Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a new role within the department to lead on our dermatology services. Post holder will also work closely with the adult team to ensure dermatology services across the ICB are efficient and have correct access to medicines.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible as advanced specialist for providing clinical pharmacy services to paediatric patients under the care of the dermatology team and for developing pharmaceutical services for this patient group both in the hospital and in the wider ICB
* To supervise and support Clinical Pharmacists providing pharmaceutical care to paediatric patients and provide training for pre-registration students and other staff.
* To provide training to medical and nursing staff on medicine related issues
* Take part in the specialist ward rounds
* Provide advice to clinical teams on the management of patients admitted to Alder Hey
To be responsible as advanced specialist for providing clinical pharmacy services to paediatric patients under the care of the dermatology team and for developing pharmaceutical services for this patient group both in the hospital and in the wider ICB
* Advise on drug therapy and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and ward rounds
* Facilitate implementation of local and national drug therapy guidelines
* Provide advice on drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, drug administration and formulation
* Document clinical information in patient notes when appropriate
* Provide clinical advice on multidisciplinary ward rounds or team meetings
* Identify and report adverse reactions to the prescriber and via the Yellow Card Scheme when necessary
* Provide advice on drug administration and formulation
* Provide expert paediatric pharmaceutical information and advice to medical, nursing and other staff within the Trust, including areas with little information requiring experienced clinical judgement
* Work in accordance with the Code of Ethics, Medicines Act and local policies & procedures, applying specialist professional judgement where required
* Be responsible for the development of relevant drug related policies or guidelines
* Provide expert advice when submitting new drug requests to the Medicines Management and Optimisation Committee (MMOC) or Clinical Development and Evaluation Committee (CDEG)
* Review prescribing trends and advise on cost effective use of drugs within medical speciality teams
* Develop pharmacist prescribing within the service
* Provide support around commissioning processes and implementation of Blueteq for relevant specialist medicines
* Write relevant clinical guidelines for the dermatology team
ADVANCED PHARMACIST PRACTITIONER duties included within role (following successful training and accreditation)
* Run clinics in dermatology service under supervision of consultant
* Assessment, examination and formulation of management plan
* Follow-up and ongoing care of inpatients/outpatients referred to medical specialities team
* Independent prescribing
* Referral to other colleagues/departments
* Administration of medicines (excluding IV medicines) within competency
R & D RESPONSIBILITIES
* To participate in relevant research projects and clinical trials.
* To undertake clinical audit or practice research projects
* To supervise undergraduate, pre-registration or diploma student projects if required
EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
* To perform regular ward based training and assessment of clinical pharmacists using local or nationally recognized competency frameworks
* To provide training in safe and effective use of medicines for nursing and medical staff
* To tutor junior pharmacists undertaking a post-graduate diploma or pre-registration students.
* To participate in Continuing Professional Development as per national guidance from the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* To provide education for parents and patients on safe use of medicines when required.
* To provide support and guidance to pharmacy technicians working on inpatient wards
COMMUNICATION
* To contribute specialized clinical advice at multidisciplinary team meetings or consultant ward rounds
* To communicate complex drug related information to patients and carers on the safe and effective use of their medicines.
* To ensure effective liaison with GPs and community pharmacists to promote seamless patient discharge in relation to their pharmaceutical care needs.
* To attend and contribute to relevant meetings within the service.
* To develop effective communication about medicine related issues with the Divisional lead nurses and ward managers regarding medicines in use by specialty teams
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
* To work in accordance with procedures to ensure that medicine supply is safe, efficient and in accordance with current legislation and local guidelines.
* To ensure that any medicine related risks are identified and propose methods of minimizing error within the service
GENERAL
* To participate in the on call rota if required. This will include provision of paediatric medicines advice to all areas of the Trust if required and dispensing of medicines. It could also include providing clinical advice to other hospitals if required and responding to drug alerts.
* To participate in flexible working hours between the hours of 8am & 6pm.
* To provide clinical pharmacy services to critical care or the dispensary at weekends
Person specification
Education and training
* MPharm
* GPhC Registration
* RPS membership
Experience
* Substantial post graduate clinical experience
Skills
* Ability to communicate complex written and verbal information
* Demonstrated ability to assess risk
* Ability to negotiate positive outcomes
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage own work and that of others
* Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Financial awareness of drug charges
* Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work flexible hours
* Full driving license
We reserve the right to close vacancies without notice when we have received a sufficient number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will contact you using this regarding your application. All candidates will be notified via email whether or not they have been shortlisted.
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to creating a well-managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development. We actively promote equality and diversity and operate a Zero Tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.
Should you require any assistance during the application stages please contact recruiting manager of vacancy or the recruitment team at [emailprotected] or call 0151 282 4599
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Andrew Lilley Job title Associate Chief Pharmacist - Clinical Services Email address [emailprotected] Additional information
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