Job vacancy: Specialist Pharmacist (Band 7) Medicine and Antimicrobials, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester

Job summary

Main area

Pharmacy

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week (Oncall, weekend and late duty as per rota)

Job ref

358-6729759-CSI

Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town: Leicester
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/01/2025 23:59

Specialist Pharmacist (Band 7) Medicine and Antimicrobials

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our Pharmacy Department is progressive, supportive and nurturing and aim to provide the best patient care possible. Join us and be a part of a workplace that looks to develop you as you progress on your professional and personal journey.
If 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To deliver a clinical service to patients, including taking patient drug histories, rationalising prescribing, advising on and compiling treatment protocols, therapeutic drug monitoring and monitoring compliance.
To support the CMG Lead Pharmacist in maintaining and improving the pharmaceutical service to the clinical management group (CMG).
To be responsible for the delivery of an agreed standard of pharmaceutical care to identified patients in order to achieve the safe and cost effective use of medicine

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

Person specification

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

Membership of a professional body e.g. MRPharmS or UKCPA or equivalent specialist group

Skills

Essential criteria

Sound current clinical knowledge
Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication

Desirable criteria

Previous supervisory/management training

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in hospital or equivalent sector

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.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Corrine Ashton
Job title: Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 07950882918
Additional information: Name- Rishi Gupta
Job title - CMG Lead Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine
Email [email protected]
Telephone number-07773 625246

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Job summary

Employer heading

Specialist Pharmacist (Band 7) Medicine and Antimicrobials

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Documents to download

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