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.
A clinical pharmacist is required to join our clinical team to support the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service to a range of clinical specialties across acute, medical, surgical and women's and children's wards, as well as the anticoagulation clinic and aseptic unit. The successful candidate will be a role model with the vision, insight, and self-motivation to implement change and to further develop your skills in preparation for a more advanced role. You will assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation through high-quality care, formulary reviews, and clinical audits and will also be involved in the training and supervision of various members of the Pharmacy team. You will also support the dispensary and partake in the late, on call and weekend service.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced pharmacists, nearing completion of the first 18 months of the Clinical Diploma (or equivalent experience).
Main duties of the job
Your strong interpersonal and communication skills will give you the ability to gain co-operation from clinicians, nurses, and managers to achieve positive and timely outcomes to benefit patients and achieve organisational objectives.
The role includes participation in a variety of trust-wide multidisciplinary groups, giving an ideal career opportunity to develop both clinical and managerial skills.
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
* Ability to supervise the work of junior staff and provide constructive feedback on performance
* Able to interpret and summarise a wide range of clinical information and demonstrate appropriate clinical knowledge and application
* Good knowledge and understanding of the formulation, preparation and therapeutic action of medicines
* Able to present written information clearly, concisely and accurately
* Interest in expanding knowledge and self-development
* Pride in establishing and maintaining high standards of work and have attention to detail
* Good analytical and evaluative skills
* Good knowledge of critical appraisal skills, evidence-based medicine and formulary systems
* Broad understanding of current hospital pharmacy practice
Experience
* Broad clinical pharmacy experience and knowledge of therapeutics
* Recent clinical pharmacy experience within medicine and surgery (general and/or specialised) and enthusiasm to develop specialisation in these clinical areas.
* Commitment and evidence of professional updating and formal continuous professional development (CPD)
* Experience of working in a hospital environment post-registration
* Knowledge of directorate pharmacy services
* Evidence of involvement in pharmacy practice research and/or audit
* Previous experience of attendance on consultant ward rounds
* Previous experience of working in pharmacy technical services
Qualifications
* Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Studying for Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent Qualification or evidence of equivalent experience
* Completed a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent or equivalent advanced practice supported by training
* Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and working towards membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Faculty scheme
* Member of the UKCPA
* 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
* Able to identify when to refer to senior staff for guidance/direction when necessary
Personal Qualities
* Professional appearance and credibility
* Pleasant manner and sociable behaviour
* Honest and trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
* Self-motivated with enthusiasm to work as a specialist clinical pharmacist and to contribute to the forward planning of the service
Other Job Requirements
* Ability to take part in working rotas including bank holidays and on-call
* Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards
* Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the Pharmacy Service.
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.
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum plus on-call payments as per local agreement.
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