Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Pharmacist-Education and Training
Band 7
Job overview
Do you want to work in one of the largest teaching trusts in the UK and do you have an interest in training others?Ìý Are you interested in gaining a wide variety of skills that will help build your development portfolio?Ìý If so then join our friendly pharmacy team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust as a senior clinical pharmacist in specialist medicine and pharmacy training!Ìý Ìý
Due to the current post holder's promotion this rare opportunity to work within both disciplines has become available.Ìý There is no need for previous formal training experience just the right attitude to learn and to support and nurture others.ÌýÌý
In addition to this role we also currently have a number of vacancies at band 7 level across the organisation including two rotational posts working across the City medicine specialties for 18 months and a senior clinical pharmacist post in respiratory medicine. If you would like to be considered for these alternative vacancies then we recommend that you also submit your application for these posts. In your supporting statement please indicate your preferred job preference.
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Main duties of the job
This is a split postÌý - 50% of your time will be spent clinically within the specialist medicine areas of the trust.Ìý You will get the opportunity to experience a variety of medical specialisms from cardiology, respiratory, renal and infectious diseases all aimed at building your clinical knowledge and skills, as well as maximising your integration with the multi-disciplinary teams.Ìý
The other 50% of your time will be working within our dedicated and experienced education and training team.Ìý Here you will mentor and support trainee and early years pharmacists ensuring they have the skills and aptitude to excel clinically.Ìý As part of this you will also get the opportunity to line manage and work towards being a designated supervisor for a trainee pharmacist; building your development portfolio further.Ìý
We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about education and training, who possess excellent communication skills, a patient-centered attitude, the ability to work independently & also as part of the multi-disciplinary team, and who have the motivation to strive for continued improvement.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See full job description (attached) for further information.
Pharmacy Education and Training 50%
Clinical pharmacy duties (50%) ensuring core clinical pharmacy activities are undertaken within the clinical pharmacy medicine team
Leadership, management and directorate/service support roles
To line manage and support more junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the specialty
To take full part in the 7 day shifted rota and bank holidays dutiesÌý
The post holder may be required to work at one or both campuses
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GPhC Registered
- Diploma/MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent post graduate qualification
Desirable criteria
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Wide previous experience (post registration) of hospital pharmacy
- Experience of delivering Education and Training processes within a hospital setting
- Experience of day to day supervision of trainee pharmacists/technicians
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of project work/audit/research
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal presentation/negotiation skills-written and verbal
- Good communication and interaction with MDT and own profession
Desirable criteria
- Teaching skills including supportive feedback
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
- Critical evaluation skills to support drug therapy decisions and patient information.
- Able to assess and minimise risk in medicines management processes
Desirable criteria
- Medicines Information skills
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential criteria
- Organised, able to prioritise own work and help others to.
- Positive thinker and problem solver
Desirable criteria
- Management skills
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lou Beaumont
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacist-Education and Training
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07812278076
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