About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced pharmacist to join our expanding homecare team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated professional, with a desire to thrive, learn and innovate. Applicants should have excellent communication and organisational skills, an ability to prioritise, plan and direct workload and have experience of supporting and developing colleagues.
Our Pharmacy is a friendly, progressive department where clinical services are led by our Consultant Pharmacists and provided in a supportive team environment. Our team is a respected integral part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
Our modern service embraces technology with electronic prescribing, automated dispensaries and laptops for mobile working and point of care information access.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering and developing safe and effective comprehensive homecare services; and support the commissioning processes of high cost drugs. They will:
Work alongside the Homecare Services Manager and clinical teams to ensure the provision of an integrated and efficient homecare service. Work alongside senior colleagues, clinicians, nurse specialists and other stakeholders to identify, plan and develop new opportunities for cost-effective management of high-cost drugs. Provide expert advice at policy and individual patient care levels. Participate in relevant clinical trials and practice research. Providesupervision and mentorship to other pharmacists and pharmacy staff. Lead and develop audit, polices and guidelines in relation to homecare services and commissioning of high cost drugs. Applicants should have a post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent experience), and experience of clinical pharmacy and an understanding of homecare services and commissioning processes.
Further details of the role can be found below and in the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
Ability to communicate complex information, data and/or ideas etc. using a variety of methods (written, verbal, presentation etc.) in a range of circumstances (including with patient, carers, staff, other professionals, external customers etc.) Ability to work as an acknowledged member of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues Demonstrates understanding of the needs of stakeholders and ability to incorporate national healthcare policy into local strategy. Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
Desirable
Evidence of working across boundaries (professional and/or organisational) to plan, and share information and resources. Willing to learn about and apply New Technology
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Substantial Post-graduate experience in hospital pharmacy, including: Clinical Pharmacy, Dispensing, Ward services, computerised stock control, Purchasing /procurement Clinical Pharmacy experience to include practicing at specialist level (level 2 equivalent), including: Assessing patient needs, Devising and delivering care plans, Supervision of junior staff Understanding of commissioning processes for high cost drugs Understanding of homecare system and regulations Evidence of developing evidence based prescribing guideline and policies Experience of leading/developing audit or quality improvement projects resulting in a change in practice. Demonstrates the characteristics of an effective role model and has experience of mentoring others Experience of improving quality within limitations of service
Desirable
Experience of managing/leading a team of pharmacists and technicians in a clinical context Provision of professional advice at Directorate Management Team level (or equivalent) Experience of report writing
Qualifications & Training Essential
MPharm 4 year pharmacy degree or previously accredited BPharm (or BSc [Pharm]) Successfully completed pre-registration year and registration examination leading to Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), (or other accredited route to membership for non-UK trained pharmacist) Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience Record of CPD covering a range of relevant post qualification education and experience
Desirable
Post-graduate Master's degree in clinical pharmacy Independent Non-medical prescribing
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 Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)