About this role
Job summary
This role will suit a clinical Pharmacist looking to build on their clinical knowledge and develop their patient facing skills in supporting the patient journey from the ward to discharge into the community.
The post holder will be supporting inpatient Community Hospital wards at several sites in Dorset, based on their location. They will be ensuring seamless transfer of care back into primary care, supporting the discharge process and identifying patients in need of follow up, providing clinical advice to the staff, patients and our Pharmacy Technicians who provide follow up visits in the patients own homes.
As an independent prescriber, their will be opportunity to prescribe and deprescribe medication on the wards.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
Provide medicines management support in delivering Pharmacy Services to Wards and neighbourhood health hubsa medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy service within community hospitals and neighbourhood health hubs promoting a seamless medicines service for transfer into patients homes.To support and where necessary participate in a service which receives patient referrals from external stakeholders for pharmacy patient support in the domiciliary setting that improves patient outcomes
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training Essential
Vocational masters degree in Pharmacy (4 years or equivalent) plus one year pre-registration training Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Broad clinical pharmacy knowledge Good Organisational Skills
Desirable
Postgraduate clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent experience. A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Independent Prescriber Knowledge of NHS primary and secondary care working
Job specific experience Essential
Demonstrable experience as a practicing pharmacist Experience of working in a 'clinical capacity' Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Able to communicate with patients Able to influence other healthcare professionals
Desirable
Experience of providing patient information and education Experience of co-ordinating complex activities / programmes of care with other professionals and agencies.
Personal qualities/attributes Essential
Effective communicator able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding. Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision Able to work independently. Commitment to excellence and patient and carer support.
Desirable
Proactive and innovative
Information Technology Essential
Confident in the use of computer systems, spreadsheets, databases, data collection and coordination, wordprocessing and report writing Understanding of information governance, data protection and patient confidentiality in relation to information systems
Desirable
Experience of using EPMA Systems Experience of Using SystmOne
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.
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 Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Community Hospitals across North and West Dorset
CoHo Inpatient Wards
Poole/Forston
BH17 0RB
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)