Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Redcar; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced pharmacist to lead and develop clinical pharmacy services for patients in their homes. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care and implement service improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills and leadership abilities. The position offers training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Leadership training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical skills and service development.
• Experience in pharmacy services.
• Able to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the clinical pharmacy service.
• Provide patient-centered care.
• Implement service improvements.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Clinical independent prescribing

Leadership

Effective clinical skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to utilise clinical independent prescribing and leadership skills as they develop and lead a clinical and operational pharmacy service provided to patients on the virtual wards and the urgent community response service in Tees Community. Hospital at Home service provides hospital level care for patients in their own home to avoid hospital admission and facilitate discharge. Urgent community response reviews patients within 2 hours of referral to avoid hospital admission. Hospital at Home offers a hospital standard of community care in people\'s own homes for frailty patients who are at highest risk of poor health outcomes such as falls, disability, admission to hospital, or the need for long-term care. The service helps to reduce avoidable hospital admissions, while ensuring patients get the care they need from the comfort of their own homes. Patients are monitored daily by a multidisciplinary team and are overseen by a GP or consultant. Visits from the team are arranged as and when required to meet individual needs.

We are looking to appoint a confident and competent pharmacist who can demonstrate effective clinical skills and service development. You will be responsible for leading and developing the clinical pharmacy service within the Urgent Community Response service (UCR) encompassing the Hospital at Home Virtual Ward to provide excellent at home and on site patient centered care. The role will additionally involve leading and implementing service improvements and expansion. The successful candidate will be provided with all the relevant training and support, as well as provided with ample opportunities to allow personal growth and career progression. You will work as a crucial part of the multidisciplinary team working alongside consultant, GP, nursing and pharmacy colleagues to deliver safe and effective patient care. The pharmacy department at South Tees hosts over 180 staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly, and professionally rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical expertise and professionalism. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the clinical pharmacy service within the Urgent Community Response service (UCR) and Hospital at Home Virtual Ward.
• Provide at home and on site patient centred care and ensure safe and effective patient care within the MDT.
• Lead and implement service improvements and expansion.
• Collaborate with consultant, GP, nursing and pharmacy colleagues.

Training and Development

This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading your Team to Success
• Leading Into the Future
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills
• Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviours
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Other Information

It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment is via salary deduction from your first month\'s pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from various networks and communities and support staff with special requirements to help with applications.

Right to Work in the UK: The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Non UK/RoI nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. We offer sponsorship for Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visas, subject to eligibility. Guidance and eligibility information is available on GOV.UK.

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza where eligible. Some vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. Shortlisting communications will be sent via the email address used in the application.

Pre-employment checks include references from the last continuous 3 years of employment or training/education, with referees being a Line Manager/Supervisor. If you require any special arrangements during the application process, please contact the team.

Apply and Additional Notes

Please read the Guidance Notes for Applicants attached to the advert before completing your application. Ensure you provide accurate details of your immigration status on the application form. Existing employees on redeployment may be shortlisted and interviewed ahead of others.