Band 7 Senior Clinical Rotational Pharmacist

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 in accordance with priorities agreed by the lead pharmacist for the specialist area and the clinical site lead pharmacist. The post holder at the Royal Free hospital will cover a variety of areas of pharmacy including Patient Services, Clinical Services/E+T, Surgery, ITU, Medicine and paediatrics/neonates 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, to ensure the safe, clinically and cost efficient use of medicines
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care
• To participate in drug usage reviews, audits and cost efficiency programmes
• To line manage and support more junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the team
• To participate in ongoing education and training

The post-holder must always 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 assist 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.
• Expected to participate in the out of hours, weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department. Outside of working hours the on call pharmacist is solely responsible for providing a pharmacy service to the hospital.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

Person Specification Education & Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• M Pharm or equivalent
• Commenced Postgraduate at Certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
• Non Medical Prescriber
• Postgraduate Qualification at certificate level in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalence

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work methodically whilst under pressure
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all disciplines, colleagues and patients
• Ability to deal sympathetically and courteously with patients and/or members of the general public
• Ability to work as part of a team or alone/unsupervised as required
• Ability to prioritise own work and manage the work with other junior staff
• Effective organisation and prioritisation skills in workplace
• Implements finding of clinical and practice based research.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacy
• Broad based clinical experience
• Evidence of clinical audit / practice research.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical knowledge and application
• Experience in the training and development of junior staff
• Experience of managing others.

Personal Qualities

• Able to participate in out of hours service
• Interest in development of others
• Interest in expanding knowledge and self development

Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values

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.

£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive HCAS pro rata