We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered pharmacist to join our fantastic team at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust on the outskirts of Skipton. You will have the opportunity to work in hospital pharmacy and will be funded to undertake the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy. We look to develop our pharmacists, with the prospects of progressing from band 6 to band 7 clinical pharmacists.
The pharmacy service at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has a high profile and is well integrated into multi-disciplinary teams, providing a much valued contribution to patient care. This is an exciting time for our Pharmacy Department as we continue to improve and develop our clinical pharmacy service.
We welcome applications from Foundation Trainee Pharmacists who will be registering soon in addition to those who are already a registered pharmacist.
Main duties of the job
This pharmacist post will contribute to our clinical pharmacy service supporting medical and surgical wards as well as the hospital dispensary and aseptic unit. The successful candidates will be able to further develop their clinical and personal skills through on-call and late shift work in the dispensary. There will be opportunities to gain experience in medicines information, procurement, anticoagulation clinics as well as being actively involved in our learning at lunch teaching sessions.
Our dedicated clinical pharmacy team pride ourselves on innovative working, supportive attitude and a passion for further learning.
You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The post holder will need to meet deadlines, be adaptable and have the ability to exercise initiative, operate within procedural guidelines and prioritise workloads in response to changing demands.
The post holder is expected to promote the highest standards of professional practice, Trust Policies and Procedures, whilst observing principles of clinical governance, and the Standards of Conduct, Ethics and Performance issued by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution.
Job responsibilities
1. Provide professional and legal clinical supervision in the dispensary as allocated. For example this may include: Clinical and legal verification of prescriptions, labelling and dispensing, dealing with general and clinical enquiries, accuracy checking of prescriptions, complying with the legal and other requirements relating to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and distribution of drugs within pharmacy and within all other areas of the Trust.
2. Provide a clinical service to the wards and departments in accordance with professional, departmental and Trust policies. For example this may include: Taking drug histories on admission as part of medicines reconciliation, screening of patients on admission for pharmaceutical care issues and formulation of care plans where pharmaceutical care issues are identified, review medication to ensure safe and effective use.
3. Participate in the Pharmacy-led outpatient warfarin clinics.
4. Participate in on-call, weekend and bank holiday rotas.
5. Participate in the provision of Technical and Aseptic services to the Trust, in accordance with the recommendations contained in the Guide to Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practice and its supplements and in accordance with licences.
6. Help in the distribution of medicines to patients, wards and departments and to assist in maintaining systems for the control of drugs in accordance with current legislation.
7. Be aware and operate within the current Health and Safety legislation, including COSHH and the departments safety policies and ensure safe working practices within the area of work.
8. Give a commitment to lifelong learning and contribute to the maintenance of a personal development portfolio in accordance with Trust and professional requirements.
9. Participate in pharmacy practice research, quality and/or clinical audit projects undertaken by the pharmacy department.
10. Participate in the department and Trust medication error reporting systems.
11. Take responsibility for maintaining the security of the department.
12. Support the Trust equality and diversity policy.
13. Comply with the Trust infection control policies.
14. Provide a professional and courteous service to all staff and patients using the pharmacy service.
15. Maintain close working links with other members of the pharmacy staff to ensure the smooth running of the service.
16. Comply with the Professional code of ethics, data protection act, policies relating to confidentiality and other departmental and Trust policies.
17. Provide pharmacy services to external customers, this may include, mental health Trusts and hospices.
18. Comply with the Trusts policies and local procedures relating to Safeguarding Children and the Protection of Vulnerable Adults.
19. Manoeuvre light goods and equipment in accordance with manual handling regulations and good practice.
20. Maintain and process all information concerning patients, staff, contractors or the business of the Trust to which the post holder has access, without divulging such information to any third party.
21. Weekends / Bank Holidays / working hours in line with service needs.
22. Ensure that the safety of the patient and their experience remains the focus of pharmacy services provided in line with the Trusts Right Care programme.
23. Comply with Good Distribution Practice to ensure that medicines are procured, stored, handled and transported under the required conditions.
In pursuing these duties, the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance Understanding the new NHS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
* Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
* Member of the RPSGB
* Member of the UKCPA
Experience
Essential
* Commitment and evidence of professional updating and formal continuous professional development (CPD)
Desirable
* Experience of working in hospital environment.
Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
* Able to demonstrate initiative.
* Interest in expanding knowledge and self-development.
* Pride in establishing and maintaining high standards of work and have attention to detail.
* Able to present written information clearly, concisely and accurately.
* Broad understanding of current hospital pharmacy practice.
Desirable
* Understanding of the wider issues affecting the NHS and Pharmacy.
* Ability to supervise the work of other pharmacy staff and provide constructive feedback on performance.
Aptitudes
Essential
* Desire to work in a hospital pharmacy team.
* Ability to deal confidently and directly with the public, clinicians, members of the healthcare team and pharmacy colleagues.
* Ability to work unsupervised and alone.
* Ability to work in a busy environment and to remain calm and assertive under pressure.
* Ability to work with other colleagues effectively as part of a team.
* Flexibility with regard to change in work schedules.
* Positive attitude.
* Able to identify when to refer to senior staff for guidance /direction when necessary.
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Keighley/Skipton
BD20 6TD
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