Emergency Medicine Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

The Pharmacy Department at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a passionate and ambitious pharmacist to develop their specialism within the field of acute and emergency medicine

You will be joining our large team of specialist clinical pharmacists supported by a clinical team that consists of more than 100 staff that is a combination of pharmacists, technicians and clinical assistants.

The post is patient focused where you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of acute management of a broad range of medical conditions

Through our excellent links with regional education, local universities and in-house training programmes, staff will have the opportunity to develop their prescribing, educational supervision and management skills.

The role is Trust wide with the expectation to travel to both Emergency departments at East Kent University Foundation Trust. The role will enable you to develop clinical skills and develop clinical knowledge from two busy Emergency Departments.

We are a Trust in the South East of the Country, all close to the seaside and gorgeous countryside but fast links into London & France.

Job description

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If you have any further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person specification

qualification

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical council
• Working towards graduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable knowledge gained through a broad spectrum of clinical pharmacy training and experience.

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 an/or Educational Supervisor
• Registered with GPhC as an Independent Prescriber

values

Essential

• Demonstrates how practice promotes trust values
• Promote equality and value diversity

Personal & Professional Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of clinical pharmacy experience and further study.
• As a minimum the post holder must demonstrate knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings
• Can demonstrate 'usually' or 'consistently' levels of competence for the majority of General/Foundation Level Framework
• Can use initiative appropriately

Desirable

• Leadership/innovation and motivational skills

Governance

Essential

• Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results

Desirable

• Service improvement and change management skills

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

• The post holder will have experience in hospital pharmacy (post registration) showing clinical experience within various environments
• Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services.

Desirable

• Deliver specialist training to groups of staff including pharmacy, medical and nursing staff
• Demonstrate experience in a full range of clinical specialties

About the employer

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 800,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

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