Band 7 Senior Clinical Rotational Pharmacist
The post-holder will deliver, develop and support the clinical pharmacy services in a variety of different specialties within the pharmacy department on a rotational basis. This is in accordance with priorities agreed by the lead pharmacist for the specialist area and the clinical site lead pharmacist.
This role is based at Barnet (BA) and Chase Farm (CFH) Hospitals covering a variety of areas of pharmacy including Patient Services, Clinical Services and E+T, with the aim of enhancing knowledge and skills and allowing progression towards a more senior role.
There are opportunities to work in specific clinical specialties dependent on the site. You will have exposure to directorate work such as DTC evaluations, high-cost drug, and audits. Clinical commitment will be expected during all rotations.
In summary, the post-holder will be expected to:
* Work as a clinical pharmacist, ensuring the safe, clinically and cost-efficient use of medicines.
* Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
* Participate in drug usage reviews, audits and cost efficiency programmes.
* Line manage and support more junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the team.
* Participate in ongoing education and training.
* Carry out their role in line with the Trust World Class values.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists who are looking for the next challenge. You will ideally have completed or nearly completed your FS1 (or equivalent) and want to further develop your managerial and clinical skills. Training and support will be given in all rotations to ensure you meet the requirements for FS2.
The post-holder will contribute to the safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of medicines to optimise patient care. Responsibilities include:
* Delivery of a high quality pharmacy service including drug supply, review of highly complex medication regimens, medicine reconciliation and discharge planning.
* Active participation on consultant rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
* Making evidence-based decisions, in partnership with patients and professionals within specialties to improve outcomes.
* Identifying the risks of medicines use within the specialties and assisting in implementing strategies to minimise them.
* Ensure compliance with local and national policies e.g., medicines policy, NICE guidelines.
* Participate in specialist pharmacy clinics in certain clinical areas.
* Participate in the out of hours, weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department.
About us
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free Hospitals and more than 30 services in the community. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research.
The Trust takes pride as one of the major specialist centres for infectious diseases, liver and renal transplants, breast and plastic surgery, myeloma, and neuroendocrine tumours. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities.
The Pharmacy department is a friendly, progressive, and expanding unit dedicated to providing the highest standards of pharmaceutical care and service.
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this role are listed below:
* Contribute to the development of clinical pharmacy services in line with local and national objectives.
* Assist with the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the specialist area.
* Provide high-quality clinical pharmacy service according to the Trust agreed standards.
* Promote high-quality, cost-effective prescribing and challenge inappropriate prescribing.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and the development and implementation of treatment protocols.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
* Commenced Postgraduate Certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
* Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
Experience
* Demonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacy.
* Broad based clinical experience.
* Evidence of clinical audit/practice research.
Skills and aptitudes
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Effective pharmaceutical skills.
* Ability to manage time effectively.
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
* Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance.
Personal Qualities & attributes
* Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self-motivated, and hardworking.
* Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and on-call.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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