We are looking for an outstanding individual, to join our well-established team of clinical pharmacists, providing a comprehensive and high quality clinical pharmacy service across the Trust's medical and surgical services.
* Interview Date Wednesday 04 December 2024
* 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
* You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
The post will be initially based within the surgical team providing a clinical pharmacy service to a variety of surgical specialities across the trust. You will join a team of experienced pharmacists and technicians covering the directorates of General Surgery, Urology, Musculoskeletal Services, Neurosciences and ENT / Plastics / Ophthalmology / Dermatology. The postholder will be given the responsibility for a variety of clinical areas under the supervision of the lead clinical pharmacist for the specialist area and they will get the opportunity to periodically rotate through these areas building experience and expertise in a wide variety of clinical settings. There may also be the opportunity to rotate through the medicines directorate.
You will be expected to attend consultant ward rounds and multidiscliplinary meetings where appropriate, and also provide support and training to nursing staff, pharmacy technicians and junior pharmacists. You will also help support senior pharmacy staff in promoting the safe, effective and economic use of medicines via audit and guideline development.
There are many opportunities to participate in training and education and we have strong links with the local pharmacy and medical schools. All pharmacists are expected to participate in in-house education sessions for pharmacy staff. There may also be opportunities to deliver training sessions to junior doctors and medical students.
About us
Our staff oversee over 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
* Freeman Hospital
* Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
* Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
* Newcastle Dental Hospital
* Newcastle Fertility Centre
* Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
* Northern Genetics Service
* Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust strives to be at the forefront of surgical and medical services, and as a tertiary care centre provides the opportunity for involvement in several specialist areas.
This post will support, and further augment, our clinical pharmacy service to both RVI and Freeman sites on a rotational basis. Attendance at consultant-led ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings would also be required.
We require motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists, who are registered with the GPhC, with significant post-qualification experience, to become members of our team. Candidates who possess an independent prescribing (IP) qualification will be encouraged to use this within an agreed sub-specialty, once training objectives are complete. Our team currently supports IP activity in many inpatient areas.
Successful candidates will be expected to participate extended hours services for one year post appointment and then subsequently in the weekend and Bank Holiday rota, which provides clinical pharmacist support on RVI/Freeman sites, 7 days a week.
* To develop and maintain clinical pharmacy services in a specialist area or directorate within the overall Trust clinical pharmacy strategy.
* To participate in the provision of other pharmacy patient services functions.
* To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines by working closely with nursing and medical staff and health care managers.
* To perform the professional role of a Registered Pharmacist, including advice, supervision and co-operation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues.
* To support patients to achieve their health goals in relation to medicines by providing person centred care.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Demonstrable evidence of competence in general clinical practice
* Demonstrable evidence of competence in speciality
Skills
Essential
* Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options
* Ability to communicate in a verbal or written manner with patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
* Ability to influence junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
* Demonstrated commitment to enhancing the quality of patient care
Desirable
* Teaching skills
* Ability to utilise presentation, spreadsheet and database software packages to support the work of the clinical pharmacy team
Experience
Essential
* Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy.
* Experience of working in a hospital environment
* Demonstrable post-graduate experience in pharmacy
* Experience of working with specialist patient cohort
Desirable
* Experience of working within specialist area
* Evidence of involvement in clinical audit
Qualifications
Essential
* UK-registered pharmacist (GPhC)
* Completion of MPharm degree (or an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy with relevant experience) plus pre-registration training and experience
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, or satisfactory evidence of equivalent competence as demonstrated in a practice portfolio of evidence
Desirable
* Clinical Diploma / Clinical Masters
* Registered with the GPhc as an independent prescriber
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
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