Acute Frailty Specialist Pharmacist

Are you a passionate and driven pharmacist looking for a thrilling opportunity? Join us as an Acute Frailty Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) at the WHH Hospital in Ashford! This role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing exceptional care to high acuity, complex patients. You'll be at the forefront of delivering a responsive, proactive, and person-centred clinical pharmacy service, working within your professional boundaries.

Why join us?

As part of our supportive team of pharmacists, technicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team, your expertise and input will always be valued and welcomed. This non-rotational post offers a unique chance to truly make a difference and grow in your career.

Job description

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4-year Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist

Desirable

• Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy i.e. completion of both Foundation Stage 1 and 2 (or equivalent)
• Training and accreditation as a Practice Supervisor and Educational Supervisor
• Completion of Foundation Stage 1 of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable knowledge gained through a broad spectrum of clinical pharmacy training and experience

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience showing clinical experience within various environments (or equivalent).
• Can demonstrate 'usually' or 'consistently' levels of competence for the majority of General/Foundation Level Frame work
• Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Works effectively within the team.
• Able to analyse information and plan actions based on this information

Desirable

• Demonstrate significant experience in care of the elderly/acute frailty
• Demonstrates teaching and presentation skills
• Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results
• Research skills and experience.
• Service improvement skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings
• Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services.

Desirable

• Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in a care of the elderly setting

Other

Essential

• Upholds and models the Trust values
• Ability to provide in person cross site cover (WHH/QEQM)

About the employer

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.