Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Band 6 to 7 progression

Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Band 6 to 7 progression North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Are you looking for the opportunity to develop your skills in a forward-thinking and innovative pharmacy team? We would like to invite you to consider joining us in delivering our Pharmacy Vision of excellence.

You will be working with our enthusiastic and dynamic team in providing the best clinical service for patients by working closely with other healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, experienced hospital pharmacist with good clinical skills and managerial skills with a working knowledge of the medicines optimisation agenda.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in all sections of the pharmacy service, including dispensary, ward/clinical pharmacy, education & training, and technical services.

The post holder is expected to contribute to the development of pharmaceutical services to the Trust and to promote the highest standards of professional practice, trust policies, and procedures.

A clinical commitment will be provided during all rotations. An internal structured training programme and mentorship scheme will support the development of your clinical skills.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification Education & Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• M Pharm or equivalent
• Non Medical Prescriber

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work methodically whilst under pressure
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all disciplines, colleagues, and patients
• Ability to deal sympathetically and courteously with patients and/or members of the general public
• Ability to work as part of a team or alone as required
• Ability to prioritise own work and manage the work with other junior staff
• Ability to perform hands-on aseptic work
• Effective organisation and prioritisation skills in the workplace
• Ability to work unsupervised and alone
• Ability to demonstrate CPD
• Completion of or working towards completion of Diploma Stage 1 (or equivalent)

Experience

• Experience in the training and development of junior staff
• Experience in use of own initiative including dealing with queries from department users
• Ability to deal directly with public, senior clinicians, and other health service staff
• Recent clinical pharmacy/ward pharmacy experience
• Understanding of Formulary and DUR and clinical trial issues
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical knowledge and application
• Computer Literate
• Good working knowledge of health and safety issues at work
• Experience in line managing staff
• Supervisory experience

Personal Qualities

• Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
• Able to do late duty, weekend duties, and bank holidays rostered
• Able to participate in out of hours service
• Interest in the development of others
• Awareness of Equal opportunities
• Interest in expanding knowledge and self-development

Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values

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.

Lead Pharmacist - Education and Training

£42,939 to £58,544 a year inclusive HCAS