Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Community Hospitals (8a)

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation across Community Hospitals within the Integrated Care directorate. The post involves management of long-term conditions, frailty and multimorbidity, with travel to Mount Gould Hospital, Tavistock Hospital and South Hams Community Hospital.

You will work in a proactive multidisciplinary team with clinicians and allied health professionals, delivering high-quality,

Qualifications

• Preference given to internal Trust staff and Priority/At Risk statuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical pharmacy service to Integrated Care and Community Hospitals.
• Act as team leader for ward-based pharmacy team overseeing Community Hospitals as part of the ICT.
• Undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and other healthcare employees.
• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice to the clinical specialties.
• Work with the lead pharmacist to develop clinical services and define pharmacist roles within Community Services.

Job description

Are you ready to specialise, lead and make a real impact in Community Services?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Clinical Pharmacist with a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across Community Services. The post holder will work across our Community Hospitals as part of the Integrated Care directorate and play a key role in the management of long-term conditions, frailty, and multimorbidity, with a strong focus on medicines optimisation across community and intermediate care pathways. The role requires regular working and travel across UHP community sites, including Mount Gould Hospital, Tavistock Hospital and South Hams Community Hospital, in line with service requirements.

You will join a forward-thinking and highly respected team committed to service development, integration, and improving patient outcomes across care settings.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical expertise while playing a key role in delivering high-quality pharmacy services across the Community Hospitals.

You will be embedded within a proactive multidisciplinary team, working alongside clinicians, nurse specialists and allied health professionals to deliver outstanding patient care across the Peninsula.

• Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*
• You will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service to Integrated Care and Community Hospitals.
• Act as team leader for the ward-based pharmacy team overseeing community Hospitals as part of the integrated care directorate (ICT).
• Undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and other healthcare employees.
• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice to the clinical specialities, demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness.
• Work closely with the lead pharmacist and associate chief pharmacist for clinical services on the strategic development of clinical pharmacy services and establish clearly defined roles for pharmacists within Community Services.

Candidates who meet the qualifications for this post but may not yet demonstrate the full knowledge or experience required at Band 8a will still be considered for this role as a Band 7 to Band 8a progression opportunity. The successful candidate will receive the necessary support to achieve the required progression milestones and demonstrate the expected level of practice before progressing to an advanced specialist Band 8a role.

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.

The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team.

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Anneka Mitchell Job title: Lead Pharmacist for Healthcare of Older People Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07767 353459

For an informal discussion or to arrange a site visit please contact Anneka Mitchell, Lead Pharmacist for Healthcare of Older People, Frailty, and Medicine [e-mail] or Natasha Moore, Associate Chief Pharmacist - Clinical Services [e-mail]