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

  • Professional knowledge acquired through vocational masters degree in pharmacy and pre-registration training and experience.
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Good core therapeutic knowledge
  • knowledge of audit
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Understanding of hospital pharmacy environment
  • Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups
  • Skills

    Essential

  • Understanding of medicines management
  • Understanding of medicines safety and governance
  • Values Based Question

    Essential

  • How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?
  • Person Specification

    Qualification

    Essential

  • Professional knowledge acquired through vocational masters degree in pharmacy and pre-registration training and experience.
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Good core therapeutic knowledge
  • knowledge of audit
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Understanding of hospital pharmacy environment
  • Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups
  • Skills

    Essential

  • Understanding of medicines management
  • Understanding of medicines safety and governance
  • Values Based Question

    Essential

  • How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?
  • 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).