Advanced Pharmacist - Medicine

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a complete list of duties and responsibilities related to this role, please find attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to Degree (with significant practice experience) or Masters level in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
• Specialist knowledge acquired through Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice

Desirable criteria

• Leadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experience
• Registered Pharmacy non-medical prescriber
• Credentialed for RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Advanced clinical competencies in designated medical specialities
• Experience in delivering clinical education and training
• Line management experience
• Experience in planning, undertaking and reviewing audit systems, including implementation of subsequent changes
• Computer literate - Microsoft Office and Clinical pharmacy applications
• Knowledge of clinical audit / Drug Use Review projects
• Up to date evidence of work towards the pillars and domains of HEE or RPS advanced practice

Desirable criteria

• Significant experience in designated medical specialities pharmacy practice
• Recent experience of both operational and strategic planning

Key Skills

Essential criteria

• Communication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients.
• Analytical and judgement skills
• Concentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requests
• Acts appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances
• Organisational awareness

Desirable criteria

• Ability to forecast & innovate including long term service planning
• Able to demonstrate effective management of staff

Disposition

Essential criteria

• Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
• Reliable and adaptable
• Open/Reflective/Warm/Respectful
• Enthusiastic to improve and develop

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: