Specialist Pharmacist

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Emergency and Specialist Medicine (ESM)

You will be working within the multidisciplinary team (LRI & LGH) where you will provide a pharmacy services to a variety of clinical areas including Acute Medicine, Neurology, Stroke, Geriatrics, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology, Dermatology and Medical Day Case.

Opportunity to work with many specialties to further develop and lead on local initiatives such as flow and improving discharge processes.

The University Hospitals of Leicester has one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the country. Our acute medicine department also has a large Acute Medical Unit, an Acute Ambulatory Care service, a Short Stay Unit, an Acute Care Medical HDU and 2 Acute Frailty Units; which incorporates specialist frailty services.

ESM/Education & Training Team

ESM aspect as above.

Education and Training responsibilities:

• To assist in the induction planning and oversight for new trainee and foundation pharmacists. This will include updating induction rotas, completion of induction checklists and the planning of competency assessments.
• Provide ongoing and diploma support for foundation pharmacists (ward assessments, case based discussions, presentations).
• To assist in the planning, delivery and quality assurance of University placement programmes and other training sessions deemed appropriate.
• Both roles will be expected to provide adhoc support within the E&T team and will include line management responsibilities and providing support for the line managers of staff in training posts

Women's & Children

Opportunity to work in the following expert areas:

• Neonatology (Based at the LRI and LGH)
• Obstetric and gynaecology services across the LRI and the LGH
• General and specialist paediatric services at the LRI including Medicine, Surgery,
• Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, parenteral nutrition and neurology
• Paediatric Oncology and Haematology
• Cardiology, intensive care and ECMO

MSSUGGs

Musculoskeletal/Specialist Surgery/Urology, Gastroenterology and General Surgery/HPB

This team is based across the LRI, LGH and the Glenfield

• Trauma, Orthopaedics and Ortho-geriatrics
• Specialist Surgery (ENT, Plastic, oral and maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmology)
• Gastro-enterology
• Colorectal, GI and General Surgery (inc bariatrics)
• Urology
• Hepato-Pancreato-Biliar

MSSUGGS (0.6 WTE)/Antimicrobials (0.4 WTE).

The post-holder will provide clinical pharmacy input within MSSUGGS supporting safe, effective and patient-centered use of medicines for patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions.

The post-holder will also be part of the antimicrobial team focusing on antimicrobial stewardship, contributing to the delivery of high-quality antimicrobial pharmacy services, supporting appropriate prescribing, infection management and optimisation of antimicrobial use across the Trust.

This post offers a unique opportunity to develop skills across both specialist clinical pharmacy practice and antimicrobial stewardship, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. The role is essential to maintaining safe clinical services within both MSSUGGS and antimicrobial services. Antimicrobial Pharmacy Service (2 days per week on Monday and Tuesday) and MSSUGGS (3 days per week on Wednesday to Friday).

Post holder will be expected to contribute towards evening, on-call, bank holiday and weekend rotas.

Please see the attached Job Description for more information on role requirements.

If you are considering applying for one of our roles we would encourage you to talk to us to discuss how we can support your development and how you can support our services. We would love to talk to you!

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of leadership training and skills particularly change management
• Registered Independent Prescriber
• Membership of a professional body e.g. MRPharmS or UKCPA or equivalent specialist group
• Evidence of Practice Research projects undertaken
• Registered Independent Prescriber

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Sound current clinical knowledge
• Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of National Issues
• Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of patients own drug (POD) and self medication schemes
• Evidence of teaching undergraduates, post- graduates, doctors, nurses, pharmacists
• Communication skills at level sufficient to be able to undertake commitment

Experience

Essential criteria

• Approaching 2 years (minimum) post-registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in hospital
• Experience of working in medicines information (either as trainee or qualified pharmacist)
• Evidence of achievement in the capacity of clinical/ward pharmacist
• Experience of on-call/ability to deal with calls out of hours.

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication
• Assertive and enthusiastic
• Able to supervise other Pharmacists

Desirable criteria

• Previous supervisory/management training. Evidence of management of staff in previous post
• Evidence of management of staff in previous post
• Evidence of good time management skills of self and others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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