Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-7305DCB
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- QEQM Hospital
- Town
- Margate
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Acute Frailty Specialist Pharmacist
Band 7
Job overview
Are you a passionate and driven pharmacist looking for a thrilling opportunity? Join us as an Acute Frailty Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) at the QEQM Hospital in Margate! This role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing exceptional care to high acuity, complex patients. You'll be at the forefront of delivering a responsive, proactive, and person-centred clinical pharmacy service, working within your professional boundaries.
Why join us?
As part of our supportive team of pharmacists, technicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team, your expertise and input will always be valued and welcomed. This non-rotational post offers a unique chance to truly make a difference and grow in your career.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
In this exciting role, you will:
· Fully integrate into the Multidisciplinary Team: Attend ward rounds and work closely with the Frailty/HCOOP lead to shape the service.
· Provide training and teaching: Train FY1 and FY2 doctors, become an educational supervisor for trainee pharmacists, and supervise foundation pharmacists.
· Engage in service level activities: Play a key role in the continuous improvement of our services.
· Line management and practice supervision: Take on responsibilities in managing foundation pharmacists and acting as a practice supervisor, enhancing your leadership skills.
Pursue further education: Undertake the Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) course to expand your qualifications
Working for our organisation
The organisation is currently launching its new improvement focus in the form of an improvement system called We Care. The We Care System is a fundamentally new model that the organisation will be shifting to, it champions empowerment, promotes innovation and will bolster the connection and collaboration of staff throughout the organisation.
The We Care System utilises a multi-layered approach to improvement allowing staff to develop and produce a variety of ideas to combat the issues and problems that have been identified. The system allows for the deployment of:
- Strategic Initiatives which are long term projects and focus led and driven by our executive
- Trust Priority Improvement Projects which are short term projects allocated to a range of project teams made up from our staff groups focusing on impacting our True North metrics and breakthrough objectives
- Ward Based OMS which delivers daily management and continuous improvement on the frontline
A supportive and collaborative environment: Work alongside a dedicated team that values your contributions.
Professional growth: Opportunities for training, education, and career advancement.
Impactful work: Make a real difference in the lives of complex, high acuity patients.
Apply today!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 4-year Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist
- Completion of Foundation Stage 1 of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy i.e. completion of both Foundation Stage 1 and 2 (or equivalent)
- Training and accreditation as a Practice Supervisor and Educational Supervisor
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates ‘usually’ or ‘consistently’ levels of competence for the majority of General/Foundation Level Framework
- Demonstrates excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates working effectively within the multidisciplinary team
- Able to analyse information and plan actions based on this information
- Demonstrates reflective approach to self-development
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates service improvement
- Demonstrates teaching and presentation skills
- Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in hospital post registration showing clinical experience within various environments/specialties (or the equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Experience in care of the elderly and/or acute frailty
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services
- Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in a care of the elderly setting
Other
Essential criteria
- Upholds and models the Trust values
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lyla Arabnia
- Job title
- Lead HCOOP Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07825 502986
- Additional information
For further details/informal visits contact:
Lyla Arabnia [email protected] (07825 502986)
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