Advanced Pharmacist - Urology, Vascular and Orthopaedics

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist focusing on Urology, Vascular, and Orthopaedics at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. The role involves managing clinical pharmacy services, overseeing a team, and ensuring safe use of medicines. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and substantial experience in surgical specialties. This position offers a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a surgical specialty as a dedicated pharmacist.
• Management of staff and/or service required.
• Ability to apply Trust values.

Responsibilities

• Operate as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Surgery across the Trust.
• Support safe and effective use of medicines in surgical specialties.
• Oversee performance of the surgical team within these specialties.

Skills

Significant experience working with surgical specialties

Teaching various healthcare professionals

IT skills

Education

MRPharmS

Diploma or equivalent clinical knowledge

NMP or enrolled in a course

Educational Supervisor or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Advanced Pharmacist - Urology, Vascular and Orthopaedics (Band 8a) based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury. This role involves developing the Clinical Pharmacy service, working closely with enthusiastic speciality teams, and putting prescribing into practice with pre-admission patients. Also includes overseeing a team of rotational pharmacists and clinical technicians supporting Urology, Vascular and Trauma & Orthopaedics services, and working with the Lead Surgical Services Pharmacist and other surgical leads.

We would consider candidates able to work at a band 7 to 8a progression. Being an NMP is essential; if needed, enrolment on the course will be fully supported by the department. The post may be suitable for those without leadership/NMP qualification under the Annex 21 training structure.

Main duties of the job

• Operate as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Surgery across the Trust.
• Act as the speciality pharmacist for Urology, Vascular and Trauma & Orthopaedics, supporting safe and effective use of medicines within these specialties to improve medicines safety.
• Operationally oversee day-to-day performance of the surgical team within these specialties.
• Effectively manage and supervise pharmacists and oversee other pharmacy staff working on surgical wards.
• Provide cover for the critical care at Kent and Canterbury site when a specialist pharmacist is not available.
• Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist for Surgery at Pharmacy and Care Group level when required.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people. Our vision is "great healthcare from great people" and our values are: care, safety, respect and confidence in making a difference. The organisation supports a new way of working, “We care”, empowering frontline staff to lead improvements daily.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, the application may be rejected as part of the assessment process, though applicants may seek appropriate support for declared disabilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in supporting documents.

Person specification

Experience

• Significant experience working with surgical specialties.
• Teaching a variety of HCPs.
• Management of staff and/or service.

Qualifications

• MRPharmS
• Diploma or equivalent clinical knowledge demonstrated
• NMP or enrolled on a course
• Educational Supervisor or equivalent

Skills

• IT

Other

• Applying Trust values

Knowledge

• Experience working with a speciality as a dedicated pharmacist

There are additional details about the Trust and opportunities for flexible working; information includes relocation policy, parking, and the Trust’s commitment to staff development and CPD. The trust emphasises required disclosures and eligibility criteria for sponsorship, DBS checks, and no-smoking policy. Applicants can search and apply via the Trust website; if applying via NHS Jobs, TRAC will manage the application process. Communication will be by email, with checks for spam/junk folders advised.

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 will require a DBS disclosure.

Name: Rebecca Tarrant
Job title: Lead Surgical Services Pharmacist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]