Job summary
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Division: Unplanned and Integrated Care
Care Group: Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services Band: 6
Salary: £33,706 – £40,588 per annum/pro rata
Interview date: Week Commencing 12th December 2022
We are recruiting for a Rotational Clinical Pharmacistwho shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be part of a team of rotational pharmacists in training posts which provide a comprehensive and high quality pharmaceutical service to distinct areas of practice.
These include aseptics, clinical pharmacy services such as medicine and surgery and the dispensary.
As a Rotational Pharmacist you will be expected to promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines.
You will be supported through an education and development programme and given the opportunity to undertake the postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice.
You will be expected to provide a pharmacy service in accordance with current professional standards and clinical governance guidance. To develop the required knowledge and skills whilst progressing through the rotations.
Medicine reconciliation on admission and discharge.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. Our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust’s and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board’s policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Date posted
21 November 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
275-2207ROTCP-06-C
Job locations
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Pharmacy Services
To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Clinical Divisions as part of ward-based pharmacy teams
To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines.
To evaluate the clinical appropriateness, safety and legality of prescriptions based upon the patients diseases, co-morbidities and other medication and treatments taken, contacting the prescriber to make agreed changes as appropriate.
To take part in medicines reconciliation on admission
To promote efficient discharge planning inclusive of patient counselling and education
To liaise with other pharmacists, doctors and GPs to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues
To participate in adverse drug reaction and intervention monitoring and clinical risk management
To follow procedures to reduce medicine waste (e.g. by using patient own drugs)
To ensure efficient supply systems (e.g. one-stop dispensing), reducing the risk of critical missed and delayed doses by working with technicians and assistants and dispensary.
To work with the ward nurses, dispensary and pharmacy ward team to improve patient flow.
To attend consultant ward rounds as deemed appropriate by the Associate Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Services.
To answer or refer Medicines Information queries as appropriate.
After accreditation, counsel patients being treated by the pharmacy-run anticoagulant clinic.
Patient Services
To work in the dispensary checking prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with the Dispensing and Checking procedures
To prioritise work to deliver an efficient service
To provide patients with adequate information and advice on how to use their medicines effectively in accordance with the Patient Counselling procedure
Aseptic Services
To carry out all aseptic duties according to national standards, relevant legislation and departmental SOPs
After suitable training the post holder will responsible for the release of products prepared in the Aseptic Unit for use within the trust, as specified under section 10 exemption of the Medicine Act 1968.
Education and Training
Participation in the Joint Programme Board postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice is expected as part of the Foundation Pharmacists personal development programme.
To participate in the education and training of pharmacy and other healthcare staff and pharmacy students to graduate level
To undertake Clinical Audit work within Pharmacy and in conjunction with others
To contribute to the implementation of pharmacy issues arising from audit projects
To maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD)
To participate in the departmental CPD educational sessions
Applications from current Pre-registration Pharmacists are welcome.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Pharmacy Services
To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Clinical Divisions as part of ward-based pharmacy teams
To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines.
To evaluate the clinical appropriateness, safety and legality of prescriptions based upon the patients diseases, co-morbidities and other medication and treatments taken, contacting the prescriber to make agreed changes as appropriate.
To take part in medicines reconciliation on admission
To promote efficient discharge planning inclusive of patient counselling and education
To liaise with other pharmacists, doctors and GPs to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues
To participate in adverse drug reaction and intervention monitoring and clinical risk management
To follow procedures to reduce medicine waste (e.g. by using patient own drugs)
To ensure efficient supply systems (e.g. one-stop dispensing), reducing the risk of critical missed and delayed doses by working with technicians and assistants and dispensary.
To work with the ward nurses, dispensary and pharmacy ward team to improve patient flow.
To attend consultant ward rounds as deemed appropriate by the Associate Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Services.
To answer or refer Medicines Information queries as appropriate.
After accreditation, counsel patients being treated by the pharmacy-run anticoagulant clinic.
Patient Services
To work in the dispensary checking prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with the Dispensing and Checking procedures
To prioritise work to deliver an efficient service
To provide patients with adequate information and advice on how to use their medicines effectively in accordance with the Patient Counselling procedure
Aseptic Services
To carry out all aseptic duties according to national standards, relevant legislation and departmental SOPs
After suitable training the post holder will responsible for the release of products prepared in the Aseptic Unit for use within the trust, as specified under section 10 exemption of the Medicine Act 1968.
Education and Training
Participation in the Joint Programme Board postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice is expected as part of the Foundation Pharmacists personal development programme.
To participate in the education and training of pharmacy and other healthcare staff and pharmacy students to graduate level
To undertake Clinical Audit work within Pharmacy and in conjunction with others
To contribute to the implementation of pharmacy issues arising from audit projects
To maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD)
To participate in the departmental CPD educational sessions
Applications from current Pre-registration Pharmacists are welcome.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
Values Based Question
Essential
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
Values Based Question
Essential
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).
Additional information
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).