Overview
We have a fully integrated electronic prescribing system along with unique in-house systems to help you deliver excellent clinical care to your patients. There are dedicated rotations which include a variety of therapeutic areas designed to enhance involvement with directorate working. Examples include Respiratory, Ophthalmology, Clinical trials, Medication Safety, Haematology, Medicines Information, Acute and Emergency Medicine and Cardiology.
Responsibilities
* Along with relevant Advanced Clinical Pharmacists, provide a safe and effective specialist clinical pharmacy service to Royal Liverpool Hospitals within a designated speciality for an agreed duration
* Audit, monitor and develop medicines management within a designated speciality
* Provide training and routine supervision for rotational band 6 pharmacists providing pharmacy services to the designated speciality
* Assist the Assistant Clinical Director of Pharmacy, Clinical Services, in providing clinical training and supervision of other departmental staff
Candidate profile
* We are looking for motivated clinical pharmacists to join our established clinical team to provide excellent pharmaceutical care to our patients.
* You will be supported by a well-established team of Advanced Clinical Pharmacists giving you an ideal opportunity to gain further clinical skills and experience post diploma.
* Applicants must be pharmacists registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have a postgraduate clinical diploma or equivalent experiential learning. They should be self-motivated, organised, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good communication and negotiation skills with other professionals, patients and carers, including verbal, written and electronic.
* Good interpersonal skills, able to work with all grades of staff
* Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise own workload
* Ability to work to deadlines and meet set targets
* Ability to perform calculations to a high degree of accuracy
* Computer literacy; enthusiastic with ability to motivate self and others
* Lead by example; able to work alone and as a team member; able to use initiative
* Able to deal with and resolve conflict and disagreement; able to deal with sensitive issues
* Able to deal with constant interruptions, prioritising tasks as required
* Conscientious and reliable; methodical with attention to detail
* Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas; up-to-date knowledge of current NHS policies, processes and structures including Connecting for Health
Desirable criteria
* Teaching/training/mentoring skills
* Commitment to and demonstration of Continuing Professional Development; experience as a qualified pharmacist within a range of clinical areas / demonstrable evidence of undertaking a role at rotational grade pharmacist level
* Evidence of relevant and on-going personal CPD; experience in delivering pharmacy services to a specialist area
* Published pharmaceutical research in a peer-reviewed journal
* Acute/ tertiary hospital experience; vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
* Pre-registration training and experience, meeting the GPhC examination requirements
* Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy and/or equivalent
* Non-medical Prescribing Qualification
About the Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group is one of the largest employers in the region with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. The sites include Aintree University Hospital (major trauma recipient), Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool Women's Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
Other information
Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary below £25,000 per annum. Only applicants who clearly meet the person specification will be shortlisted. We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Flexible working options may be available. The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding; all staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and complete mandatory safeguarding training. DBS costs may be deducted from salary where applicable. For applicants requiring sponsorship, assess likelihood via gov.uk guidance. If you have special needs that will enable participation in recruitment, contact Recruitment Services at 0151 706 4666. New NHS entrants commence at the first pay point of the relevant band.
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