Please note that this job does not meet the salary requirements for work visa sponsorship due to being part-time and fixed-term, and as such, we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 8a Pharmacist to join our care homes team at our Halesfield premises in Telford. This is a part-time position, working 15 hours per week, on a fixed-term contract of 6 months. As a Pharmacist, you will provide expert pharmacy support to our care homes, enriching our multidisciplinary team (MDT) and ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. This role is crucial in supporting the deprescribing of medicines and optimising therapy to keep residents at home and prevent hospital admissions. It aligns with the NHS 10-year plan, focusing on prevention and community care.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We advise you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will act as an expert clinician within the care home environment, ensuring patients can access care closer to home while supporting the Trust's strategic objectives. Responsible for developing clinical pharmacy services in care homes across Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin (STW).
* Be a key member of the multidisciplinary team in relation to care homes.
* Support development of the care home pharmacy service to ensure patients discharged from hospital are assessed and medically optimised, including their pharmaceutical needs to reduce readmission risk.
* Support care homes in conjunction with the ICB in educating and training staff on the safe storage and use of medicines.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and surrounding areas. These include district nursing, health visiting, and services in community hospitals, as well as specialist community care delivered by dedicated staff.
We value patient, carer, and public involvement in developing and improving our services. Visit the "Have Your Say" section on our website to learn how you can provide feedback and help us improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust offers diverse employment opportunities. We encourage applications from all community sectors, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance.
Job responsibilities
For further information, please see the attached document titled 'Job Description and Person Specification'.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
* Master's degree in pharmacy
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Registered as an Independent Prescriber
* Postgraduate Diploma or significant relevant clinical experience
Experience
* Post-qualification experience
* Hospital or primary care pharmacy experience
* Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
* Thorough knowledge of medicines legislation
Knowledge and Skills
* In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge of evidence-based healthcare principles
* Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills
* Ability to prioritize, identify deviations, and refer to seniors or GPs when needed
* Capability to develop and monitor pharmaceutical care plans
* Effective communication of complex information to patients and carers
* Ability to manage medicine optimization issues in acute and long-term conditions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for previous convictions.
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum, pro-rata
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