Rotational Clinical Pharmacist (with band 6-7 development option)
NHS
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist (with band 6-7 development option)
£42618
NHS, Northampton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 48d33087b7924bd3b592a01a2801f067
Full Job Description
- We are accepting applications from both qualified pharmacists, and pharmacist trainees who are due to sit the summer GPhC examination in 2023 To use your pharmaceutical expertise for the benefit of patients and the organisation. This will include the following tasks: Using own pharmaceutical knowledge to positively impact the use and stewardship of medicines by providing information, advice and guidance. To maintain own knowledge of developments in pharmacy practice as required by The General Pharmaceutical Council. To participate in the Clinical/Advisory Pharmacy Service on a Band 6 rotation through Dispensary Services and Clinical Services (Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care, Oncology, Paediatrics, Medicines Information, and other specialities as the service allows). To participate in the emergency duty service To record your clinical activity and to monitor the outcome of your advice in line with departmental requirements. To fulfil the professional requirements of the Code of Ethics
and Standards of Good Professional Practice and Responsible Pharmacist. To maintain a knowledge of developments in pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy. To undertake organisational responsibilities appropriate to your grade for operational efficiency and for personal experience and development.This will include the following tasks: To supervise, check and, if necessary, undertake the supply of medicines.Technician checking is in place; Pharmacists make initial validations and have a professional responsibility to decide on the need for their further involvement in the supply process. To undertake reconciliation of medicines on admission and discharge To assist in the supervision and training of pharmacy staff, including Pre-registration Pharmacy Graduates, Vacation Students, technical staff, healthcare staff and patients. To help maintain an accurate computerised information and stock control system. To ensure that legal requirements and policies of the Pharmacy Service and the Trust
are followed. To assist in the implementation of countywide prescribing strategies, cost improvement initiatives, CQUINs and QIPPs. To assist in the Formulary Management process. Participate in the Trust and departmental Audit Programme. Participate in the Medicines Information Service. Assist in the validation of High Cost Medicines To contribute to clinical guidelines, protocols and procedure development Attend Clinical Pharmacy meetings and educational/training schemes relevant to post. When it is offered, to undertake the Clinical Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy to enhance the advice and information given to patients and healthcare staff to improve patient outcomes.This will include the following tasks: To maintain and document satisfactory performance and progress. To put into practice the knowledge acquired through study. To educate and train pharmacy and other healthcare staff. To undertake audit, quality or service improvement and change management. Other
Duties.This will include the following tasks: To undertake/participate in risk assessments. To show skills in prioritising conflicting tasks and escalating issues in an appropriate and timely manner that meets the Trust objectives to improve patient safety, patient experience, and clinical effectiveness To undertake duties elsewhere in the locality if required; this may involve the provision of clinical pharmacy duties in other locations covered by the service. Undertake yearly appraisal with line manager and agree personal development plan and objectives.