This role is open to all internal staff including those registered on our bank. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking Foundation Pharmacist to join our team of skilled Clinical Pharmacists and Technicians to provide high quality medicines optimisation for the Trust.
You will provide a clinical pharmacy service to a group of wards under the supervision of a Senior Clinical Pharmacist participating in various rotations through the ward specialities. During your rotations, you will be supported by the practice supervisor to develop your skills and knowledge in a multitude of areas. We support the development of our staff through our Education and Training Department.
Main duties of the job: If you are ready to develop your knowledge in hospital pharmacy then we can support you. You will work alongside the multidisciplinary team on matters relating to the safe, economic, effective and evidence based use of medications. With support from our Medicines Management Technicians you will ensure that patients and carers understand how to take their medicines on discharge including counselling and liaising with primary care colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
Rotations include training in the Medicines Information service, developing skills in handling enquiries on a range of topics from a variety of enquirers. Whilst on the ward Pharmacists are expected to implement the Trust Medicines Formulary and guide medical staff on adherence to Trust guidelines. All staff are expected to support and promote adherence to antimicrobial guidelines and safe and appropriate prescribing within the trust.
About Us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
Person Specification
Essential:
* MPharm degree or equivalent qualification
* Registered as a Pharmacist with the GPhC
* Awareness of current practice and policy affecting pharmacy practice in the NHS & understanding the NHS structure
* IT literacy
* Baseline clinical pharmacy knowledge
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary healthcare setting.
Desirable:
* Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy
* Roles and function of hospital pharmacy staff
* Knowledge of RPS standards for hospital pharmacy
* JAC computer skills
* Hospital Pharmacy Experience
* Datix user
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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