Clinical Pharmacist (Development Role 7-8a)

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for clinical pharmacists to join our pharmacy team, working across community pharmacy and frailty services. This development role would suit either newly qualified pharmacists or more experienced pharmacists who meet the higher-level criteria in the person specification. We strongly encourage you to contact the team for an informal discussion before applying. Emma Baggaley, Assistant Director of Medicines Management (Superintendent Pharmacist) - View phone number on meeveem.com or View email address on meeveem.com Gemma McNally, Senior Pharmacist - View phone number on meeveem.com or View email address on meeveem.com

Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will split their working week between acting as the responsible pharmacist in our community pharmacies and delivering frailty services within CHCP. CHCP frailty services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of clinical pharmacists, doctors, specialist nurses, pharmacy technicians and therapists, providing comprehensive geriatric assessment to patients in: the Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre, care homes, our community bedded units, our hospital at home frailty virtual ward (including home visits). CHCP has four established community pharmacies within its portfolio; Brocklehurst Chemists and City Health Pharmacy. We are seeking a motivated pharmacist with strong clinical skills who can communicate effectively with customers, patients, GPs and other healthcare professionals, and help our teams deliver the highest standard of pharmacy care. Our community pharmacies provide a range of NHS services, including Pharmacy First, vaccinations, NMS and DMS, and you will play an active role in delivering them. We offer training through an individualised induction programme for this unique role, alongside professional support from our wider team of established clinical pharmacists and pharmacy staff. You must have your own transport to travel across the areas where our services operate and be able to work flexibly to meet organisational needs.

About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the 'CHCP Perks and Rewards' link.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.

Qualifications
Essential

• Masters degree Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent pre 2000 qualification) plus one year's pre-registration training
• GPhC Registered Pharmacist
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Post-graduate training in clinical or pharmacy practice to diploma level or working towards a diploma level qualification or able to demonstrate equivalent experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Able to apply clinical knowledge appropriately in a variety of practice settings or patient groups
• Understanding the current national policies and legislation relating to medicines
• Good analytical and decision-making skills around medicines information
• Computer skills e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail

Desirable

• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of primary care and medicines management issues
• Familiarity with SystmOne and other GP computer systems

Experience
Essential

• Experience of influencing others through the use of evidence-based medicine
• Experience of working on projects where post holder uses own initiative and manages own timescales

Desirable

• Significant post-registration experience
• Clinical experience of conducting medication reviews
• Ability to successfully implement change (e.g. working in a multi-disciplinary team)
• Experience in leadership, line managing staff and conducting appraisals
• Experience of conducting evidence-based review of literature and/or journal articles

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).