We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join the pharmacy team in our friendly and forward-thinking department. The post represents a great opportunity for ambitious pharmacists to progress their career in a clinically focused and innovative environment. We welcome pharmacists who want to help create and deliver a high-quality medicines optimisation service for our patients.
We encourage applications from trainee pharmacists due to register after completing the GPhC assessment in November 2024, newly qualified pharmacists, and qualified pharmacists from other sectors who are interested in expanding their practice into the hospital. We would be open to recruiting pharmacists who are looking for flexible working patterns or part-time.
For new registrants, the Trust will pay the first year of your GPhC registration fees.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join our friendly team of rotational pharmacists and will gain experience in all areas of pharmacy and clinical services. We provide rotations through medicine (cardiology, respiratory, endocrinology, gastroenterology, stroke, and frailty), surgery, acute admissions, and paediatrics.
Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust merged with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in April 2023, and as a combined Trust, we provide clinical pharmacy services to two acute hospitals, specialist mental health units, and community hospitals across Somerset. This is a great opportunity to develop clinical skills in a wide variety of settings and to work alongside pharmacists specialising in these areas.
You will be supported by our team of senior pharmacists (including independent prescribers) and by accredited medicines optimisation technicians and assistants.
Your training opportunities will be further supported through the opportunity to undertake a fully funded Clinical Pharmacy Diploma (including independent prescribing qualification). We also support our newly qualified pharmacists by offering the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge through completion of the Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway with HEE.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and a commitment to career development. You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts. We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty, and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To assist in the provision of the Clinical Pharmacy Service to wards and departments in order to facilitate the provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients and to promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing.
2. To provide professional and clinical information and advice to multidisciplinary healthcare staff, patients, and carers, to support individual patient care and Medicines Optimisation.
3. To review prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, drug interactions, and legality and to supply medication for patients at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) and all community units supplied by YDH Pharmacy.
4. To take accurate and adequately detailed patient medication histories on admission and make necessary recommendations to optimise patient drug treatment.
5. To maintain a high personal level of Clinical Pharmacy knowledge, skill, and experience in order to meet service standards and the needs of patients and healthcare staff.
6. To contribute to the development of the Clinical Pharmacy Service provided to the service groups.
7. To participate in the delivery of the clinical training programme for trainee Pharmacists and clinical placement Pharmacy students.
8. To be involved in the training of medical, nursing, and Pharmacy staff.
9. To regularly participate in Pharmacy practice research and clinical audit.
10. To monitor for use of non-formulary items and provide advice to medical and nursing staff on formulary alternatives.
11. To be aware of the Trusts Clinical Governance agenda and implement agreed initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Masters degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
* Full current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Completion of or expectation to complete a postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
Desirable
* Completion of or expectation to become a registered independent prescriber to further improve medicines optimisation
Experience
Essential
* Broad clinical pharmacy experience and knowledge of therapeutics
* Commitment and evidence of professional updating and formal continuous professional development
Desirable
* Previous hospital experience
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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