Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-CSS-BA-9409
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£53,755 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Lead Pharmacist - Biologics and Homecare (Medicines Value)

Band 8a

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

 

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

Here is an exciting opportunity for your to join out Pharmacy team as a Lead Pharmacist - Biologics and Homecare (Medicines Value), suitable for band 7 to 8a progression.

 You will Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice to a specified clinical speciality(s), demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness. You will also manage and develop the delivery of medicines across the Mid and South Esses hospitals  through homecare services in accordance with current regulatory and national standard.

You will lead and develop a high-quality pharmacy service to patients across the Mid and South Essex Hospitals requiring high cost drugs, and ensuring the trust gains the best value from medicines.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

  • Duties are to be undertaken in accordance with departmental SOPs. Professional actions are to be governed by current professional, clinical, and legal guidelines and in line with best practice. The post holder will adhere to the principles of the NHS Constitution
  • Take part in the provision of general clinical, dispensary and pharmacy on call services

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description,

We are looking forward for your application.

Person specification

Education & Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Member of GPhC
  • MPharm Degree

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive relevant Pharmacy experience including providing a clinical pharmacy service
  • Line management experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nuhu Yaroson
Job title
Principal Pharmacist - Commissioning and Homecare
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01245 513270
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies