Specialist Clinical Pharmacist / Deputy Training and Education Manager - Bournemouth - ref. r7644323
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train.The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
Job overview
Are you passionate about the provision of education and training to meet the requirements of the pharmacy profession and all pharmacy staff as their job roles evolve?
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to join the education and training team at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD). The established team comprises an Education and Training Manager, a Lead Pharmacy Technician responsible for Rotational Pharmacy Technician training, and two Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technicians responsible for the pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician training.
This role will involve cross-site working at both Poole and Bournemouth hospitals, and requires a dedicated pharmacist to support the Education and Training Manager improve, adapt and future-proof the UHD pharmacy workforce. You will provide a clinical pharmacy ward service across UHD, maintaining your own clinical skills whilst mentoring junior pharmacists on the wards.
We are developing working relationships with Bournemouth University, with one of our pharmacists recently having experience of the role as Lecturer Practitioner for under graduates (nursing).
Main duties of the job
Sharing pharmacy knowledge across the multidisciplinary teams is something we are passionate about at UHD and we can support your involvement in providing this. You will also be encouraged to undertake training to develop your own education and training skills.
If you think you have the desire and ambition for this post then we would like to hear from you.
This role requires General Pharmaceutical Council Registration
Base Location: This position will require cross site working between Poole and Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
With the transformation the base site will become RBH once all the building work has been complete and RBH becomes the acute site but still cross site working.
Interview Date: TBC- Support the Education, Training and Research Manager to develop and maintain the provision of undergraduate and postgraduate education and training of pharmacists and education and training for the Trainee Pharmacists (TP)
- Participation in both ward and departmental-based pharmaceutical and educational duties.
- Identify and facilitate delivery of both external and in house training programmes to enable pharmacists, TPs, PTPTs, FPTs and ATOs to meet their professional requirements and developmental needs.
- Line manage trainee pharmacists, acting as a mentor and tutor to TPs and pharmacy diploma students and Band 6 pharmacists
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff on clinical and professional standards for pharmacy, medicines use and prescribing practice.
- Identifying the training needs of the pharmacy service and developing training to meet these needs.
- Acting as Lead Mentor across UHD for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice, co-ordinating other diploma mentors and liaising with the education provider, supported by the Education, Training and Research Manager.
- Leading on the management of the Trainee Pharmacist programme across UHD supported by the Education, Training and Research Manager.
- Ensuring training and development plans are implemented and updated for all grades of staff in clinical areas annually.
- Ensuring that provision of effective training is planned, managed and facilitated to support the on-going development of all members of the pharmacy department working with the Education, Training and Research Manager and Lead Pharmacy Technician Education and Training
- Developing new innovative projects to promote education and training across the Trust.
- Provide “on the job” support and training on all aspects of clinical pharmacy to pharmacists, trainee pharmacists and clinical technicians. This will include one-to-one sessions, accompanied ward visits and group training.
- Support the Specialist Pharmacists in providing teaching to medical students, trainee doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Participating in clinical pharmacy meetings and contributing to the clinical pharmacy service liaising with the pharmacy team as appropriate.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Master’s degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Registered Pharmacy Independent Prescriber
- Membership of a professional organisation (e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society, UKCPA)
- Post graduate qualification in education and training
Experience
Essential criteria- Substantial NHS hospital experience post qualification of which considerable experience as a AfC or equivalent
- Substantial experience of delivering education and training
- Evidence of mentoring / training of pharmacy staff
- Experience in giving presentations
Technical skills competencies
Essential criteria- Time management skills, ability to meet deadlines
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
- Experience of service development
Personal attributes
Essential criteria- Demonstrates an interest in the education, training and development of others
- Committed to continuing professional development
- Self-motivated, conscientious
- Experience of leading a team
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Good clinical knowledge of current therapeutics and pharmacy practice
- Working knowledge of and ability to apply all aspects of regulatory legislation and guidelines applicable to pharmacy services
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.