Interface Clinical Pharmacist - Band 8A

Applications are invited from suitably experienced Clinical Pharmacists to join the Pharmacy team as Interface Clinical Pharmacist within the Hospital Pharmacy Service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

This is a newly created post that will impact practice across all specialties on Guernsey, acting as a vital conduit to facilitate a seamless Hospital discharge Pharmacy service between the Acute/Hospital and Community/Primary Care settings.

Joining a team of 7 Band 8A Pharmacists, reporting to the Chief Pharmacist, you will:

1. Provide expert advice on medicines at the healthcare interface by developing strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure the safe, cost-effective use of medicines aligned with the Partnership of Purpose.
2. Serve as the deprescribing champion for the organization, empowering hospital and community pharmacists to support deprescribing initiatives.
3. Design, develop, and implement integrated medicines processes across primary, secondary, care homes, and other settings, focusing on multi-morbidity, polypharmacy, and deprescribing to ensure safe, effective, and economical medication use.
4. Create processes to ensure timely and accurate information exchange between Primary and Secondary care during patient admissions and discharges.

You will liaise with:

• The Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Prescribing Advisor, Pharmacy Hospital Services Manager, Lead Pharmacy Technicians, and other pharmacy staff.
• Management staff, external agencies, patient groups, and the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Medical, Nursing, and Pharmacy staff across primary and secondary care.

Please note: Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system but applies its own salary scales. The Band 8A salary range from 1st Jan is £70,723 to £84,752, plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher out-of-hours rates if applicable. Annual leave starts at 36 days, up to 42 days, with full credit for NHS service for leave and sick leave.

The island of Guernsey, with a population of 65,000, boasts some of Britain\’s finest beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and a historic harbor town in St. Peter\’s Port, the island\’s capital.

The integrated health service offers diverse services, including acute hospital care and community support. The Pharmacy team provides high-standard services supported by modern equipment and highly qualified Healthcare Professionals.

Person requirements:

• Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC.
• Minimum of three years UK post-registration Clinical Pharmacy experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy.
• Experience in Hospital Discharge planning.
• Ability to act independently with appropriate supervision.

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:

• Higher-than-UK salary.
• Annual bonus of £1,605.
• Flat rate 20% income tax.
• No Council tax or VAT.
• Relocation payment of £5,000 and allowances for private rental accommodation.

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