of practice based clinical teaching both within the organisation and at the university. Provide clinical pharmacy services on wards at UHMB The post holder will also participate in the pharmacy on-call rota to cover weekday nights at approximately once per 6 weeks. There may also be the requirement to participate in weekend working as the rota requires. This post will be based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary with some requirement to work onsite at UCLan in Preston. About us UHMB operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 331-L12460125 Job locations Royal Lancaster Infirmary Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Descriptions and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Descriptions and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent knowledge and experience Desirable NMP qualification Education and training postgraduate qualification Experience Essential Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals e.g. consultants, GPs Experience in delivering education and training Experience conducting medication reviews/medicines reconciliation Desirable Experience of working on projects Experience of attending Multidisciplinary groups Experience with developing policies and procedures Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Excellent verbal communication and counselling skills with ill patients and relatives Clinical knowledge of current therapeutics and practice Organisation and prioritisation of clinical work Accuracy Analytical skills Ability to work under pressure Experience of using Microsoft Office Problem solving and risk assessment Time management skills Presentation Skills Desirable Interpersonal skills for dealing with challenging situations Experience of using Electronic patient Record systems/ EPMA Personal Qualities Essential Team player and ability to work on own initiative Good interpersonal skills Self-motivation for career and professional development Commitment to Personal Development planning Flexible, adaptable approach Reliable Ability to comply with Trust Policies Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements of the post Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent knowledge and experience Desirable NMP qualification Education and training postgraduate qualification Experience Essential Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals e.g. consultants, GPs Experience in delivering education and training Experience conducting medication reviews/medicines reconciliation Desirable Experience of working on projects Experience of attending Multidisciplinary groups Experience with developing policies and procedures Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Excellent verbal communication and counselling skills with ill patients and relatives Clinical knowledge of current therapeutics and practice Organisation and prioritisation of clinical work Accuracy Analytical skills Ability to work under pressure Experience of using Microsoft Office Problem solving and risk assessment Time management skills Presentation Skills Desirable Interpersonal skills for dealing with challenging situations Experience of using Electronic patient Record systems/ EPMA Personal Qualities Essential Team player and ability to work on own initiative Good interpersonal skills Self-motivation for career and professional development Commitment to Personal Development planning Flexible, adaptable approach Reliable Ability to comply with Trust Policies Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements of the 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. 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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Royal Lancaster Infirmary Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)