Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Specialist Surgical Pharmacist - Ipswich
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Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced clinical pharmacist to join the esteemed and experienced surgical team at ESNEFT. This is new and exciting position for a committed and self-motivated pharmacist to lead our Pharmacy services to specialist surgical patients on the Ipswich Hospital site.
This post is Band 8a role however we will consider Band 7 pharmacists in a Band 7 developmental program opportunity.
You will be pivotal in developing our clinical service within the surgical speciality which includes dermatology, ophthalmology, ENT and rheumatology. You will be a fully established member of the multi-disciplinary team within surgery, with an opportunity to play a key role to the pharmacy service within the homecare team to specialist surgical patients and rheumatology.You will have responsibility to support the provision of the pharmacy parenteral nutrition services including the opportunity to be a part of the multidisciplinary nutrition team.
Our friendly pharmacy team are dedicated to nurturing, mentoring and developing our staff to reach their full potential. We provide pharmacy forums and tutorials. We support personal development plans, smart objective setting and opportunities for study.
ESNEFT is about to embark on a full Trust wide implementation of the Epic electronic patient record which includes electronic prescribing and administration and pharmacy stock control system replacement.
Main duties of the job
In addition to our fully automated dispensaries, we host one of the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service medicines advice sites and a brand new aseptic facility.
Details about our pharmacy service - https://esneft.pagetiger.com/buqzfou/1- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure medicines optimisation strategies are embedded as part of the surgery practice; minimising drug wastage and managing the use of high-cost medicines accordingly.
- Provide an advanced level clinical pharmacy service to specialist surgical patients in line with the pharmacy Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and agreed clinical standards.
- Provide ongoing clinical support and guidance to pharmacy colleagues contributing to the clinical pharmacy service within surgery.
- Develop clinical pharmacy input into Surgical Services and provide departmental leadership into this speciality.
- Be a specialist clinical pharmacist in the provision of parenteral nutrition services, in accordance with local and national standards and strategy.
- Work closely with the principal and divisional pharmacist for high cost drugs to take a prominent role in homecare services at the Ipswich site for rheumatology and specialist surgical patient
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patient
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Medicines Management
- Clinical knowledge of issues relevant to surgical patients gained through training & experience
- Good all-round clinical knowledge in other areas and practical skills
- Knowledge of issues involved during the pre-admission process
- Basic understanding of clinical issues relating to theatre practice
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GPhC registered
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy plus Pre-registration training or equivalent
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or clinical equivalent
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous extensive hospital experience inclusive of Clinical Pharmacy practice
- Demonstrated experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Handling of high risk medicines
- Previous experience of educating and training other staff
- Previous experience of working with Surgical patients
- Previous experience of working with Parenteral Nutrition services
- Previous experience with managing and validating homecare
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
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