Band 7
Main area: Pharmacy Grade Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Flexible working Compressed hours 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 344-7479DCB-A Site: William Harvey Hospital Town: Willesborough Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 30/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
Are you an experienced pharmacist looking for a new challenge? The Pharmacy Department at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate and ambitious pharmacist to develop their specialism within the field of acute and emergency medicine. You will be joining our large team of specialist clinical pharmacists supported by a clinical team that consists of more than 100 staff that is a combination of pharmacists, technicians, and clinical assistants. The post is patient-focused where you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of acute management of a broad range of medical conditions. Through our excellent links with regional education, local universities, and in-house training programmes, staff will have the opportunity to develop their prescribing, educational supervision, and management skills. The role is Trust-wide with the expectation to travel to both Emergency departments at East Kent University Foundation Trust, enabling you to develop clinical skills and knowledge from two busy Emergency Departments. Main duties of the job
To support the Advanced Pharmacists for Acute Medicine and Emergency Medicine to provide a safe and effective clinical pharmacy service. You will be actively encouraged to contribute towards ongoing service development. The post holder will participate as part of the multi-disciplinary team in Acute Medicine/Emergency Department to support consistent and effective medicines optimisation. The post holder will also have a commitment to the core services such as dispensary cover, extended hours service on acute medical floor, and on-call, as well as contributing to a comprehensive clinical pharmacy on the emergency floor. You will be encouraged to participate in audit, project work, and completion of Non-Medical Prescribing. Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway. We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide a patient-focused clinical service Demonstrate and apply the principles of effective medicines optimisation as part of day-to-day activities Identify and address any medication safety concerns within their clinical area Effectively contribute to the MDT to which the post holder is assigned as a clinical pharmacist Support and develop the clinical pharmacy service Follow legal, ethical, professional, and employers’ codes of conduct in all aspects of the role Undertake and propose clinical and service audits as needed Conduct medication assessments/evaluations as required Demonstrate a critical approach towards pharmacy practice in emergency medicine Actively seek to improve the ward and clinical services provided Be a practice supervisor for Foundation Pharmacists and Trainee Pharmacists as appropriate Provide effective supervision of junior staff and feedback on their performance After suitable training, be an educational supervisor for pre-registration pharmacists Contribute to the training of other healthcare professionals, including direct delivery of teaching as needed Person specification
Qualifications
MRPharmS Completed stage 1 of diploma or equivalent Diploma Non-medical prescriber Skills
Well-developed interpersonal skills Organisational and prioritisation skills Service improvement Teaching Experience
Experience in a range of clinical specialties Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services Significant clinical experience Knowledge
Clinical knowledge demonstrated through interventions recorded Experience in a full range of clinical specialties Values
Demonstrates how practice promotes trust values You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. For more information or to arrange to visit us, please contact Sairah Mukhtar, Lead Pharmacist for Urgent and Emergency Care via sairah.mukhtar@nhs.net or 07966865214.
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Main area: Pharmacy Grade Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Flexible working Compressed hours 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 344-7479DCB-A Site: William Harvey Hospital Town: Willesborough Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 30/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
Are you an experienced pharmacist looking for a new challenge? The Pharmacy Department at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate and ambitious pharmacist to develop their specialism within the field of acute and emergency medicine. You will be joining our large team of specialist clinical pharmacists supported by a clinical team that consists of more than 100 staff that is a combination of pharmacists, technicians, and clinical assistants. The post is patient-focused where you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of acute management of a broad range of medical conditions. Through our excellent links with regional education, local universities, and in-house training programmes, staff will have the opportunity to develop their prescribing, educational supervision, and management skills. The role is Trust-wide with the expectation to travel to both Emergency departments at East Kent University Foundation Trust, enabling you to develop clinical skills and knowledge from two busy Emergency Departments. Main duties of the job
To support the Advanced Pharmacists for Acute Medicine and Emergency Medicine to provide a safe and effective clinical pharmacy service. You will be actively encouraged to contribute towards ongoing service development. The post holder will participate as part of the multi-disciplinary team in Acute Medicine/Emergency Department to support consistent and effective medicines optimisation. The post holder will also have a commitment to the core services such as dispensary cover, extended hours service on acute medical floor, and on-call, as well as contributing to a comprehensive clinical pharmacy on the emergency floor. You will be encouraged to participate in audit, project work, and completion of Non-Medical Prescribing. Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway. We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide a patient-focused clinical service Demonstrate and apply the principles of effective medicines optimisation as part of day-to-day activities Identify and address any medication safety concerns within their clinical area Effectively contribute to the MDT to which the post holder is assigned as a clinical pharmacist Support and develop the clinical pharmacy service Follow legal, ethical, professional, and employers’ codes of conduct in all aspects of the role Undertake and propose clinical and service audits as needed Conduct medication assessments/evaluations as required Demonstrate a critical approach towards pharmacy practice in emergency medicine Actively seek to improve the ward and clinical services provided Be a practice supervisor for Foundation Pharmacists and Trainee Pharmacists as appropriate Provide effective supervision of junior staff and feedback on their performance After suitable training, be an educational supervisor for pre-registration pharmacists Contribute to the training of other healthcare professionals, including direct delivery of teaching as needed Person specification
Qualifications
MRPharmS Completed stage 1 of diploma or equivalent Diploma Non-medical prescriber Skills
Well-developed interpersonal skills Organisational and prioritisation skills Service improvement Teaching Experience
Experience in a range of clinical specialties Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services Significant clinical experience Knowledge
Clinical knowledge demonstrated through interventions recorded Experience in a full range of clinical specialties Values
Demonstrates how practice promotes trust values You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. For more information or to arrange to visit us, please contact Sairah Mukhtar, Lead Pharmacist for Urgent and Emergency Care via sairah.mukhtar@nhs.net or 07966865214.
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