Bank, Band 7/8a, Pharmacists, Radlett SW-1424
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This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2251 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (38% match). If the code is right — and Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
We are currently seeking experienced Clinical Pharmacists, at Band 7/8a (depending on experience) to work within our Pharmacy Department via a Bank Contract, based in Radlett. You will be joining our Temporary Staffing Team within HPFT - Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will contribute to the work of the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team to deliver the standards set by regulators and professional bodies such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Royal College of Pharmacy etc.
The post will be based at Radlett, however, the post holder will be expected to travel within the remit of Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust as necessary
HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental health problems.
Job description
The job will require planning and organisation of a broad range of complex activities and ongoing programmes to support the Strategy for Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation.
The post holder will be required to travel to designated units to provide a clinical pharmacy service, and to other sites covered by HPFT as needed to advise and provide training in Medicines Optimisation. This may require walking some distance and carrying laptop and teaching materials.
Provide training and education that meets the statutory, professional, and regulatory requirements of Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacists, other Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.
Provide professional/clinical cover for dispensary services.
The job will require frequent use of VDU equipment every day and intense concentration in a sometimes-noisy open plan office environment. The post holder may encounter challenging/hostile service users when visiting the mental health and learning disabilities units.
Deliver a comprehensive medicines optimisation service to wards and teams based within HPFT. This is to be in line with the HPFT clinical pharmacy standards.
Provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of pharmaceuticals at both local and trust wide levels under the direction of the Lead Clinical Pharmacist.
Work with the Lead Clinical Pharmacist and the Medicines Safety Officer to undertake audits to evaluate and improve services alongside Trust and local priorities.
Work towards quality improvement initiatives with direction from the Lead Clinical Pharmacist and the Clinical Effectiveness Pharmacist.
Provide dispensary cover.
Take part in late duty, weekend, bank holiday and on-call rotas, as required.
Participate with the annual stock take.
Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy - BPharm / MPharm / BSc Pharmacy
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Registration with the Royal College of Pharmacy
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through vocational master's degree in pharmacy (4 years) and 1 year foundation training plus experience.
- Evidence of involvement in clinical pharmacy provision
- Experience in self and staff development and change management
Desirable
- Good management skills - including recruitment, supervision, and appraisals
- Experience of service development in an NHS organisation
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY
Essential
- Experience of delivering training to all grades of staff
- Advanced computer, keyboard and mouse skills
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Able to travel using own vehicle to various Trust and other locations across Hertfordshire.
About the employer
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as anOutstandingprovider of mental health and learning disability services. Feedback from our staff about working for the Trust is very positive and, in the NHS national staff survey, we regularly see a high percentage of staff saying their role makes a difference to our service users and that they would recommend the Trust as a place to work. Our people tell us they feel supported though a great development, wellbeing and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional so that together we provide great care and great outcomes for our service users and carers.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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