Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, and demonstrably experienced clinical pharmacist with an interest in Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty, looking to work within a tertiary centre?
Are you at the stage of your career where you are looking to develop your clinical skills and work within well-respected and proactive multidisciplinary teams supporting the Lead Care Group pharmacist for Healthcare of Elderly, Frailty, and Medicine to deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across the healthcare of elderly service line?
Do you want to utilise your skills as a non-medical prescriber in both the inpatient and outpatient setting?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
Depending on the stage of your career, further study will be encouraged and supported. You will be given opportunities to explore and develop your own interests within the role and supported to build your career portfolio.
Practice research is encouraged and will be supported in this role. The Lead Pharmacist for Healthcare of Elderly, Frailty, and Medicine is a clinical academic with a strong record of attracting research funding, and the department has previously hosted academic internships.
From September 2024, the highly-ranked University of Bath MPharm degree will be available to study at the University of Plymouth. There will be opportunities for pharmacist colleagues to participate in these educational activities, with the potential for more formal roles with the University of Bath in the future.
Main duties of the job This post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality patient-focused clinical pharmacy service for patients within the Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty areas. Act as team leader for the ward-based pharmacy team. Undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and other healthcare employees. Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice, demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness. Work closely with the lead pharmacist and associate chief pharmacist for clinical services on the strategic development of clinical pharmacy services. Develop and manage the delivery of pharmacy services to ensure efficient use of resources and systems including monitoring drug expenditure and delivery of financial savings within Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty. Work with the clinical and governance teams to develop guidelines, protocols, and PGDs within the Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty areas. Undertake audits and engage with Quality Improvement and Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty-oriented research. Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist for HCE, Frailty, and Medicine on occasion as required.
About us University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) NHS is the largest hospital on the Southwest Peninsula providing comprehensive secondary and tertiary care to a population of around 2,000,000 people who can access our specialist services including cardiothoracic surgery, kidney transplantation, neurosurgery, and the regional trauma Centre.
The Health Care for the Elderly (HCE) Department provides a high-quality patient-focused service across Plymouth, South Devon, and East Cornwall. The Department is based both at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust where all acute and urgent care for patients takes place, and across community sites where there are extensive facilities for rehabilitation and longer-term care.
Job description Job responsibilities Responsible to the Lead Pharmacist for HCE, Frailty, and Medicine and Associate Chief Pharmacist Clinical Services for strategic planning and delivery of clinical pharmacy services to patients within Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty. Support the Chief Pharmacist / Deputy Chief Pharmacist / Associate Chief Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacist in developing, monitoring, and reporting on drug expenditure and medicines budget and the delivery of financial savings as part of the pharmacy CIP. Development, implementation, and update of clinical pharmacy policy in conjunction with the Lead pharmacist within Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty. Work as a member of the Clinical Pharmacy Team, Healthcare of the Elderly, and Frailty Service Lines and wider UHP pharmacy team. Monitor, review, and report on medicines related incidents within Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty. Provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy care to patients in the Healthcare of the Elderly/Frailty areas and related units. Manage, lead, and co-ordinate the Healthcare of the Elderly and frailty pharmacy teams including junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the provision of a safe, effective, and efficient clinical pharmacy service in accordance with local and national standards and strategy. Act as a role model as a clinical pharmacist and team leader, to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support assistants, and all other members of the multidisciplinary team. Practice as an independent prescriber. Engage with audit, quality improvement, practice, and other research.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy. Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate. Non-medical prescriber (or must be willing to undertake this when requested).
Desirable Current registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Member of the United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA). Active member of Care of the Elderly Group within UKCPA, Member of the Acute frailty Network or equivalent pharmacist specialist interest group. Postgraduate leadership qualification. Postgraduate qualification in speciality. Research qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience (e.g. MRes, MSc, research internship).
Knowledge & Experience Essential Excellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug use with the area of Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty. Demonstrable experience in a range of clinical specialties. Excellent proven knowledge of general clinical pharmacy and drug use. Senior demonstrable pharmacy management experience within a recognised area of pharmacy practice. Proven skills in effective leadership, successful communication, negotiating, persuasion, and influencing. Proven knowledge of strategic care agendas. Proven understanding of NHS priorities and how to apply these locally. Excellent oral and written communication skills to address highly complex issues. Proven evidence of CPD. Report writing skills. Demonstrable experience of teaching, training, and people development. Demonstrable experience of providing diploma mentorship and/or pre-registration tutorship.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH
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Are you at the stage of your career where you are looking to develop your clinical skills and work within well-respected and proactive multidisciplinary teams supporting the Lead Care Group pharmacist for Healthcare of Elderly, Frailty, and Medicine to deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across the healthcare of elderly service line?
