Specialist Pharmacist, Education & Training / Clinical

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

Job description

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is a forward thinking teaching hospital offering acute care to a population of approximately one million. We are one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the UK with strong links to both the School of Pharmacy and the Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia. Electronic prescribing and medicines administration has been implemented across all inpatient wards, the A&E and outpatients. We are at the forefront of healthcare delivery with a strong focus on Medicines Management and innovative pharmaceutical practice.

Norwich is a vibrant city, voted one of the Best Places to Live in the UK by The Sunday Times 2021, with a fabulous market, excellent shopping, restaurants and nightlife, yet surrounded by beautiful countryside. The unique combination of the Norfolk Broads, a picturesque coastline and a choice of city or rural living make Norwich an ideal home, no matter what your interests. For those who love to travel or see friends Norwich offers excellent rail and air links.

We welcome informal visits, or contact us for any queries regarding this role, we are also able to provide you with resources to support with your application completion via our recruitment team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a keen desire to support the education journey of future pharmacists, while maintaining your clinical practice. You will develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the school of pharmacy at the University of East Anglia, supporting the work-based learning and supervision of undergraduate students on placements at the Norfolk & Norwich University hospital. The successful applicant will be working to address the need for pharmacy students to both demonstrate and develop person-centred care and collaboration as well as provide pastoral support to individual learners. You will work under the direction of the lead E&T pharmacist.

You will be required to work both as part of a team and as an autonomous practitioner, taking an active role in the pharmaceutical care of a range of conditions and providing advice to clinicians. Participation in multidisciplinary team ward rounds and prescribing of medications to ensure the seamless transfer of care will be expected. You will work in partnership with both the pharmacy and the wider MDT. This is a 50:50 post, split between clinical rotations and E&T.

This post is for full time employment, however, alternative working patterns will be considered. All staff are required to work 1 in 10 weekends with corresponding time off given during the week. All staff are required to undertake at least one bank holiday duty per year. All rotas are subject to review at any time.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will assist the Pharmacy Team Leaders Medicine & Surgery in the performance of the following duties in accordance with Trust policies.
• This is a trained practitioner post and the post holder would be expected to work on their own initiative within guidelines and direction from the Pharmacy Team Leaders, to supervise rotational pharmacists and Foundation Trainee pharmacists and to liaise with other pharmacy staff.
• The purpose of the post is to develop and operate high quality clinical and technical pharmacy services and the post holder will be expected to participate in and support the achievement of this aim.
• To participate in and assist in the provision of clinical pharmacy services to the Trust in liaison with the Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders as Specialist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current listing on the Pharmacist Register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience
• Independent prescribing

Experience

• Significant experience of working in hospital pharmacy

Skills

• Knowledge of national guidelines relating to medicines and pharmaceutical practice
• Able to share learning with others
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£46,148 to £52,809 a year (pro rata)