Specialist Pharmacist Medicines Information - Leicester - ref. u51143619
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Job overview
Are you enthusiastic about improving and developing the pharmacy service to optimise patient care whilst pursuing your interest in Medicines Information?
If so, we are looking for a creative, motivated and fervent pharmacist to join our team. UHL comprises three acute teaching hospitals and is one of the largest Trusts in the country, serving over a million residents of Leicestershire and Rutland and providing tertiary services on a national level.You will be working within our regional Medicines Information service delivering quality advice on medicines both locally and nationally.
Main duties of the job- Provide expert evaluated medicines information and advice in response to complex enquiries where answers may not be readily available to promote the safe, effective and economic use of medicinal products and optimising individual patient therapy.
- Participate in the delivery of our Specialist Service to provide advice on the use of medicines in breastfeeding.
- Contribute to the management of the patient medicines helpline to answer medicines related queries.
- Assist with the training and development of staff.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic pharmacist who wishes to develop Medicines Information skills and knowledge in a dynamic, progressive and innovative team.
The post is based in the Midlands Medicines Information Centre at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, where we strive to provide great training, development opportunities and varied experience to team members so they are able to enjoy and further their careers.
The main duties of this job:
- To provide and supervise the day-to-day operational aspects of the Midlands Medicines Information Service.
- To support members of the healthcare professions (in primary and secondary care) to ensure the safe, effective and economic use of medicinal products in patients through the proactive and reactive provision of evaluated, accurate and up to date information and advice.
- Provide expert specialist advice to healthcare professions and the public on drugs in lactation as part of the UK Drugs in Lactation Advisory Service (specialist training provided).
- To assist in the provision of our medicines helpline service to selected specialty areas once these patients have been discharged.
- Helping with the training of others (qualified pharmacists and trainees) in the specialty of Medicines Information.
You should have previous experience of working in the Medicines Information specialty as a trainee or fully-qualified pharmacist.
You will also hold or be working towards a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent). Post holders will be expected to contribute towards evening, on-call and weekend rotas.
Person specification
Experience and qualifications
Essential criteria- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
- Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy practice or evidence of equivalent clinical experience
- Working towards completion of a Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/ Pharmacy practice
- Evidence of leadership training and skills particularly change management
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Sound current clinical knowledge
- Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development
Experience
Essential criteria- Approaching 2 years (minimum) post-registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working in Medicines Information (pre- or post- registration)
- Experience of working in hospital
Skills
Essential criteria- Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication
- Previous supervisory/management training. Evidence of management of staff in previous post
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.