Healthcare of Older Person (HCOOP)/Acute Frailty Specialist Pharmacist

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000

Job description

Healthcare of Older Person (HCOOP)/Acute Frailty Specialist Pharmacist

Band 7

Main area: Pharmacy
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 344-3641DCB-B

Site: TBC (WHH/QEQM Hospital)
Town: TBC (Ashford/Margate)
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/04/2025 23:59

Job overview

Are you a passionate and driven pharmacist looking for a thrilling opportunity? Join us as an HCOOP/Acute Frailty Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) at EKHUFT! This role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing exceptional care to high acuity, complex patients. You'll be at the forefront of delivering a responsive, proactive, and person-centred clinical pharmacy service, working within your professional boundaries.

As part of our supportive team of pharmacists, technicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team, your expertise and input will always be valued and welcomed. This non-rotational post offers a unique chance to truly make a difference and grow in your career.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

In this exciting role, you will:

1. Fully integrate into the Multidisciplinary Team: Have the opportunity to attend ward rounds and work with the HCOOP/Frailty lead to shape the service.
2. Provide training and teaching: Train FY1 and FY2 doctors, become an educational supervisor for trainee pharmacists, and supervise foundation pharmacists.
3. Engage in service level activities: Play a key role in the continuous improvement of our services.
4. Line management and practice supervision: Take on responsibilities in managing foundation pharmacists and acting as a practice supervisor, educational supervisor, enhancing your leadership skills.
5. Pursue further education: Undertake the Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) course to expand your qualifications.

What we offer:

1. A supportive and collaborative environment: Work alongside a dedicated team that values your contributions.
2. Professional growth: Opportunities for training, education, and career advancement.
3. Impactful work: Make a real difference in the lives of complex, high acuity patients.

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 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 4-year Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist
• Completion of Foundation Stage 1 of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy i.e. completion of both Foundation Stage 1 and 2 (or equivalent)
• Training and accreditation as a Practice Supervisor and Educational Supervisor

Skills

• Demonstrates ‘usually’ or ‘consistently’ levels of competence for the majority of General/Foundation Level Framework
• Demonstrates excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates working effectively within the multidisciplinary team
• Able to analyse information and plan actions based on this information
• Demonstrates reflective approach to self-development
• Demonstrates service improvement
• Demonstrates teaching and presentation skills
• Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results

Experience

• Significant experience in hospital post registration showing clinical experience within various environments/specialties (or the equivalent)
• Experience in care of the elderly and/or acute frailty

Knowledge

• Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings
• Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services
• Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in a care of the elderly setting

Other

• Upholds and models the Trust values
• Ability to provide in person cross site cover (WHH/QEQM)

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.