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Advanced Pharmacist - Women and Children
Band 8a
Main area: Pharmacy Grade: Band 8a Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Part time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Weekend and on call commitment) Job ref: 264-6816769-FAM Site: Kettering General Hospitals Town: Kettering Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 20/01/2025 08:00 Interview date: 28/02/2025 Job overview
Kettering General NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced, motivated, and dynamic clinical pharmacist with excellent communication and leadership skills to join our established, friendly clinical pharmacy team. The post holder will be a central part of the pharmacy Education & Training and Women’s & Children’s services team, contributing towards the clinical pharmacy services provided to Women’s & Children’s services and supporting the multi-disciplinary team with medicines management, medicines optimisation, and medication safety advice. Main duties of the job
This post will be pivotal within the pharmacy team as a leader in E&T and W&Cs services, acting as a role model to others and eventually deputising for the Lead Pharmacist for Professional Development. To be responsible for organising and managing all aspects of trainee pharmacist training and assessment. Ensure the standards set by the HEI, NHSE, GPhC, Trust, and Pharmacy department are met. To manage and support trainee pharmacists, undergraduate placements, summer students, and post-graduate diploma pharmacists. To support the Regional NHSE TPF in organising training for trainee pharmacists. To manage medicines management training for students, doctors, and nurses. To deliver, develop, and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to women’s and children’s services. To provide expert pharmaceutical advice, undertake risk management, and ensure compliance with medicines legislation. To ensure the efficient and cost-effective use of medicines, utilising local and national data to drive improvements in efficiencies. Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area, committed to providing safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care while being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable Person specification
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Pharmacy Registration with the GPhC Postgraduate qualification in hospital Pharmacy Registered Independent prescriber Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Member of the RPS Faculty Knowledge / experience
5 years post-registration UK hospital experience Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas Experience of leading or implementing change Good clinical knowledge of commonly prescribed medicines Good knowledge of NICE guidelines for common conditions Good knowledge of the NHS and current priorities Skills
Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills Time management/Organisation/Delegation/ Prioritisation We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds, including members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially for senior posts within KGH. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if they indicate they wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Appointments will be made on merit.
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Advanced Pharmacist - Women and Children
Band 8a
Main area: Pharmacy Grade: Band 8a Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Part time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Weekend and on call commitment) Job ref: 264-6816769-FAM Site: Kettering General Hospitals Town: Kettering Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 20/01/2025 08:00 Interview date: 28/02/2025 Job overview
Kettering General NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced, motivated, and dynamic clinical pharmacist with excellent communication and leadership skills to join our established, friendly clinical pharmacy team. The post holder will be a central part of the pharmacy Education & Training and Women’s & Children’s services team, contributing towards the clinical pharmacy services provided to Women’s & Children’s services and supporting the multi-disciplinary team with medicines management, medicines optimisation, and medication safety advice. Main duties of the job
This post will be pivotal within the pharmacy team as a leader in E&T and W&Cs services, acting as a role model to others and eventually deputising for the Lead Pharmacist for Professional Development. To be responsible for organising and managing all aspects of trainee pharmacist training and assessment. Ensure the standards set by the HEI, NHSE, GPhC, Trust, and Pharmacy department are met. To manage and support trainee pharmacists, undergraduate placements, summer students, and post-graduate diploma pharmacists. To support the Regional NHSE TPF in organising training for trainee pharmacists. To manage medicines management training for students, doctors, and nurses. To deliver, develop, and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to women’s and children’s services. To provide expert pharmaceutical advice, undertake risk management, and ensure compliance with medicines legislation. To ensure the efficient and cost-effective use of medicines, utilising local and national data to drive improvements in efficiencies. Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area, committed to providing safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care while being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable Person specification
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Pharmacy Registration with the GPhC Postgraduate qualification in hospital Pharmacy Registered Independent prescriber Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Member of the RPS Faculty Knowledge / experience
5 years post-registration UK hospital experience Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas Experience of leading or implementing change Good clinical knowledge of commonly prescribed medicines Good knowledge of NICE guidelines for common conditions Good knowledge of the NHS and current priorities Skills
Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills Time management/Organisation/Delegation/ Prioritisation We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds, including members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially for senior posts within KGH. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if they indicate they wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Appointments will be made on merit.
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