Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Hepatology And Gastroenterology

Job summary We are looking for an experienced clinical pharmacist with demonstrated leadership skills to join our Trust and lead a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to the hepatology and gastroenterology directorates.
You will be an individual with proven experience in a hospital pharmacy setting with extensive experience working in a clinical role.
Experience in prescribing independently for hepatology and gastroenterology patients is required to apply for this role at 8b level.
However individuals without this experience can apply for this role at 8a level and training and development will be provided to enable progression.
You will have excellent communication skills, a commitment to patient care and experience of directorate working including managing high-cost drugs and contributing to clinical guidelines and protocols and education programmes.
You will also oversee the clinical pharmacy service to hepatology and gastroenterology.
Main duties of the job Be a visible pharmacy leader and role model with the accountability and responsibility for the provision and development of safe, effective, and cost-effective pharmacy services to hepatology and gastroenterology.
Develop a strategic plan for the operational delivery of clinical pharmacy services to hepatology and gastroenterology, supporting a positive patient experience and the medicines optimisation agenda.
Seek and implement timely initiatives and policies to improve quality, safety, performance, service delivery and patient flow.
Work as an independent prescriber in HCV clinics, PBC clinics, hepatology clinics and on in-patient wards.
Support the education and development of the clinical pharmacy workforce including Pharmacists, Medicines Management Technicians and Medicines Management Assistants.
To manage, appraise and develop pharmacy staff within the team including the setting of objectives, ensuring adequate training and overseeing performance.
Act as a DPP for pharmacist independent prescribers.
To promote the safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines, working closely with nursing, medical staff and healthcare managers.
To develop clinical guidelines and policies to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines and advanced therapies.
Further information is provided in the attached Job Description.
About us Our benefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leaveConfidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance ProgrammeNHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work schemeAn extensive range of learning and development opportunitiesDiscounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early.
You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.
We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.
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As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.
It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.
We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential First Degree in pharmacy (Masters or equivalent) Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Continuous Professional Development to meet the requirements of the GPhC Postgraduate qualification in pharmacy at least to Diploma/MSc level, relevant to post or equivalent experience Desirable Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain or specialist pharmacist group Management training Non-Medical Prescribing qualification Doctorate in Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience.
Member of RPS Faculty Experience & Knowledge Required Essential Broad post registration experience at least part of which must be of hospital pharmacy A length of experience sufficient to gain the competencies required for the post Knowledge of Medicines & Pharmacy Legislation, professional ethics, Health & Safety and the wider Health Service Knowledge of Clinical Governance, Medicines Optimisation, Patient Safety, Risk Management, NICE guidance, Shared Care Guidelines, and the development agenda relevant to the post Knowledge of theoretical and practical issues, including professional guidelines and legislation, related to use of medicines and practice of pharmacy in the specialist areas Understanding and practical experience of audit and service improvement Desirable Experience of managing a team of professional and support staff Experience of medicines management service development and quality improvement.
Experience of higher education teaching and research Wide experience of pharmacy including participation at a senior level in delivery of the specialist service.
Recent experience in hospital pharmacy relating to the specialty area Providing advice, information and support to clinical directorates Thorough knowledge of the specialty in secondary care and the 'bigger picture' - how it impacts on primary care and key issues for other stakeholders.
Pharmacy Legislation, professional ethics, Health & Safety and the wider Health Service National standards and any medicines management standards relevant to the specialty Excellent clinical problem solving skills and clinical knowledge.
Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working.
Skills & Attributes Essential Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Able to communicate complex or contentious information to individuals or groups and deal with challenges Able to influence and persuade patients and professionals with respect to safe, economical and effective use of medicines Able to use computer programmes relevant to the post.
Able to communicate complex and specialist information appropriately Able to negotiate solutions to problems Able to lead , plan and manage a team & workload pressures Attention to detail Problem solving skills Strong team player Can use initiative appropriately.
Desirable Experience of delivering training to other staff groups Innovation and Creativity in problem solving.
Knowledge of commissioning Self organisational and time management skills.
Evidence of service development/improvement and / or project management.
Presentation skills appropriate to the subject and the audience.
Evidence of critical appraisal of literature.
Patient consultation skills.
Good general awareness of finance such as drug expenditure trends, horizon scanning, and cost improvement targets.
Aptitude & Personal Qualities Essential Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in this organisation.
Ability to plan, prioritise and reorganise daily, weekly and monthly workload in the face of changing and competing demands on time Aware of own limitations and able to enlist help of others when necessary Flexible to changing demands Proactive Patient focussed Problem solving skills Sensitive to needs of patients and staff.
Good listener.
Desirable Perceived by others as a strong team leader, and a credible ambassador for Pharmacy.
Reliable, highly organised, can work flexibly and to deadlines.
Assertive when the need arises.
Evidence of achievement in the specialist service.
Able to communicate effectively with all staff levels & with patients and carers.
Excellent use of personal networks to maintain liaison with counterparts and key figures in the specialist service locally and / or Regionally.
Values, Drivers & Motivators Essential Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Pursue Excellence