Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist CHS Virtual Ward

Sussexcommunity; Bexhill-on-Sea; Remote; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East Sussex seeks a dedicated Pharmacist for their virtual ward pharmacy service. The role involves providing patient care at home, collaborating with integrated care teams, and enhancing patient experiences through high-quality pathways. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and strong communication skills, with opportunities for flexible working.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in hospital, community, or GP practice pharmacy.
• 1 year pre-registration training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support to the virtual ward pharmacy service.
• Liaise with colleagues across professional and organisational boundaries.

Skills

Communication

Understanding of the role and responsibilities

Education

BSc (Pharmacy)/BPharm/MPharm

Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy

MRPharmS registration

Current registration with the GPhC

Job description

This highly specialist pharmacist post is responsible for providing oversight and direct support to the virtual ward pharmacy service provided to patients supported by CHIC (Community Health and Integrated Care) division community-based teams, including community nursing.

The post holder will work with a dedicated virtual ward pharmacy team and other members of the CHS pharmacy team. The role requires liaising with colleagues across professional and organisational boundaries in the virtual ward setting.

The post involves providing patient care in patients' homes and requires the ability to travel independently across sites. Technology will be used to support and monitor patients.

We seek an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and dynamic Pharmacist with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues across the integrated care system to develop high-quality, clinically driven pathways to enhance patient experience.

Ideally, applicants should hold a prescribing qualification and be interested in expanding their scope of practice.

Main duties of the job

Provide oversight and support to the virtual ward pharmacy service for patients supported by CHIC community-based teams, including community nursing.

Work with a dedicated virtual ward pharmacy team and liaise with colleagues across professional and organisational boundaries.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We serve half a million people in East Sussex with safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. Our services are delivered by over 7,000 staff across hospitals, community hospitals, sites, and people's homes. Rated 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for caring and effectiveness by CQC, with the Conquest Hospital and community services rated 'Outstanding'.

Our 'Building for our Future' programme aims to expand and improve our facilities for future generations.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description. For questions, contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Pharmacy)/BPharm/MPharm
• Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent postgraduate qualification
• MRPharmS registration
• Current registration with the GPhC
• CPD portfolio demonstrating ongoing development
• Training in pharmaco-economics/resource or change management

Skills

• Understanding of the role and responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with CQUINs and NHSLA targets

Experience

• Post-registration experience in hospital, community, GP practice, or CCG pharmacy, preferably in a specialist field
• 1 year pre-registration training and experience
• Experience with healthcare IT systems
• Mentoring and training experience
• Proven ability to influence clinical change
• Support experience in clinical units

Additional information

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975, requiring a DBS check.

Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 per annum, pro-rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, flexible, home or remote working options available.