Do you want to utilise your skills as a non-medical prescriber in both the inpatient and outpatient setting?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
Depending on the stage of your career, further study will be encouraged and supported. You will be given opportunities to explore and develop your own interests within the role and supported to build your career portfolio.
Practice research is encouraged and will be supported in this role. The Lead Pharmacist for Healthcare of Elderly, Frailty, and Medicine is a clinical academic with a strong record of attracting research funding, and the department has previously hosted academic internships.
From September 2024, the highly-ranked University of Bath MPharm degree will be available to study at the University of Plymouth. There will be opportunities for pharmacist colleagues to participate in these educational activities, with the potential for more formal roles with the University of Bath in the future.
Main duties of the job This post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality patient-focused clinical pharmacy service for patients within the Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty areas. Act as team leader for the ward-based pharmacy team. Undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and other healthcare employees. Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice, demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness. Work closely with the lead pharmacist and associate chief pharmacist for clinical services on the strategic development of clinical pharmacy services. Develop and manage the delivery of pharmacy services to ensure efficient use of resources and systems including monitoring drug expenditure and delivery of financial savings within Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty. Work with the clinical and governance teams to develop guidelines, protocols, and PGDs within the Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty areas. Undertake audits and engage with Quality Improvement and Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty-oriented research. Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist for HCE, Frailty, and Medicine on occasion as required.
About us University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) NHS is the largest hospital on the Southwest Peninsula providing comprehensive secondary and tertiary care to a population of around 2,000,000 people who can access our specialist services including cardiothoracic surgery, kidney transplantation, neurosurgery, and the regional trauma Centre.
The Health Care for the Elderly (HCE) Department provides a high-quality patient-focused service across Plymouth, South Devon, and East Cornwall. The Department is based both at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust where all acute and urgent care for patients takes place, and across community sites where there are extensive facilities for rehabilitation and longer-term care.
Job description Job responsibilities Responsible to the Lead Pharmacist for HCE, Frailty, and Medicine and Associate Chief Pharmacist Clinical Services for strategic planning and delivery of clinical pharmacy services to patients within Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty. Support the Chief Pharmacist / Deputy Chief Pharmacist / Associate Chief Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacist in developing, monitoring, and reporting on drug expenditure and medicines budget and the delivery of financial savings as part of the pharmacy CIP. Development, implementation, and update of clinical pharmacy policy in conjunction with the Lead pharmacist within Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty. Work as a member of the Clinical Pharmacy Team, Healthcare of the Elderly, and Frailty Service Lines and wider UHP pharmacy team. Monitor, review, and report on medicines related incidents within Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty. Provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy care to patients in the Healthcare of the Elderly/Frailty areas and related units. Manage, lead, and co-ordinate the Healthcare of the Elderly and frailty pharmacy teams including junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the provision of a safe, effective, and efficient clinical pharmacy service in accordance with local and national standards and strategy. Act as a role model as a clinical pharmacist and team leader, to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support assistants, and all other members of the multidisciplinary team. Practice as an independent prescriber. Engage with audit, quality improvement, practice, and other research.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy. Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate. Non-medical prescriber (or must be willing to undertake this when requested).
Desirable Current registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Member of the United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA). Active member of Care of the Elderly Group within UKCPA, Member of the Acute frailty Network or equivalent pharmacist specialist interest group. Postgraduate leadership qualification. Postgraduate qualification in speciality. Research qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience (e.g. MRes, MSc, research internship).
Knowledge & Experience Essential Excellent proven knowledge of clinical pharmacy and drug use with the area of Healthcare of the Elderly and Frailty. Demonstrable experience in a range of clinical specialties. Excellent proven knowledge of general clinical pharmacy and drug use. Senior demonstrable pharmacy management experience within a recognised area of pharmacy practice. Proven skills in effective leadership, successful communication, negotiating, persuasion, and influencing. Proven knowledge of strategic care agendas. Proven understanding of NHS priorities and how to apply these locally. Excellent oral and written communication skills to address highly complex issues. Proven evidence of CPD. Report writing skills. Demonstrable experience of teaching, training, and people development. Demonstrable experience of providing diploma mentorship and/or pre-registration tutorship.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH
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