Job summary Band 7 Senior Rotational Pharmacist The post-holder will deliver, develop and support the clinical pharmacy services in a variety of different specialties within the pharmacy department on a rotational basis. This in accordance with priorities agreed by the lead pharmacist for the specialist area and the clinical site lead pharmacist. The post holder at the Royal Free hospital will cover a variety of areas of pharmacy including Patient Services, Clinical Services/ET, Cardiology, Surgery, ITU, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Commissioning, Amyloidosis and HIV with the aim of enhancing knowledge and skills and allowing progression towards a more senior role. There are opportunities to work in specific clinical specialties dependent on the site. You will have exposure to directorate work such as DTC evaluations, high-cost drug, and audits. Clinical commitment will be expected during all rotations. In summary, the post-holder will be expected to: ? Work as a clinical pharmacist, to ensure the safe, clinically and cost-efficient use of medicines? Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care? To participate in drug usage reviews, audits and cost efficiency programmes? To line manage and support more junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the team? To participate in ongoing education and training The post-holder must always carry out their role in line with the Trust World Class values. Main duties of the job We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists who are looking for the next challenge. You will ideally have completed or nearly completed your FS1 (or equivalent) and want to further develop your managerial and clinical skills. Training and support will be given in all rotations to ensure you meet the requirements for FS2. The post-holder will contribute to the safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of medicines to optimise patient care. Responsibilities include: o Delivery of a high quality, pharmacy service including drug supply, review of highly complex medication regimens, medicine reconciliation and discharge planning.o Active participation on consultant rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.o Making evidence-based decisions, in partnership with patients and professionals within specialties to improve outcomes.o Identifying the risks of medicines use within the specialties and assist in implementing strategies to minimise them.o Ensure compliance with local and national policies e.g., medicines policy, NICE guidelines.Participate in specialist pharmacy clinics in certain clinical areas. You will also be expected to participate in the out of hours, weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department. Outside of working hours the on-call pharmacist is solely responsible for providing a pharmacy service to the hospital including advice on medicines and emergency supply. About us Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free Hospitals and more than 30 services in the community. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we 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. The Trust takes pride as one of the major specialist centres for infectious diseases, liver and renal transplants, breast and plastic surgery, myeloma, and neuroendocrine tumours. Working in one of the main speciality centres brings exciting opportunities to see a range of patients at different levels of complexities. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. The Pharmacy department is a friendly, progressive, and expanding unit dedicated to providing the highest standards of pharmaceutical care and service in this internationally renowned teaching hospital. Quality improvement and cost-effective, safe use of medicines is at the forefront of everything we do. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year N/A Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 391-RFL-6768590 Job locations Pharmacy Dept Royal Free Hospital Pond Street NW3 2QG Job description Job 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:o Individual prescription review to optimise therapyo Medicines reconciliationo Advice on dosage, side-effects, cautions, and monitoring requiredo Advice on administration of medicineso Appropriate and clear endorsing of prescriptions to ensure safe practiceo Monitoring the effectiveness and appropriateness of medicationo Education and counselling patients on their medication to enhance compliance and understandingo Involvement in discharge planning and provision of discharge medicationo Active participation on multidisciplinary team meetings where possibleo 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:o Clinical audit programmeo Identification of areas of risko Reporting of adverse drug reactions and incidentso 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. Job description Job 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:o Individual prescription review to optimise therapyo Medicines reconciliationo Advice on dosage, side-effects, cautions, and monitoring requiredo Advice on administration of medicineso Appropriate and clear endorsing of prescriptions to ensure safe practiceo Monitoring the effectiveness and appropriateness of medicationo Education and counselling patients on their medication to enhance compliance and understandingo Involvement in discharge planning and provision of discharge medicationo Active participation on multidisciplinary team meetings where possibleo 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:o Clinical audit programmeo Identification of areas of risko Reporting of adverse drug reactions and incidentso 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 Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent) GPhC (GB) registration Commenced Postgraduate at Certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent Desirable 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 Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Experience Essential Demonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacy Comprehensive Band 6 rotation Broad based clinical experience Evidence of clinical audit / practice research Experience of training Desirable Experience of managing others Skills and aptitudes Essential 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 Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self motivated and, hardworking Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall. Accurate/meticulous Reliable with good attendance record Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent) GPhC (GB) registration Commenced Postgraduate at Certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent Desirable 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 Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Experience Essential Demonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacy Comprehensive Band 6 rotation Broad based clinical experience Evidence of clinical audit / practice research Experience of training Desirable Experience of managing others Skills and aptitudes Essential 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 Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self motivated and, hardworking Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall. Accurate/meticulous Reliable with good attendance record 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). Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Pharmacy Dept Royal Free Hospital Pond Street NW3 2QG Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)