As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision ' to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'. We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community. We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics. Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population. Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs. As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality. Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals: Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation. Our Mission “Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day” Job overview To work with the Pharmacy Team in providing and developing an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for patients. To support Clinical Lead Pharmacists in the implementation of medicines management plans. To be professionally accountable for any pharmacy function for which they assume responsibility. Advert Band 7 Rotational Pharmacists will participate in our advanced level rotational training program, undertaking clinical rotations in areas such as Critical care, Cystic Fibrosis and Cardiology. The band 7 rotational post will participate in longer rotations (typically 6-9 months) allowing more in-depth training and will take on more senior responsibilities for their allocated specialty. Rotational pharmacists also provide pharmaceutical services to the dispensary and are responsible for provision of pharmaceutical services out of hours. Working for our organisation As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'. We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community. We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics. Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms. Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq Detailed job description and main responsibilities · Assist in the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to a designated speciality on a rotational basis, according to the direction of the Education and Training Lead Pharmacist and the Clinical Services Manager. · Routine monitoring of prescriptions for legality, legibility, safety and appropriateness in accordance with the Medicines Act and the Trust’s Medicines Policy, which may involve concentration, frequent interruptions and may involve dose calculations. · Support in the development of the annual Pharmacy Business Plan. · Participate in practice research and clinical audit projects. · Participate in: · mandatory training in line with Trust and Departmental requirements · the provision of in-service training for pharmacy staff. This will include updating staff on processes and procedures for medicines optimisation. · the training of student technicians and trainee pharmacists. · the Pharmacy education programme including presenting to the clinical pharmacy team. · the education and training of medical, nursing and other healthcare staff. Essential criteria: Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or successfully completed first year) Completion of the Independent Prescribing Course or on track to compete within 1 year Pre-registration training and experience Demonstrable team working Demonstrable commitment to CPD Basic clinical knowledge in a range of topics Post qualification experience in a relevant role practicing as a pharmacist. Current and relevant clinical knowledge in area of speciality. Demonstrable experience in training of other healthcare professional Ability to work on initiative and as part of the team Able to work independently and compute information from various sources quickly Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Able to accept responsibility for area of pharmacy practice Analysis of information relating to individual patient s medication Ability to recognise own limitations and boundaries and need to consult with senior colleagues Good time management skills Computer literate Basic problem-solving abilities Numeracy and literacy Analysis of complex information relating to individual patient's medication Negotiation and influencing skills Acts professionally Self-motivated Reliable and flexible Excellent organisational skills and ability to work effectively in different locations Ability to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to details We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible. Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post. All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview. As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address. Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust. Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies. The Trust is a no-smoking site. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 and 3 posts. Guidelines state that many other posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role. https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job If you are a Skilled Worker/ Health and Care visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants.