The post-holder will deliver, develop and support the clinical pharmacy services in a variety of different specialties within the pharmacy department on a rotational basis. This in accordance with priorities agreed by the lead pharmacist for the specialist area and the clinical site lead pharmacist.
The post holder at the Royal Free hospital will cover a variety of areas of pharmacy including Patient Services, Clinical Services/E+T, Cardiology, Surgery, ITU, Medicine, Antimicrobials, Gastroenterology, Commissioning, Formulary, Governance, Amyloidosis and HIV with the aim of enhancing knowledge and skills and allowing progression towards a more senior role.
There are opportunities to work in specific clinical specialties dependent on the site. You will have exposure to directorate work such as DTC evaluations, high-cost drug, and audits. Clinical commitment will be expected during all rotations.
In summary, the post-holder will be expected to:
Work as a clinical pharmacist, to ensure the safe, clinically and cost-efficient use of medicines.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
To participate in drug usage reviews, audits and cost efficiency programmes.
To line manage and support more junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the team.
To participate in ongoing education and training.
The post-holder must always carry out their role in line with the Trust World Class values.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist who is looking for the next challenge. You will have completed or nearly completed your FS1 (or equivalent) and want to further develop your managerial and clinical skills. Training and support will be given in all rotations to ensure you meet the requirements for FS2.
Responsibilities include:
- Delivery of a high quality, pharmacy service including drug supply, review of highly complex medication regimens, medicine reconciliation and discharge planning.
- Active participation on consultant rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Making evidence-based decisions, in partnership with patients and professionals within specialties to improve outcomes.
- Identifying the risks of medicines use within the specialties and assist in implementing strategies to minimise them.
- Ensure compliance with local and national policies e.g., medicines policy, NICE guidelines.
- Participate in specialist pharmacy clinics in certain clinical areas.
- You will also be expected to participate in the out of hours, weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department. Outside of working hours the on-call pharmacist is solely responsible for providing a pharmacy service to the hospital including advice on medicines and emergency supply.
Education & professional Qualifications
- Commenced Postgraduate at Certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
- Postgraduate Qualification at certificate level in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalence
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Experience
- Demonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacy
- Broad based clinical experience
- Evidence of clinical audit / practice research
- Experience of training
- Experience of managing others
Skills and aptitudes
- Demonstrates general clinical knowledge and skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and effective pharmaceutical skills
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
- Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demands
- Previous experience of delivering training to junior colleagues
- Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
- Implements finding of clinical and practice based research
Personal Qualities & attributes
- Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self motivated and, hardworking
- Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall
- Accurate/meticulous
- Reliable with good attendance record
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.
£58,133 to £65,261 a year inclusive of HCAS
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