Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
  • Annualised hours
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-1542DCB
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
William Harvey Hospital
Town
Kennington
Salary
£50,952 - £57,349 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist -Specialist Surgery and Theatres

Band 8a

Job overview

 

  • To operate as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Surgery across the Trust.
  • To be the speciality pharmacist for Urology, Vascular and Trauma & Orthopaedics supporting safe and effective use of medicines within these specialities to improve medicines safety.
  • To operationally oversee on a day to day basis the performance of the surgical team working within these specialities. 
  • To effectively manage and supervise pharmacists working within the surgical team and oversee the supervision of other pharmacy staff working on the surgical wards.
  • To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist for Surgery at Pharmacy and Care Group level when required.

Main duties of the job

  • To operate as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Specialist Surgery and across the Trust
  • To be the dedicated pharmacist for Specialist Surgery, Theatres and Acute Pain across the Trust and supporting safe and effective use of medicines within this speciality to improve medicines safety
  • To operationally oversee on a day to day basis the performance of the surgical team working at WHH
  • To effectively manage and supervise pharmacists working within the surgical team and oversee the supervision of other pharmacy staff working on the surgical wards
  • To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist for Surgery at Pharmacy and Care Group level when required

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.

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.

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

experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience working with surgical specialties
  • Teaching a variety of HCP
Desirable criteria
  • management of staff and or service

qualification

Essential criteria
  • mrpharms
  • diploma or equivalent clinical knowledge demonstrated
Desirable criteria
  • NMP or enrolled on a course
  • Educational Supervisor or equivalent

skills

Essential criteria
  • Communication skills demonstrated
  • Problem solving skills
  • time management demonstrated
Desirable criteria
  • IT

other

Essential criteria
  • Applying Trust values

knowlegde

Essential criteria
  • Working with a speciality as a dedicated pharmacist
  • Medicines use in surgery

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 policyAge 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
Rebecca Tarrant
Job title
Lead surgical Services Pharmacist
Telephone number
07973946586
Additional information

As a department, we encourage flexible working.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Rebecca Tarrant Lead Surgical Services Pharmacist [email protected]

 

Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies