Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that medicine reconciliations, on the assigned wards, are completed as soon as possible after admission. They will also be responsible for ensuring discharge prescriptions are dealt with quickly and efficiently, responding to medicines information queries and conducting audits
The rotational pharmacist will rotate through each speciality every 12 months.
To prescribe if appropriate for patients within the job holder's level of competence.
Main duties of the job
To provide, deliver and develop the clinical pharmacy service accordance with agreed objectives
To co-ordinate the day to day activities in the assigned area
To act as a role model for clinical pharmacy practice and to provide training for medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
To prescribe as appropriate for patients (including discharge prescriptions) within the job holder's level of competence
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
1. Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
2. NHS pension scheme membership
3. Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
4. NHS Staff discounts
5. Cycle to work scheme
6. Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
7. Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Lead Pharmacist with issues relating to pharmaceutical care within the Business Group
To give advice on complex Medicines Information queries to prescribers, patients and carers and other healthcare personnel
Advising medical and nursing staff on the actions, properties and the safe cost effective use of medicines.
To co-ordinate and deliver the clinical pharmacy services to wards in accordance with agreed objectives
To be able to plan and organise own and others workload
To be able to prioritise and meet set deadlines particularly when under pressure.
To act as tutor for the pre-registration trainees when they are working on the ward
To manage technicians and band 6 pharmacists when working on the wards
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
8. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £ This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
9. Current registration with the GPhC in the UK
10. Completion of Foundation Pharmacist (Pre-Registration) training
Desirable
11. Working towards Post-Graduate Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
Knowledge
Essential
12. Good level of clinical knowledge
Experience
Essential
13. Experience of clinical pharmacy service in NHS hospital
Desirable
14. Experience of delivering training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
15. Demonstrates a good standard of verbal and written English
16. Able to work as part of a team or as an individual