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 Description
* 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 healthcare 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 safe and effective use of medicines.
* Provide medicines-related information to 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 environment.
* Achieve objectives agreed at the Personal Development Review.
* Improve clinical skills and expertise in orthopaedic, bariatric, and ophthalmic post-surgery recovery.
* Identify areas suitable for clinical audit and undertake audits.
* Assist in the training of junior pharmacy staff.
* Ensure regular updating by self-directed learning or attendance at relevant courses.
* Maintain a CPD portfolio and participate in an organized development programme.
Minimum Requirements
* Degree in Pharmacy
* Member of GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) with current registration
* Willingness to undertake clinical training
* Demonstration of up to date general clinical awareness
* Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation
* Dispensing and patient counselling experience
* Experience of supervising and training staff
* Good communication skills - both written and verbal
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work effectively
* Good organization, time management skills
* 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
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
#J-18808-Ljbffr