Foundation to Advance Clinical Pharmacist Programme

1 month ago


Worthing, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy department is rapidly expanding and we are proud and delighted to invite applications to our FOUNDATION toADVANCE Clinical Pharmacist Programme. This is an 18 month competency-based progression programme with incremental enhancement at 12 and 18 months. Pharmacists in the programme will work towards key objectives to transition from a post-registration foundation pharmacist (band 6) into an advance clinical pharmacist (band 7).

We welcome applications from trainee pharmacists or other sector pharmacists who wish to develop their career in hospital. We also welcome applications from experienced band 6 or 7 pharmacists; they will be aligned to the appropriate stage of the programme depending on experience. This unique programme has been designed to enhance your skills and experience across our diverse range of clinical specialities and you will be supported to complete a postgraduate diploma at University College London alongside other set objectives. To aid progression towards more senior specialised posts, attainment of a clinically enhanced pharmacist independent prescribing qualification is encouraged as an extension of the programme.

We are looking to appoint talented pharmacists who are self-directed, productive team-players and who are able to manage the busy responsibilities of this key NHS role.

Main duties of the job

University Hospitals Sussex has recently merged two legacy Trusts consisting of the Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital in the East and Worthing, St Richards and Southlands in the West.

We invite you to specify your preferred site within the application form when writing your personal statement.

Worthing and St Richards Hospitals:

Elderly Care (including stroke and orthogeriatric), Medicine (including cardiology, endocrinology and respiratory), Surgery (including trauma & orthopaedics, colorectal and bariatric surgery), Acute Medicine and Frailty, Aseptic services (Haematology & Oncology services), Dispensary services, Women and Children's, High-Cost Drugs/Homecare, HIV, Education and Training and Critical Care.

This is one of multiple adverts for the same job, please be advised that you only need to apply to one of these and within your application specify which site you'd like to apply for.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for the delivery of expert patient care providing support to the lead pharmacists. This includes development, evaluation and co-ordination of clinical pharmacy services in line with the objectives of the division and the UHSx Pharmacy strategy. You will contribute to all aspects of clinical governance, including clinical risk and audit. As a teaching hospital, education and training is an integral component of all roles encompassing practice supervision of undergraduates, pre-registration pharmacists and the line management and educational supervision of band 6 pharmacists as appropriate. We encourage inter-professional learning and have been recognised for educational initiatives such as joint teaching activities with Foundation Doctors.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous pharmacy experience in the UK as a qualified or trainee pharmacist

Desirable

Previous hospital pharmacy experience

Skills

Essential

Supporting information must demonstrate an understanding of the progression programme with examples of core skills required in a foundation secondary care role. Applicants must show a willingness for continual professional development

Qualifications

Essential

Master of Pharmacy degree at a British School of Pharmacy or recognised equivalent Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council or working towards registration

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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