East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Are you an experienced pharmacist looking for a new challenge?
The Pharmacy Department at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate and ambitious pharmacist to develop their specialism within the field of acute and emergency medicine.
You will be joining our large team of specialist clinical pharmacists supported by a clinical team that consists of more than 100 staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and clinical assistants.
The post is patient-focused, where you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of acute management of a broad range of medical conditions.
Through our excellent links with regional education, local universities, and in-house training programmes, staff will have the opportunity to develop their prescribing, educational supervision, and management skills.
The role is Trust-wide with the expectation to travel to both Emergency Departments at East Kent University Foundation Trust, enabling you to develop clinical skills and knowledge from two busy Emergency Departments.
We are a Trust in the South East of the Country, close to the seaside and gorgeous countryside, with fast links into London & France.
Main duties of the job
To support the Advanced Pharmacists for Acute Medicine and Emergency Medicine in providing a safe and effective clinical pharmacy service. You will be actively encouraged to contribute towards ongoing service development.
The post holder will participate as part of the multi-disciplinary team in Acute Medicine/Emergency Department to support consistent and effective medicines optimisation.
The post holder will also have a commitment to core services such as dispensary cover, extended hours service on the acute medical floor, and on-call duties, as well as contributing to a comprehensive clinical pharmacy on the emergency floor.
You will be encouraged to participate in audits, project work, and completion of Non-Medical Prescribing.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We care about our patients and our people. We focus on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
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Job responsibilities
* Provide a patient-focused clinical service.
* Demonstrate and apply the principles of effective medicines optimisation as part of day-to-day activities.
* Identify and address any medication safety concerns within their clinical area.
* Effectively contribute to the MDT to which the post holder is assigned as a clinical pharmacist.
* Support and develop the clinical pharmacy service.
* Follow legal, ethical, professional, and employer codes of conduct in all aspects of the role.
* Undertake and propose clinical and service audits as needed.
* Conduct medication assessments/evaluations as required.
* Demonstrate a critical approach towards pharmacy practice in emergency medicine.
* Actively seek to improve the ward and clinical services provided.
* Be a practice supervisor for Foundation Pharmacists and Trainee Pharmacists as appropriate.
* Provide effective supervision of junior staff and give constructive feedback on their performance.
* After suitable training, be an educational supervisor for pre-registration pharmacists.
* Contribute to the training of other healthcare professionals, including direct delivery of teaching as needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MRPharmS
* Completed stage 1 of diploma or equivalent
* Diploma
* Non-medical prescriber
Skills
* Well-developed interpersonal skills
* Organisational and prioritisation skills
* Service improvement
* Teaching
Experience
* Experience in a range of clinical specialities
* Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results
* Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services
* Significant clinical experience
Knowledge
* Clinical knowledge demonstrated through interventions recorded
* Experience in a full range of clinical specialties
Values
* Demonstrates how practice promotes trust values
* Promote equality and value diversity
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.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Lead Pharmacist for Urgent and Emergency Care
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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