Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Hepatology and Gastroenterology
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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. 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. Promote the safe, rational, and cost-effective use of medicines, working closely with nursing, medical staff, and healthcare managers. Develop clinical guidelines and policies to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines and advanced therapies. About us
We 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 dependants. 27 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 leave. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities. Discounts 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. Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
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. Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain or specialist pharmacist group. Management training. Doctorate in Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience. Member of RPS Faculty. Experience & Knowledge Required
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 the use of medicines and practice of pharmacy in the specialist areas. Understanding and practical experience of audit and service improvement. 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
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. Strong team player. 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. Good general awareness of finance such as drug expenditure trends, horizon scanning, and cost improvement targets. Aptitude & Personal Qualities
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. Sensitive to the needs of patients and staff. Good listener. 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
Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Pursue Excellence. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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. 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. Promote the safe, rational, and cost-effective use of medicines, working closely with nursing, medical staff, and healthcare managers. Develop clinical guidelines and policies to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines and advanced therapies. About us
We 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 dependants. 27 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 leave. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities. Discounts 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. Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
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. Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain or specialist pharmacist group. Management training. Doctorate in Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience. Member of RPS Faculty. Experience & Knowledge Required
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 the use of medicines and practice of pharmacy in the specialist areas. Understanding and practical experience of audit and service improvement. 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
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. Strong team player. 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. Good general awareness of finance such as drug expenditure trends, horizon scanning, and cost improvement targets. Aptitude & Personal Qualities
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. Sensitive to the needs of patients and staff. Good listener. 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
Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Pursue Excellence. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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