Advanced Pharmacist - E&T and Women's & Children's

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK health service provider is seeking a dynamic clinical pharmacist to join their established team. This role focuses on delivering clinical pharmacy services to women’s and children’s services while managing and training trainee pharmacists. Candidates should possess a pharmacy degree and have strong communication and leadership skills. This position is pivotal within the pharmacy team and may require a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical pharmacy, particularly in women's and children's services.
• Ability to manage and train trainee pharmacists and students.
• Understanding of medicines management and compliance with legislation.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage trainee pharmacist training and assessment.
• Deliver, develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice and undertake risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Overview

This post will be pivotal within the pharmacy team as a leader in E&T and Women’s & Children’s services, acting as a role model to others and eventually deputising for the Lead Pharmacist for Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for organising and managing all aspects of trainee pharmacist training and assessment, ensuring the standards set by the Higher Education Institute (HEI), NHSE, GPhC, Trust and Pharmacy department are met.
• Manage and support trainee pharmacists, undergraduate placements, summer students and post-graduate diploma pharmacists.
• Support the Regional NHSE TPF in organising training for the trainee pharmacists.
• Manage medicines management training for students, doctors and nurses.
• Deliver, develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to women’s and children’s services.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice, undertake risk management and ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
• Ensure the efficient and cost-effective use of medicines, utilising local and national data to drive improvements in efficiencies.

Applications will be transferred to the TRAC system. By completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. Correspondence regarding your application will be sent via a TRAC system account.

Equality, Diversity and Recruitment

We are an equal opportunities employer, aiming to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, particularly for senior posts at KGH. 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 inform the recruitment services team as soon as possible. Appointments will be made on merit.

Useful notes for applicants

In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records.

If a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the role, you will be responsible for reimbursing the cost (£49.50). From 1 February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service at an annual cost (£16). New employees who do not join the update service may be required to pay for a new DBS check in three years’ time (£49.50).

Please note that new starters with KGH are subject to a six-month probationary period. Ensure that information provided on the application form is accurate and complete; information relating to qualifications, training, work experience and references must be evidenced. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal of an offer.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. KGH considers safeguarding a priority and a key value for all employed in the service. The Hospital Group promotes and supports vacancies across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and values inclusive, collaborative environments. We encourage applications from people who identify with protected groups, particularly those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.

About the role

Kettering General NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced, motivated and dynamic clinical pharmacist with excellent communication and leadership skills to join our established, friendly clinical pharmacy team. The post holder will be an integral part of the Pharmacy Education & Training and Women’s & Children’s services team, covering maternity leave until January 2027. They will contribute to the delivery of clinical pharmacy services to Women’s & Children’s services and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide expert advice on medicines management, medicines optimisation, and medication safety.