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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-3641DCB-C
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
William Harvey Hospital
Town
Ashford
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Healthcare of Older Person (HCOOP)/Acute Frailty Specialist Pharmacist

Band 7

Job overview

Are you a passionate and driven pharmacist looking for a thrilling opportunity? Join us as an HCOOP/Acute Frailty Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) at EKHUFT! 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.

Recruitment at a band 6 level with progression to a band 7 may be considered

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

In this exciting role, you will:

·         Fully integrate into the Multidisciplinary Team: Have the opportunity to attend ward rounds and work with the HCOOP/Frailty lead to shape the service.

·         Provide training and teaching: Train FY1 and FY2 doctors, become an educational supervisor for trainee pharmacists, and supervise foundation pharmacists.

·         Engage in service level activities: Play a key role in the continuous improvement of our services.

·         Line management and practice supervision: Take on responsibilities in managing foundation pharmacists and acting as a practice supervisor, educational supervisor, enhancing your leadership skills.

Pursue further education: Undertake the Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) course to expand your qualifications

What we offer:

A supportive and collaborative environment: Work alongside a dedicated team that values your contributions.

Professional growth: Opportunities for training, education, and career advancement.

Impactful work: Make a real difference in the lives of complex, high acuity patients.

Engage in service level activities: Play a key role in the continuous improvement of our services "with opportunities to lead on project work and guideline development

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 4-year Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist
  • Completion of Foundation Stage 1 of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • 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

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates ‘usually’ or ‘consistently’ levels of competence for the majority of General/Foundation Level Framework
  • Demonstrates excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrates working effectively within the multidisciplinary team
  • Able to analyse information and plan actions based on this information
  • Demonstrates reflective approach to self-development
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrates service improvement
  • Demonstrates teaching and presentation skills
  • Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience in hospital post registration showing clinical experience within various environments/specialties (or the equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in care of the elderly and/or acute frailty

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services
  • Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in a care of the elderly setting

Other

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lyla Arabnia
Job title
Lead HCOOP/Frailty Pharmacist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07825 502986
Additional information

For further details/informal visits contact:

Lyla Arabnia [email protected] (07825 502986)

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