Job summary
Are you a Band 6 pharmacist who is due to complete the first year of your clinical diploma in the next few of months? Or, maybe you're currently a Band 7 pharmacist eager to expand your expertise and contribute to specialised service development at a tertiary specialist hospital?
North Bristol NHS Trust is seeking motivated clinical pharmacists who aspire to advance their careers through our Band 7 specialist clinical pharmacist rotational program. Each rotation lasts 6 months, enabling you to immerse yourself fully in the specialty area, while also honing additional skills such as leadership, mentoring, and service development to enrich your personal portfolio.
The rotations will enable you to benefit from working in a large teaching trust which has strong links with the ICB and include; ICU & surgery, technical services, pharmacoeconomics & ICB, neurosciences, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Acute Medical & Frailty Admissions, Infectious Diseases, NHS@Home, General Medicine, HIV, Respiratory and Palliative Care.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist clinical pharmacy services at a high level to inpatients and outpatients on a rotational basis.
To provide support to the lead specialist Pharmacists.
To act in accordance with Medicines legislation, the code of ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council, United Kingdom Medicines Information (UKMI) standards and Trust policies and procedures.
To teach and supervise less experienced pharmacists, technicians and students
To contribute to the Pharmacy weekend service, late nights and provide back up support to the on call pharmacists out of hours.
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About us
We are a large pharmacy department with over 80 pharmacists including; many highly specialist posts, pharmacist-lead clinics and independent prescribers. The clinical ward pharmacy service is well established and provided by clinical pharmacists and medicine management technicians. The pharmacy department is located in the Brunel building, which is a state-of-the-art modern hospital opened in 2014.
The trust is located in Bristol, one of the most vibrant cities in the UK. Consistently voted the best city to live, Bristol is famous for its year-round festivals, award-winning cycle tracks, exceptional gastronomy, stunning cityscapes and awe-inspiring street art.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. In conjunction with the senior clinical pharmacists provide and develop a specialist pharmaceutical service within North Bristol NHS Trust aligned to the Trust Values.
2. Deliver specific improvements in the management of patients medication to facilitate the discharge process by utilising ward-based discharges and communication with healthcare colleagues in Primary care with the overall aim to reduce length of patient stays.
3. Work closely with the clinical site and Trust operational teams to ensure clear communications about daily patient flow issues.
4. Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure the safe, efficient, evidence-based, and rational use of medicines in line with the Trust Formulary and departmental policies so that risks to patients are minimised
5. Challenge inappropriate prescribing and escalate as appropriate.
6. Support and promote antimicrobial stewardship
7. Advise on strategies to ensure cost-effective use of resources and be involved with achieving CIP targets. In addition, feedback to prescribers.
8. Support attainment of medicines related CQUIN and other targets as appropriate
9. Ensure that an accurate medication history is obtained for each patient using the appropriate sources (GP, community pharmacist, patient/carer, clinic notes, nursing home)
10. Provide advice and information to patients/carers to ensure compliance with treatment
11. Work closely with the GPs/community pharmacists where necessary to ensure timely and seamless discharge of patients.
12. Provide professional supervision to Patients Services on a sessional basis and be the responsible pharmacist when needed
13. Record clinical Pharmacy activity in line with departmental procedures.
14. Record interventions in line with departmental procedures.
15. Record and investigate incidents in line with Trust procedures.
16. Audit and risk manage selected areas of practice to promote continuous quality improvement as required by the directorate, Pharmacy department or the Trust.
17. Maintain medicines management systems in conjunction with patients/carers, ward staff and pharmacy staff. Supervise medicines management technicians and/or other dedicated pharmacy staff
18. Contribute to the training of pharmacy undergraduates, medical students, trainee pharmacists, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and medical and nursing staff as appropriate. Train clinical pharmacy diploma students on aspects of rotational specialties
19. Supervise medicines management technicians and/or other dedicated pharmacy staff as required.
20. Ensure that all procedures are adhered to, reviewed regularly and that all necessary records are completed.
21. Update / prepare medication-related policies, protocols and pathways used within rotational specialties.
22. Support the Formulary team with new drug requests and shared care protocols where required.
23. Support the Pharmacoeconomics team with horizon scanning, monitoring to ensure adherence to NICE guidance, and ensuring appropriate funding is in place for high-cost medication.
24. Keep up to date with developments in Pharmacy in order to maintain a high level of professional knowledge and competence. Attend study days and courses as necessary for the development of the service and the individual. Maintain a record of Continuing Professional Development.
25. Provide accurate medicines information to nurses, doctors and patients.
26. Attend multidisciplinary meetings and specialty-specific meetings as required.
27. Participate in on call (emergency duty) out of hours service support to junior pharmacists as required.
Person Specification
Education/training/qualifications
Essential
27. Professional knowledge acquired though vocational master's degree in Pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent
28. 1 year pre-registration training
29. Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Society
30. Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate or equivalent
31. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
32. Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification to a similar standard
work experience
Essential
33. Experience as a Band 6 hospital pharmacist
34. Experience of audit and quality systems
Desirable
35. Hospital pharmacy experience in different clinical specialties
knowledge/skills/abilities
Essential
36. Able to manage time and prioritise effectively
37. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with pharmacy staff, hospital staff and patients/carers
38. Ability to problem solve at a level appropriate to the post
39. Proactive approach to the application of pharmaceutical knowledge in order to enhance patient care
40. Computer literate
Desirable
41. Ability to review, process and present complex information in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats
personal qualities / special circumstances
Essential
42. Adaptable and flexible approach to work
43. Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
44. Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills
45. Methodical and tidy worker
46. Excellent interpersonal skills