Job overview
University Hospitals Sussex (UHSx) greatly values their pharmacy team and over the years it has continued to grow in strength & numbers. We are now pleased to offer an exciting new Consultant Pharmacist progression post. The post holder will be a dynamic individual ready to provide expert leadership and knowledge, covering the 4 domains of:
1. Clinical Practice
2. Leadership
3. Education
4. Research
The post holder will be at the forefront of providing specialist pharmacy services optimising patient outcomes and improving the patient experience.
If you are looking to drive your own career in an environment that supports your development in a captivating part of the UK then UHS could be the perfect fit for you. Call and have a chat or even better come and see us if convenient.
Main duties of the job
The role aims to create a highly specialised pharmacist with the opportunity to progress to consultant level. As an expert in the cardiovascular speciality, the post holder will provide a dynamic link between clinical practice and service development by creating new models for delivering patient care, ensuring the best experience and outcomes for patients from their medicines, whenever and wherever care is provided
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1.To provide a specialist pharmacy service optimising patient outcomes and improving the patient experience, working within patient care pathways across sectors and healthcare boundaries.
2.To lead, undertake, supervise and publish high-impact research in the field of lipid lowering therapies and models of service for the care of patients in this area.
3.To contribute to improving health outcomes for patients using a holistic approach to care, ensuring the safe and effective use of medicine through provision of medicines-related aspects of patient care.
4.To promote improvements in quality, safety and cost effectiveness of medicines use and supporting holistic management of clinical conditions, influencing the wider community of practice.
5.To act as a mentor and role model as a clinical pharmacist; manager and leader.
6.To use innovation to support effective patient outcomes, safety and experience aligned with relevant national agenda.
7.To deliver education and training for pharmacy and other healthcare professionals across the health economy and for the University.
8.To lead and role model in the field locally, regionally and nationally.
9.To fulfil the role of Consultant Pharmacist as described in the Department of Health Guidance for Development of Consultant Pharmacists Posts (2005) and the updated Consultant Pharmacist Guidance (January 2020).
Please see job description & person specs for full details
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Qualified Pharmacist
2. At least 5 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy, including experience in a managerial role.
3. Specialist knowledge of lipid lowering therapies acquired through working as a specialist pharmacist with patients with cardiovascular and lipid disorders.
4. Experience of working independently in a lipid clinic and managing own cohort of patients, including PCSK9 inhibitor initiation and genetic counselling.
Skills
Essential criteria
5. Able to present complex information in a clear and understandable way, using appropriate media, to members of the public and staff/students with varying levels of clinical knowledge and experience.
6. Able to provide medication-related information (proactively and reactively) to patients and staff in oral and written (including email) forms.
Desirable criteria
7. Cardiovascular Experience
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
8. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
9. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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