Advanced Clinical Pharmacist- Emergency MedicineClosing date is 20 November ****
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at CUH to join the pharmacy team as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for Emergency medicine.
As one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the East of England you will support safe and effective medicines optimisation, contribute to clinical decision-making, and ensure the highest standards of patient safety.
Main duties of the jobFor this new role, we are looking for a proactive, self-motivated individual with excellent organisational skills who can work effectively under pressure, both alone and as part of the wider pharmacy and multidisciplinary team.
You will be responsible for leading the Emergency Medicine service provision at CUH, representing both the Emergency Department (ED) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).
The role is based at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, where you will work as part of the wider medicine team, providing expert pharmaceutical knowledge and high-level input to the management of a diverse range of acute medical, surgical, and trauma patients.
The post holder will utilise prescribing skills to optimise medications, champion antimicrobial stewardship and lead on the development of safer prescribing practices within the Emergency Medicine services.
You will be supported by the Lead Pharmacists for Medicine to develop this service and represent pharmacy at the relevant governance meetings.
The role also involves delivering staff training to trainee pharmacists, junior pharmacists and the wider MDT.
About usCambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.
With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners.
Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, this is a testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.
CUH's values – Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves.
We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status, or social-economic background.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa.
Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:
applied for a Graduate visa
or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
or the Trust has agreed that they will sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk.
However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 20th November ****.
Interviews are due to be held on 28th November ****.
Benefits to youAt Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days.
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse and day nurseries.
Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced-cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the Cambridge University Hospital site.
Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues.
Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces.
Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances.
Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.
In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Masters level degree in pharmacy
Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
Train the trainer course (or equivalent)
MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Registered as an independent prescriber with the GPhC
Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Member of the faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or working towards) at Advanced Stage II
Diploma or MEd in medical education (or equivalent)
Member of specialist group such as UKCPA
Experience
Recent significant post-registration experience including prescription screening, medicines reconciliation and medicines information
Recent significant experience of patient consultation
Experienced clinical pharmacist at band 7 or band 8a who has covered a range
Experience of documenting pharmaceutical care issues in medical notes
Experience of writing professional reports
Experience of writing drug policies and treatment guidelines
Experience of developing and reviewing patient group directions and shared care guidelines
Evidence of having conducted and implemented the outcomes of a clinical audit
Experience of the practical application of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
Experience of the management of high-cost and high-risk medicines
Experience as a personal tutor to a range of staff groups
Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development
Experience of designing training materials for a range of healthcare professionals
Experience of delivering training for a range of healthcare professionals
Recent significant post-registration hospital experience, ideally including previous experience in a teaching hospital and experience of more than one hospital
Recent practical experience of independent prescribing for a designated group of patients
Experienced clinical pharmacist (at band 8a or 8b) including one or more of the following: Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine or General Medicine
Evidence of having written pharmaceutical and/or educational publications
Experience of drug expenditure analysis and reporting
Experience of publishing and following up on the outcomes of pharmacy audit or practice research
Experience of horizon scanning
Knowledge
Advanced clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within designated specialist clinical area
Knowledge of NICE, Health Education England (HEE), NHS Improvement (NPSA) guidance and their local implementation
Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and NHS changes
Computer literate with experience of Word, Powerpoint and Excel
Familiar with the design and use of a range of visual aids for teaching
Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems
Knowledge of electronic prescribing and medicines administration IT systems
Familiar with the design and use of e-learning materials
Familiar with the design of educational mobile applications
Skills
Demonstrate expert professional practice defined within the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Advanced Pharmacy Framework: Expert Professional Practice cluster at the level of Advanced Stage II.
This will be tested by means of a clinical test during the interview process
Show evidence of good organisation skills, prioritisation and time management
Be self-motivated and enthusiastic
Have excellent written and verbal communication and consultation skills
Be able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience including students
Be able to produce written reports
Have a proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff
Be able to manage and work well in a team
Additional Requirements
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) **** 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.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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