Job summary
Are you passionate about improving and developing the pharmacy service to optimise patient care whilst pursuing an interest in medicines information?

If so, we are looking for passionate, creative, motivated and patient focused pharmacists to join our team. UHL comprises three acute teaching hospitals and is one of the largest Trusts in the country, serving over million residents of Leicestershire and Rutland and providing tertiary services on a national level. You will be working within our regional Medicines Information service and also participating in the delivery of our clinical pharmacy service.

The roles advertised will be a 50:50 split with the following specialties:

• Respiratory, Renal, Cardiology and Vascular
• Medicines Information

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the delivery of optimum pharmaceutical care to patients served by the clinical directorate on specified ward(s) / clinics and deliver a level of clinical input commensurate with the grade.
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
• Provide expert evaluated medicines information and advice in response to complex enquiries where answers may not be available to promote the safe, effective and economic use of medicinal products and optimising individual patient therapy.
• Contribute to the management of the patient helpline to answer medicines related queries.
• Actively pursue audit, research and development within the CMG and the department. Publicise the results of such work through presentations and publications.
• Assist with the training and development of staff

About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic pharmacist who wishes to develop medicines information and skills and knowledge in two dynamic, progressive and innovative teams.

For the Respiratory, Renal, Cardiology and Vascular (RRCV) role, medicines optimisation is at the heart of interactions with the patients. Patients present with a range of acute and complex cardiorespiratory conditions. This team has well established links with specialist clinical teams and works closely with them to provide support to these patients.

The post holder will be required to deliver clinical services to specialist cardiac, respiratory, Renal, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery wards, as well as contribute to the development of the team within RRCV.

The post is based in the Midlands Medicines Information (MI) Centre at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, where the MI team strives to provide great training, development opportunities and varied experience so team members are able to enjoy the role and further their careers.

The main duties of the MI role job are:

• To provide and supervise the day-to-day operational aspects of the Midlands (Leicestershire) Medicines Information Service.
• To support members of the healthcare professions (in primary and secondary care) to ensure the safe, effective and economic use of medicinal products in patients through the proactive and reactive provision of evaluated, accurate and up to date information and advice.
• Provide expert specialist advice to healthcare professions and the public on drugs in lactation as part of the UK Drugs in Lactation Advisory Service (specialist training provided).
• To assist in the provision of our medicines helpline service to selected specialty areas once these patients have been discharged.
• Helping with the training of others (qualified pharmacists and trainees) in the specialty of Medicines Information.

You should have previous experience of working in the medicines information specialty as a trainee or fully-qualified pharmacist. We strongly advise any potential applicants to contact the MI team to learn about the services we provide and if possible, come along and visit us in person.

You will also hold or be working towards a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent). Post holders will be expected to contribute towards evening, on-call and weekend rotas.

Previous UHL Clinical / MI split post holders have developed into highly valuable pharmacists with excellent clinical skills and knowledge of how to find answers to medicines-related queries which makes them excellent pharmacists with a breadth of problem-solving abilities.

Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
• Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post-graduate certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy practice or evidence of equivalent clinical experience
• Working towards completion of a Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/ Pharmacy practice
• Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development
• Registered as an Independent Prescriber or ability to complete training upon appointment

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership training and skills particularly change management
• Registered Independent Prescriber
• Membership of a professional body e.g. MRPharmS or UKCPA or equivalent specialist group
• Evidence of Practice Research projects undertaken

Knowledge
Essential

• Sound current clinical knowledge
• Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Awareness of National Issues
• Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of patients own drug (POD) and self medication schemes
• Evidence of teaching undergraduates, post- graduates, doctors, nurses, pharmacists
• Communication skills at level sufficient to be able to undertake commitment

Skills
Essential

• Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication
• Assertive and enthusiastic
• Able to supervise other Pharmacists

Desirable

• Previous supervisory/management training. Evidence of management of staff in previous post
• Evidence of management of staff in previous post
• Evidence of good time management skills of self and others

Experience
Essential

• Approaching 2 years (minimum) post-registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience

Desirable

• Experience of on-call/ability to deal with calls out of hours.
• Evidence of achievement in the capacity of clinical/ward pharmacist
• Experience of teaching/tutoring
• Experience of working in hospital

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and individual needs. respect appropriate to their
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Other requirements
Essential

• Professional approach
• Outgoing, energetic, committed, dedicated
• Smart appearance
• Demonstrate commitment to the objectives of the Trust/CMG/department
• Team player

Desirable

• Flexibility re hours
• Willing to do more than the minimum
• Willing to deal with calls 'out of hours'

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).