Specialist Pharmacist - Intensive Care and Surgery

NHS; Hastings; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East Sussex is seeking two patient-focused Specialist Pharmacists for Intensive Care and Surgery. The role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure effective medication use and requires a commitment to personal development. Candidates will also train and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• GPhC Registration with 1 year of pre-registration training.
• Post-registration experience as a clinical pharmacist in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to Surgery/ITU inpatient wards.
• Train and mentor pre-registration pharmacists and pharmacy undergraduates.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Organization

Knowledge of NHS Policies

Education

BSc (Pharmacy)

MPharm

Vocational Master's degree in Pharmacy

Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Healthcare IT Systems

Job description

Specialist Pharmacist - Intensive Care and Surgery

Note: This job posting is now closed.

Job summary

We are seeking two patient-focused pharmacists to build on established clinical skills and work closely with clinicians to provide high-quality care within ESHT. The role requires a commitment to personal and staff development. These specialist pharmacist positions are based within the Diagnostics, Anaesthetics and Surgery (DAS) Division and involve supporting the Lead Divisional Pharmacist in delivering clinical pharmacy and business support within East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will work in a portfolio role within the Diagnostics, Anaesthetics and Surgery (DAS) Division. Under supervision, they will collaborate with consultants, medical staff, nurses, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use across ESHT. Responsibilities include providing clinical pharmacy services to Surgery/ITU inpatient wards, supporting dispensary activities, and participating in education and training initiatives. The role also involves training and mentoring pre-registration pharmacists, pharmacy undergraduates, and rotational clinical pharmacists. Candidates will be expected to join the department's weekend and on-call rota after orientation and induction.

About us

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

We deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care to over half a million residents and visitors in East Sussex. As one of the largest organizations in the region, we offer a range of services from hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, community hospitals, over 100 community sites, and home care. In 2020, the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, with 'Outstanding' ratings for being caring and effective. Our hospitals are rated 'Outstanding' and 'Good' respectively.

Our 'Building for our Future' programme aims to modernize and expand our facilities to improve patient care for generations to come.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached detailed job description.

For questions regarding this position, please contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Pharmacy) / BPharm / MPharm
• GPhC Registration with a Vocational Master's degree in Pharmacy (4 years) and 1 year of pre-registration training and experience
• CPD portfolio demonstrating ongoing professional development
• Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Training in change management

Experience

• Post-registration experience as a clinical pharmacist in the NHS sector
• Experience with healthcare IT systems, including data entry and report generation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience working with clinicians as a clinical pharmacist
• Experience mentoring and training pharmacy staff
• HEELaSE Practice Supervisor course or equivalent

Skills

• Understanding of the role and responsibilities outlined in the job description
• Knowledge of current pharmacy practice, NHS policies, and targets
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize workload, work under pressure, and work autonomously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Knowledge of Medicines legislation, professional ethics, and safe pharmacy practice
• Understanding of patient needs related to medication information and safety
• Awareness of risk management principles

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro-rata