Seniir Support Pharmacist Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Are you ready to contribute your vision and enthusiasm to our modern pharmacy services?

We are looking for a driven and experienced Pharmacist to join our Clinical Pharmacy Team at the Queen Elizabeth site as a Senior Support Pharmacist.

As a key member of a large clinical pharmacy team, you will work closely with the Specialist Pharmacist for Surgery, medical practitioners, and nursing staff. Your role will involve managing and supporting band 6 pharmacists and clinical pharmacy technicians to enhance patient care during their hospital stay while maintaining direct patient interaction.

To succeed in this role, you must develop strong working relationships, effectively prioritize tasks, and lead your team.

University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust offers a rewarding environment where you can make a significant impact on patients, their families, and the community.

**Benefits of Joining Us:**

– Excellent learning and development opportunities, including a structured program to deliver a specialist service.
– Dedicated protected learning time during work hours.
– Opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team.
– Access to trust health and wellbeing initiatives and various staff networks.

**Main Duties and Skills Required:**

We seek an enthusiastic clinical pharmacist with expertise in a specialist clinical area. You should have strong communication skills, a passion for improving patient care, and the ability to influence healthcare professionals on the optimal use of medicines.

In this patient-facing role, you’ll support the surgical team and understand treatment pathways. You will be supported to undertake or develop your knowledge in non-medical prescribing.

Your responsibilities will include:

– Providing clinical input to surgical wards and demonstrating expertise in the clinical specialty.
– Delivering services aligned with the priorities set by the Chief Pharmacist and Trust standards.
– Managing complex issues with limited information and demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning and judgment.
– Ensuring high standards of clinical services and timely screening of prescribed medications.
– Contributing to Cost Improvement Programs (CIP) and completing audits and Quality Improvement Projects (QIP).

**About Us:**

As one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, our vision is to Build Healthier Lives. We are committed to creating an exceptional work environment by investing in staff health and wellbeing and offering flexible working arrangements.

We prioritize equity, inclusivity, and personal development, ensuring that all staff have the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

**Job Description:**

For a detailed job description, please refer to the attached document.

**Person Specification:**

**Qualifications:**

– Essential: Vocational Master’s degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent), nearing completion of a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification, willingness to work towards non-medical prescribing qualification, and membership with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
– Desirable: Progress in a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification (Annex 21 roles).

**Experience:**

– Essential: Post-registration hospital pharmacy experience covering various specialties, participation in multi-disciplinary teams, commitment to high-quality care, teaching/presenting experience, dedication to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and knowledge of hospital pharmacy and national guidelines.

**Additional Criteria:**

– Essential: Professional demeanor, motivation, reliability, ability to work with all staff levels, capacity to work under pressure, and ability to travel across Trust sites.

**Disclosure and Barring Service Check:**

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

**Certificate of Sponsorship:**

We welcome applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship and will consider these alongside other applications. For further details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

**UK Professional Registration:**

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more information, visit the NHS Careers website.