About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Pharmacist - Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis to join the Pharmacy team at UHSussex. This is a newly developed role aimed at strengthening paediatric cystic fibrosis and respiratory pharmacy services.
This post will provide clinical pharmacy support for children with complex and long-term conditions, including cystic fibrosis, pancreatic insufficiency, chronic respiratory infections, CF-related diabetes, nutritional complications, and complex antimicrobial therapies. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical care across inpatient and outpatient settings, working as part of the multidisciplinary team across wards, clinics and homecare services. The role offers the opportunity to develop advanced clinical and leadership skills within paediatric cystic fibrosis, with support from senior pharmacists. You will contribute to service development, medicines optimisation, quality improvements, while building experience in collaborative working with clinical teams.
There will be opportunities to support the Children & Women's Services, contributing to service delivery and gaining exposure to leadership and decision-making processes.
Applications are welcomed from motivated Band 6 pharmacists seeking to develop specialist expertise. Progression to Band 7 will be supported and is dependent on completion of a relevant postgraduate diploma.
Main duties of the job
provide advanced clinical pharmacy support for paediatric cystic fibrosis across inpatient, outpatient and homecare settings, supporting children with complex long-term respiratory, infectious and nutritional conditions.
Act as a specialist pharmacist for paediatric services, including CFTR modulators, specialist antimicrobials, pancreatic enzyme replacement therapies and nutritional treatments, supporting safe, effective and evidence-based use.
Work as, or towards becoming, an independent prescriber, contributing to the initiation, adjustment and monitoring of treatment within scope of practice.
Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) working through participation in ward rounds, specialist MDTs, clinics and transition of care meetings, providing pharmaceutical advice to clinicians, patients and families.
Support the development and review of clinical guidelines, protocols and care pathways, and contribute to audit, governance and risk management activities.
Contribute to service development initiatives, including pharmacist-led clinics, outpatient and homecare services, medicines optimisation and high-cost medicines monitoring, with support from senior pharmacists.
Support the supervision, training and development of pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, foundation pharmacists and technicians.
Provide support to Children & Women's Services, contributing to service delivery and gaining leadership experience.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.Candidate Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
You will be responsible for the delivery of expert patient care providing support to the lead pharmacists. This includes development, evaluation and co-ordination of clinical pharmacy services in line with the objectives of the division and the UHSx Pharmacy strategy. You will contribute to all aspects of clinical governance, including clinical risk and audit. As a teaching hospital, education and training is an integral component of all roles encompassing practice supervision of undergraduates, pre-registration pharmacists and the line management and educational supervision of band 6 pharmacists as appropriate. We encourage inter-professional learning and have been recognised for educational initiatives such as joint teaching activities with Foundation Doctors. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Master of Pharmacy degree at a British School of Pharmacy or recognised equivalent Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council or working towards registration
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Previous pharmacy experience in the UK as a qualified or trainee pharmacist
Desirable
Previous hospital pharmacy experience in the UK
Skills Essential
Supporting information must demonstrate an understanding of the progression programme with examples of core skills required in a foundation secondary care role. Applicants must show a willingness for continual professional development
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address RACH
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)