Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Clinical Research Fellow
Job Description
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable pharmacist to hold a joint appointment between Aston University and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (DGFT). You will join two forward thinking teams implementing the seismic pharmacy education reforms.
This post provides the unique opportunity to work clinically in hospital practice as well as advancing clinical research practice. You will be supported to undertake independent prescribing qualification, if not done so already, and work towards a postgraduate qualification in teaching.
As a clinical fellow you will play a key role in delivering clinical and practice-based research, education and training to students at the University including contributing to scholarship in clinical practice research at Dudley.
This is an exciting time to join the service as we enhance the clinical pharmacy service provision and medicines optimisation activities, investing in our people development and harnessing digital technologies to enable improvements and information. Come and join our exceptional clinical pharmacy team where over 75% of pharmacists are already non-medical prescribers or working towards!
Find out more about our department here Pharmacy Service provides pharmaceutical services for patients (dgftpec.co.uk)
Main duties of the job
The post consists of a 50:50 split between The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (DGFT) and Aston University.Areas of responsibility include to:
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- Provide directorate support to clinical pharmacy services to inpatient wards at DGFT.
- Conduct clinical service evaluations of pharmacy services within DGFT, assessing the impact of pharmacist interventions on patient care, medication safety, and healthcare outcomes.
- Lead and manage research projects in collaboration with Aston fostering collaboration between the organisations.
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Provide education and training on research methodologies, evidence-based practice, and pharmacotherapy topics.
Specific to the Aston University role and students of the institution:
- To work with colleagues on curriculum development and the advancement of relevant disciplines
- To plan, design and deliver teaching
- To undertake student tutoring and support
- To conduct individual scholarly and/ or professional practice based projects including enterprise that contributes to the profile of the Institution
- To contribute towards clinical teaching, assessment and verification of clinical skills and competence
- To contribute to the development, coordination and quality assurance of placement visits.
- To provide dedicated support for undergraduate students in securing and preparing for vacation andfoundation pharmacisttraining experience and during post-registration training.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent academic qualification
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience/qualification
- Independent prescriber and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or willing to work towards after appointment
- Higher Education Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards within 3 years of appointment
- Postgraduate Masters or doctorate in relevant subject or discipline or willing to work towards
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Significant experience post registration and postgraduate experience in hospital Pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy service and advice relating to the safe use of medicines
- Experience of training and education of both pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals
- Demonstrated experience in leading, designing and conducting practice/clinical research projects, with proficiency in research methodologies, statistical analysis and dissemination of findings.
Desirable
- Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations in the field of clinical pharmacy or related areas.
- Experience of campus-based teaching of undergraduate pharmacy students
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written to communicate highly complex drug or medicine related information.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
