NHS Scotland
Overview
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
Position An exciting opportunity has arisen for a
Senior Pharmacist Dispensing Services
based at
University Hospital Crosshouse & Ayr . This vacancy is offered on a secondment/fixed term basis for 1 year.
What You Will Do The post-holder will lead, deliver, develop, manage and evaluate the operational and clinical aspects of dispensing to all health care areas on Acute Hospital Sites, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards. You will fulfil the role of the Responsible Pharmacist in dispensing services to ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with relevant legislation and standards. You will provide expert advice in all pharmaceutical matters specific to dispensing services, relating to the care of individual patients, and contribute to the wider development and improvement of pharmaceutical services to patients. You will be accountable for the safe and cost-effective use of medicines within the areas of practice. You will be supported to undertake a clinical commitment in accordance with the needs of the service.
The successful candidate will be part of the Acute Services Senior Team and will work alongside Technical and Clinical senior staff in decision making relating to all aspects of the pharmacy service. You will be required to participate in departmental rotas as outlined in the contract associated with this post. In future, in accordance with AfC Terms and Conditions, you may be required to work over 7 days and/or an extended working day.
Qualifications Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Master of Pharmacy Degree or Equivalent
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Post-Registration Foundation Programme for Pharmacists (or demonstrable evidence of clinical knowledge equivalent to that level)
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or RPS Core Advanced Curriculum (or demonstrable evidence of clinical knowledge equivalent to that level, or currently working towards this qualification)
Practice certificate in pharmacist independent prescribing (or currently working towards this qualification)
Experience
Relevant clinical pharmacy experience at a senior level
Evidence of experience in service provision and development and an ability to examine current practice and develop and implement innovative solutions for improvement
Knowledge
Expert level of clinical pharmacy knowledge, skills, clinical reasoning and judgment
Advanced knowledge regarding medicines, medicines legislation and practice
Advanced arithmetic skills
Expert knowledge and understanding of standards and guidelines
Advanced interpersonal and influencing skills
Advanced communication skills
Hours 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm with weekends in accordance with departmental rotas.
UK Right to Work A UK driving licence/car ownership is essential to this role. For overseas candidates, please ensure you have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying. The Recruitment Team cannot answer individual queries at application stage about sponsorship.
Application Information You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link.
To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link.
Please note that our correspondence method is by email; ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge when using JobTrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to amend it.
Some vacancies may be for internal candidates only; if you are a staff member, update your JobTrain profile accordingly.
For vacancies where a driving licence is required, a full UK/EU/EEA licence is required.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check entitlement to work for all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at the appropriate government and NHS Scotland sources. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
Position An exciting opportunity has arisen for a
Senior Pharmacist Dispensing Services
based at
University Hospital Crosshouse & Ayr . This vacancy is offered on a secondment/fixed term basis for 1 year.
What You Will Do The post-holder will lead, deliver, develop, manage and evaluate the operational and clinical aspects of dispensing to all health care areas on Acute Hospital Sites, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards. You will fulfil the role of the Responsible Pharmacist in dispensing services to ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with relevant legislation and standards. You will provide expert advice in all pharmaceutical matters specific to dispensing services, relating to the care of individual patients, and contribute to the wider development and improvement of pharmaceutical services to patients. You will be accountable for the safe and cost-effective use of medicines within the areas of practice. You will be supported to undertake a clinical commitment in accordance with the needs of the service.
The successful candidate will be part of the Acute Services Senior Team and will work alongside Technical and Clinical senior staff in decision making relating to all aspects of the pharmacy service. You will be required to participate in departmental rotas as outlined in the contract associated with this post. In future, in accordance with AfC Terms and Conditions, you may be required to work over 7 days and/or an extended working day.
Qualifications Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Master of Pharmacy Degree or Equivalent
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Post-Registration Foundation Programme for Pharmacists (or demonstrable evidence of clinical knowledge equivalent to that level)
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or RPS Core Advanced Curriculum (or demonstrable evidence of clinical knowledge equivalent to that level, or currently working towards this qualification)
Practice certificate in pharmacist independent prescribing (or currently working towards this qualification)
Experience
Relevant clinical pharmacy experience at a senior level
Evidence of experience in service provision and development and an ability to examine current practice and develop and implement innovative solutions for improvement
Knowledge
Expert level of clinical pharmacy knowledge, skills, clinical reasoning and judgment
Advanced knowledge regarding medicines, medicines legislation and practice
Advanced arithmetic skills
Expert knowledge and understanding of standards and guidelines
Advanced interpersonal and influencing skills
Advanced communication skills
Hours 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm with weekends in accordance with departmental rotas.
UK Right to Work A UK driving licence/car ownership is essential to this role. For overseas candidates, please ensure you have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying. The Recruitment Team cannot answer individual queries at application stage about sponsorship.
Application Information You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link.
To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link.
Please note that our correspondence method is by email; ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge when using JobTrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to amend it.
Some vacancies may be for internal candidates only; if you are a staff member, update your JobTrain profile accordingly.
For vacancies where a driving licence is required, a full UK/EU/EEA licence is required.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check entitlement to work for all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at the appropriate government and NHS Scotland sources. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr