The closing date is 12th Feb 2025
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist to join our team in a band 8a, or 7 to 8a progression role, depending on experience. The focus of the first year of the post is to carry out brand switching of tacrolimus in liver transplant recipients. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham has a large tertiary liver unit, delivering a wide range of highly specialised treatment, including transplantation. Previous experience in liver is not essential. Main duties, tasks & skills required
Proactively carry out brand switching of tacrolimus in liver transplant recipients Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge in responding to complex queries Work collaboratively as part of a wider team, and also independently Support with guidelines/treatment protocol development, including shared care Actively participate in audit Support and contribute to the development of the service Training and support will be given to develop into the specialist role. About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can; Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Job description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
MPharm degree or equivalent Clinical diploma (or equivalent) or higher Pharmacy degree Qualified as an independent non-medical prescribed or a willingness to undertake the programme GPhC registration Experience
Essential
Substantial experience as a band 7 pharmacist (or above) within hospital pharmacy. Experience in a range of clinical specialties. Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team Experience in supervising and managing pharmacists & pharmacy technicians and performing appraisals. Experience of audit work Excellent knowledge of general clinical pharmacy and drug use Networking: being able to work within and without the Trust with credibility Knowledge of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to education & training In-depth knowledge of Continuing Professional Development process and of Plan & Record system Experience of supervision, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback Additional Criteria
Essential
Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels. Good teaching and presentation skills (variety of methods, individual and small & large groups) IT and presentation skills and report writing Time management skills Organisational skills Negotiating skills Co-ordination of duties of staff Can prioritise local and own workload and that of others Can meet deadlines Can remain composed and effective in demanding situations (students in difficulties, delivering unfavourable feedback, as advocate for students in negotiating with senior staff, staff and patients in department, on wards and on-call) Can reflect and critically analyse own performance Can critically and objectively analyse performance of others Able to identify, prioritise and solve problems Identifies and manages risk Numerate and literate Able to work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team Committed to developing and extending pharmacy services Able to critically evaluate evidence. Able to implement change Professional manner Well motivated and reliable Able to work with all grades of staff Capacity to work calmly under pressure Ability to deal with frequent interruptions. Proven ability to work to deadlines and time management without supervision. Willingness to travel across all sites as required by the job role. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Amanda Smith amanda.smith@uhb.nhs.uk 07584642325 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 8a Salary
£46148.00 to £60504.00 Yearly Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working Reference number
304-1088044 Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH
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Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist to join our team in a band 8a, or 7 to 8a progression role, depending on experience. The focus of the first year of the post is to carry out brand switching of tacrolimus in liver transplant recipients. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham has a large tertiary liver unit, delivering a wide range of highly specialised treatment, including transplantation. Previous experience in liver is not essential. Main duties, tasks & skills required
Proactively carry out brand switching of tacrolimus in liver transplant recipients Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge in responding to complex queries Work collaboratively as part of a wider team, and also independently Support with guidelines/treatment protocol development, including shared care Actively participate in audit Support and contribute to the development of the service Training and support will be given to develop into the specialist role. About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can; Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Job description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
MPharm degree or equivalent Clinical diploma (or equivalent) or higher Pharmacy degree Qualified as an independent non-medical prescribed or a willingness to undertake the programme GPhC registration Experience
Essential
Substantial experience as a band 7 pharmacist (or above) within hospital pharmacy. Experience in a range of clinical specialties. Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team Experience in supervising and managing pharmacists & pharmacy technicians and performing appraisals. Experience of audit work Excellent knowledge of general clinical pharmacy and drug use Networking: being able to work within and without the Trust with credibility Knowledge of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to education & training In-depth knowledge of Continuing Professional Development process and of Plan & Record system Experience of supervision, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback Additional Criteria
Essential
Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels. Good teaching and presentation skills (variety of methods, individual and small & large groups) IT and presentation skills and report writing Time management skills Organisational skills Negotiating skills Co-ordination of duties of staff Can prioritise local and own workload and that of others Can meet deadlines Can remain composed and effective in demanding situations (students in difficulties, delivering unfavourable feedback, as advocate for students in negotiating with senior staff, staff and patients in department, on wards and on-call) Can reflect and critically analyse own performance Can critically and objectively analyse performance of others Able to identify, prioritise and solve problems Identifies and manages risk Numerate and literate Able to work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team Committed to developing and extending pharmacy services Able to critically evaluate evidence. Able to implement change Professional manner Well motivated and reliable Able to work with all grades of staff Capacity to work calmly under pressure Ability to deal with frequent interruptions. Proven ability to work to deadlines and time management without supervision. Willingness to travel across all sites as required by the job role. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Amanda Smith amanda.smith@uhb.nhs.uk 07584642325 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 8a Salary
£46148.00 to £60504.00 Yearly Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working Reference number
304-1088044 Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH
#J-18808-Ljbffr
