About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Specialist Pharmacist to join our team, delivering clinical pharmacy services within the RRCV (Renal, Respiratory, Cardiology, Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU), Vascular and Specialist Surgery) Clinical Management Group (3 days per week) alongside an exciting opportunity to work as a Teacher Practitioner at De Montfort University (2 days per week).
The post-holder will provide clinical pharmacy input within RRCV, supporting safe, effective and patient-centred use of medicines across inpatient and outpatient settings, in line with the Specialist Pharmacist role. Alongside this, the post offers a funded opportunity to contribute to the delivery of undergraduate pharmacy education at De Montfort University, supporting teaching, learning and student development.
This unique split post combines clinical practice and education, offering the opportunity to develop skills in teaching, training and professional development while maintaining a strong clinical presence within a specialist service. The role is essential to maintaining safe clinical services and supporting workforce development across both the Trust and academic partner.
Main duties of the job
RRCV
Based primarily at Glenfield Hospital.
Join our dynamic RRCV pharmacy team and take advantage of a structured rotational programme across five specialist areas: Renal, Respiratory, Cardiology, Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU), Vascular and Specialist Surgery. Each rotation lasts six months, giving you the chance to develop broad, in-depth expertise.
You will be fully supported to progress both clinically and professionally, working closely with experienced specialist pharmacists and an engaged multidisciplinary team.
Teacher Practitioner (De Montfort University) Contribute to the delivery of undergraduate pharmacy teaching, supporting the development of clinical knowledge, skills and professionalism in pharmacy students.
Facilitate teaching sessions, workshops and clinical skills training aligned to the MPharm programme.
Support student learning in clinical practice, acting as a role model and linking clinical experience to academic learning.
Work collaboratively with university staff and Trust colleagues to support integration of clinical practice and education.
Shared Responsibilities Across the Role
Contribute to audit, research and service development activities within both clinical practice and education.
Promote a culture of continuous learning, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
Maintain professional development and actively work towards advanced clinical and/or educational practice.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description Job responsibilities Our Pharmacy Department is progressive, supportive and nurturing and aim to provide the best patient care possible. Join us and be a part of a workplace that looks to develop you as you progress on your professional and personal journey. You will utilise your clinical skills and experience by providing clinical pharmacy services to wards and other areas, assisting with the training and development of others and supporting the improvement of the services. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and will help maintain the high standard of services that are already provided. Independent Prescribing is integral to our pharmacists roles. In this post you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge and specialist skills. Post holder will be expected to contribute towards evening, on-call, bank holiday and weekend rotas.
Please see the attached Job Description for more information on role requirements.
If you are considering applying for one of our roles we would encourage you to talk to us to discuss how we can support your development and how you can support our services.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
Master's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Post-graduate certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy practice or evidence of equivalent clinical experience Working towards completion of a Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/ Pharmacy practice Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development Registered as an Independent Prescriber or ability to complete training upon appointment
Desirable
Membership of a professional body e.g. MRPharmS or UKCPA or equivalent specialist group Evidence of Practice Research projects undertaken Evidence of leadership training and skills particularly change management Registered Independent Prescriber
Experience Essential
Approaching 2 years (minimum) post-registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience
Desirable
Experience of on-call/ability to deal with calls out of hours Evidence of achievement in the capacity of clinical/ward pharmacist Experience of teaching/tutoring Experience of working in hospital
Analytical and Judgement skills Essential
Sound current clinical knowledge
Desirable
Awareness of national issues Clinical Governance
Skills Essential
Team player Evidence of verbal presentations made to professional groups
Desirable
Previous supervisory/management training Knowledge of patients own drug (POD) and self-medication schemes
Communication and relationship skills Essential
Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication
Desirable
Evidence of management of staff in previous post Communication skills at level sufficient to be able to undertake commitment
Planning and organisation skills Essential
Assertive and enthusiastic Able to supervise other Pharmacists
Desirable
Evidence of good time management skills of self and others
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)