Foundation Pharmacist/Specialist Pharmacist

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Pre-registration training
• GPhC registration
• A degree in pharmacy (Masters or equivalent)

Desirable

• Registered Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Independent Prescriber
• Continuing Professional Development to the requirements of the GPhC
• Postgraduate clinical qualification(or working towards) in pharmacy to Diploma level
• Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society or professional group
• A length of experience sufficient to gain the competencies required for the post (at least one year)

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of practical issues around patient safety risks relating to medicines
• Knowledge of legal aspects relating to medicines including controlled drugs
• Understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation and practical application

Desirable

• Experience of aseptic services
• Experience of medicines information
• Mentoring of staff
• Junior (supervisory) Management training

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills and well developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to use computer programmes relevant to the post.
• Team working and working independently. Demonstrate an ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload and to work to deadlines.
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Evidence of audit of practice
• Ability to perform medicines reconciliation, clinical validation and effective patient counselling

Desirable

• Practice improvement
• Education and training of healthcare professionals
• Analysis and critical appraisal of published clinical evidence
• Analysis and appraisal of prescribed medication regimes for individual patients with respect to the patient's clinical condition and ability, while taking account of safety, economy and effectiveness
• Can use initiative appropriately
• Strong team player
• Able to communicate complex or contentious information to individuals or groups and deal with challenges

Aptitude

Essential

• Committed to completing the clinical diploma and personal development.
• Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in the organisation
• Patient focussed
• Flexible to changing routines and demands

Desirable

• Proactive

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - We are Kind - We are Open - We Pursue Excellence

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk

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