Time left to apply: End Date: November 30, 2024 (30+ days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: JR10937
Job Description
Pharmacist (Equivalent Band 7 Post)
Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
Job Summary
A fantastic opportunity has come up for a full-time Pharmacist to work for Ramsay Health Care UK based primarily at the Berkshire Independent Hospital in Reading. The Berkshire Independent Hospital is part of a small cluster group of Ramsay Hospitals which includes Ashtead Hospital and North Downs Hospital in Caterham. There may be some cross-site working to align pharmacy services, support individual training courses plus support to the other pharmacy teams.
The post holder will be a member of the pharmacy team and will provide a clinical pharmacy service to the inpatient wards and outpatient department. The aim is to promote the safe, effective, economical use of medicines in patients being cared for by the Hospitals, in accordance with the required standards of quality and professional practice, to meet the needs of the users.
For those Band 6 Pharmacist colleagues who are looking to progress to a Band 7 equivalent role but require a little more support or do not have hospital backgrounds, at The Berkshire Independent Hospital, we would like to support you with this aspiration by offering the right applicant a Band 6 to 7 progressive post.
Key Responsibilities
* To provide an exemplary pharmacy service in accordance with current legislation, accepted professional and ethical standards and clinical requirements.
* To provide advice and support to consultants, other clinicians and patients ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines.
* To advise the hospital and its departments on the safe management of medicines, ensuring compliance with current legislation and professional standards.
* To promote a multidisciplinary, patient-focused approach to the delivery of an efficient, high-quality healthcare service.
Job Duties
* Participate in the clinical ward pharmacy service covering the inpatient wards and outpatients.
* Deliver a clinical pharmacy service to the defined clinical areas, including drug history taking, medication reconciliation, and discharge counselling.
* Make appropriate referrals and ensure clear communication of patients’ pharmaceutical needs to other pharmacists and health care professionals.
* Provide prescription review and medicines-related advice to healthcare professionals at ward level.
* Provide timely and accurate advice on prescribing issues and evidence-based prescribing.
* Identify and resolve prescribing-related problems to ensure the principles of clinical governance are followed.
* Provide medicines-related information to members of the multidisciplinary ward team.
* Work at ward level and in the dispensary to ensure prescriptions are dispensed safely and effectively.
* Assist in the provision of Medicines Information services.
* Work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary and pharmacy environment.
* Achieve objectives agreed at the Personal Development Review.
* Identify areas suitable for clinical audit and Drug Utilisation Reviews (DUR).
* Assist in the training of junior pharmacy staff.
* Maintain a CPD portfolio and take part in an organised development programme.
Minimum Requirements
* Degree in Pharmacy
* Member of GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) with current registration
* Willingness to undertake clinical training
* Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation
* Dispensing experience and patient counselling experience.
* Experience of supervising and training staff.
* Good communication skills – both written and verbal
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work effectively.
* Drivers License with access to a car
* Evidence of commitment to CPD
* Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
* Experience in ward/clinical pharmacy and medicines information
* Basic understanding of IT systems
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
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