Full Time Pharmacist Clinical Tutor Required- Apply now

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Closing Date: 31 July 2024

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Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated, dynamic, and enthusiastic pharmacist with a passion for education and training to join our team. In this role, you will support the development of undergraduate pharmacists and contribute to clinical pharmacy services within the hospital. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while shaping the future of the pharmacy workforce. You will play a crucial role in expanding clinical placements for pharmacy students from the University of Manchester, integrating into the pharmacy team, and collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Joining our established team of Clinical Tutors at MFT, you will also hold an honorary appointment with the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry at the University of Manchester. While based at Oxford Road Campus, you must be flexible to work at other MFT sites as required. The balance between teaching and clinical responsibilities will depend on service needs and future placement provisions.

To be eligible, you must be a qualified pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and either have or be working towards completing the second year of a post-graduate clinical diploma. You will receive a comprehensive induction, regular one-on-one meetings, and annual appraisals to support your professional development.

Main Duties of the Job

• Collaborate with the Clinical Tutor team and academic staff at the University to provide hospital placements for all years of the MPharm program, including curriculum review and updates in line with new GPhC guidance.
• Engage in audit and practice research to advance clinical teaching and support pharmacy undergraduate students with their research projects.
• Contribute to the delivery of a patient-focused clinical pharmacy service within the pharmacy department, including participation in weekend and late-night rotas.
• Support the development and implementation of the Education and Training strategy of the MFT pharmacy department, including mentoring trainee and rotational pharmacists.

About Us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of £2.6 billion, providing services to over one million patients annually. We bring together ten hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, fostering a culture of collaboration and transformation. With a workforce of 28,000, we offer unparalleled opportunities for career development and growth.

Our commitment to innovation includes the launch of Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system, enhancing clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and operational efficiency. As a major academic research center and education provider, we support high-quality research programs and are dedicated to sustainability through our Green Plan.

At MFT, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees, offering equal opportunities for career development and a commitment to health and wellbeing.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

For a detailed list of responsibilities, skills, and experience required, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Additionally, review the Candidate Essentials Guide for information about the Trust, our benefits, and critical details to consider before applying.

Diversity Matters

MFT is dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to supporting applicants with special requirements. Contact us at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk for assistance with your application.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Registration

• Essential: GPhC registered pharmacist

Qualifications

• Essential: MPharm (or equivalent), 1 year pre-registration training, successful completion of registration examination, postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or completed 1st year)
• Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in education and training

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: Substantial post-qualification experience in hospital pharmacy, current and relevant clinical knowledge, evidence of CPD, experience in delivering training and education
• Desirable: Research experience, supervision of staff, planning and development of teaching sessions, evaluation of teaching programs

Skills

• Essential: Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, able to motivate others, team player, time management, and organizational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. For more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.