Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this role are listed below but further information on duties and responsibilities for each clinical rotation, please read the Job description attached.
Throughout all rotations the post-holder will contribute to the safe, clinically effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines to optimise patient care. The responsibilities include:
Clinical Services
* To contribute to the development of clinical pharmacy services in line with local and national objectives.
* To contribute to and assist with the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the specialist area.
* To undertake and support relevant project work.
* To provide high-quality clinical pharmacy service according to the Trust agreed standards including:
* Individual prescription review to optimise therapy
* Medicines reconciliation
* Advice on dosage, side-effects, cautions, and monitoring required
* Advice on administration of medicines
* Appropriate and clear endorsing of prescriptions to ensure safe practice
* Monitoring the effectiveness and appropriateness of medication
* Education and counselling patients on their medication to enhance compliance and understanding
* Involvement in discharge planning and provision of discharge medication
* Active participation on multidisciplinary team meetings where possible
* Undertaking medicines management responsibilities at ward level in line with CQC requirements
* To promote high-quality, cost-effective prescribing and to challenge inappropriate prescribing.
* To ensure medicines are used appropriately, safely, and cost-effectively in accordance with Trust policy, standard operating procedures, and medicines legislation.
* To participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects and the development and implementation of treatment protocols and guidelines for the use of medicines within clinical areas.
* To develop their clinical pharmacy knowledge, skills, and experience to meet service standards and the needs of patients and healthcare staff.
Clinical Governance
* To contribute to the continual improvement of clinical governance including participation in:
* Clinical audit programme
* Identification of areas of risk
* Reporting of adverse drug reactions and incidents
* Ensuring all aspects of prescribing, storage and administration of medicines comply with local policies
* To assist in the preparation of drug evaluations for presentation at the Drug and Therapeutics Committee.
* To research and critically evaluate published medical literature in support of Medicines Information and Drugs and Therapeutic Committee activities.
* To contribute to the development of procedures and protocols relevant to the role e.g. clinical pharmacy procedures, relevant dispensary based procedures.
* To assist with the development of and ensuring adherence to evidence based prescribing guidelines.
Finance and Reporting
* To identify local and national changes in prescribing practice that may impact on clinical practice and the drugs budget.
* To produce, analyse and present medicines expenditure reports.
* To contribute to the pharmacy cost improvement initiatives.
See Job description for full details.
Person specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
* GPhC (GB) registration
* Commenced Postgraduate at Certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* Postgraduate Qualification at certificate level in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalence
* Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacy
* Comprehensive Band 6 rotation
* Broad based clinical experience
* Evidence of clinical audit / practice research
* Experience of training
Desirable criteria
* Experience of managing others
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
* Demonstrates general clinical knowledge and skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills 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
* Computer literate
* Good negotiation skills
* 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
Essential criteria
* Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self motivated and, hardworking
* Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall.
* Accurate/meticulous
* Reliable with good attendance record
* Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
* AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
* Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
* Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
* Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
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