Foundation to Advance Clinical Pharmacist Programme

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS Trust is inviting applications for its Foundation to Advance Clinical Pharmacist Programme. This role is designed for both trainee and experienced pharmacists looking to enhance their skills in a dynamic hospital environment. Over an 18-month period, participants will transition from foundation to advanced clinical roles while completing a postgraduate diploma. The Trust values diversity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth, ensuring that every team member can contribute to improving patient care across Sussex. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in healthcare and make a difference in the lives of patients.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Programme

Staff Networks

Buddy System for New Members

Professional Development Opportunities

Disability Confident Employer

Veteran Aware Trust

Qualifications

• Master of Pharmacy degree from a recognized institution is required.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert patient care and support lead pharmacists.
• Contribute to clinical governance including risk and audit.
• Supervise practice for undergraduates and pre-registration pharmacists.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Patient Care

Teaching and Training

Clinical Governance

Professional Development

Education

Master of Pharmacy degree

Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

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Foundation to Advance Clinical Pharmacist Programme

Band 7

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Part time hours considered) Job ref 279-6413849-JAN25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Richards Town Chichester Salary £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/01/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

The Pharmacy department is rapidly expanding and we are proud and delighted to invite applications to our FOUNDATION to ADVANCE Clinical Pharmacist Programme. This is an 18-month competency-based progression programme with incremental enhancement at 12 and 18 months. Pharmacists in the programme will work towards key objectives to transition from a post-registration foundation pharmacist (band 6) into an advance clinical pharmacist (band 7).

We welcome applications from trainee pharmacists or other sector pharmacists who wish to develop their career in hospital. We also welcome applications from experienced band 6 or 7 pharmacists; they will be aligned to the appropriate stage of the programme depending on experience. This unique programme has been designed to enhance your skills and experience across our diverse range of clinical specialities and you will be supported to complete a postgraduate diploma at University College London alongside other set objectives. To aid progression towards more senior specialised posts, attainment of a clinically enhanced pharmacist independent prescribing qualification is encouraged as an extension of the programme.

We are looking to appoint talented pharmacists who are self-directed, productive team-players and who are able to manage the busy responsibilities of this key NHS role.

Main duties of the job

University Hospitals Sussex has recently merged two legacy Trusts consisting of the Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital in the East and Worthing, St Richards and Southlands in the West.

We invite you to specify your preferred site within the application form when writing your personal statement.

Worthing and St Richards Hospitals:

Elderly Care (including stroke and orthogeriatric), Medicine (including cardiology, endocrinology and respiratory), Surgery (including trauma & orthopaedics, colorectal and bariatric surgery), Acute Medicine and Frailty, Aseptic services (Haematology & Oncology services), Dispensary services, Women and Children’s, High-Cost Drugs/Homecare, HIV, Education and Training and Critical Care.

This is one of multiple adverts for the same job, please be advised that you only need to apply to one of these and within your application specify which site you'd like to apply for.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the delivery of expert patient care providing support to the lead pharmacists. This includes development, evaluation and co-ordination of clinical pharmacy services in line with the objectives of the division and the UHSx Pharmacy strategy.
• You will contribute to all aspects of clinical governance, including clinical risk and audit.
• As a teaching hospital, education and training is an integral component of all roles encompassing practice supervision of undergraduates, pre-registration pharmacists and the line management and educational supervision of band 6 pharmacists as appropriate.
• We encourage inter-professional learning and have been recognised for educational initiatives such as joint teaching activities with Foundation Doctors.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

• Master of Pharmacy degree at a British School of Pharmacy or recognised equivalent
• Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous pharmacy experience in the UK as a qualified or trainee pharmacist
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience

Skills

• Supporting information must demonstrate an understanding of the progression programme with examples of core skills required in a foundation secondary care role. Applicants must show a willingness for continual professional development.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information

For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: [e-mail]

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Soha Mohamed Job title Lead Pharmacist- Division of Surgery (East) Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01273696955 Additional information Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital (East): Soha Mohamed-01273 696955 ext 64183 [e-mail] Worthing, St Richards and Southlands (West): Elena (Ellie) Burton - 01903 205111 Ext. 86342, [e-mail] Lewis Thompson -01243 788122 Ext. 35117, [e-mail]