About this role
Job summary
Would you like the opportunity to work as an integral member of our Acute Medicine multidisciplinary team to provide a high level of clinical pharmacy care and expertise for patients treated for a variety of complex medical conditions?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist to join our clinical pharmacy team to work within the acute medicine team at Musgrove Park Hospital.
Main duties of the job
As a specialist pharmacist working as an integral member of the acute medicine multidisciplinary team, you'll implement and deliver high quality clinical pharmacy services. You will provide a high level of clinical pharmacy care and expertise for patients on our Acute Medical Unit, treated for a variety of complex medical conditions.
You'll develop strong links between the pharmacy service and the acute medicine service, extending the boundaries of professional pharmacy practice, including direct patient prescribing, counselling for high risk medications, education and training, audit and quality improvement work, governance and incident reviews.
If you are passionate about improving patient care through expert clinical pharmacy practice, we'd love to hear from you.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Masters degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
- Registered independent prescriber or willing to undertake training
Desirable
- Please see the attached JD
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable hospital pharmacy experience delivering clinical pharmacy practice at an advanced level.
- Demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience of general medicine, general surgery (including non-specialist service provision to acute and emergency patients)
- Significant experience in medicines management of patients with complex medical conditions and polypharmacy.
Desirable
- Experience in clinical training and/or mentoring of pharmacy staff.
- Experience of staff appraisal and objective setting.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Maintains a broad knowledge of clinical and pharmacy practice
- Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)