Glasgow Royal Infirmary
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced clinical pharmacist with excellent communication skills to join the surgical and critical care team at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. You will be part of our team helping to lead and develop patient focused clinical services to a variety of surgical specialties which include both regional and national centres for Intestinal Failure, Burns, Plastics and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary diseases.
You will work in our surgical wards and will have regular rotations within our critical care unit attending daily ward rounds and working closely with the MDT as well as participating in GGC wide perioperative clinics. You will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team participating in team meetings, research and quality improvement. You will support the development of our technical staff and foundation pharmacists and trainees.
You will act as a source of information and prescribing support providing information on all aspects of drug use including patient safety and contributing to strategic plans for modernising pharmacy services. Opportunities to advance your clinical practice in line with the Advanced Practice Curriculum are encouraged.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
1. Location based in Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI). This is a busy teaching hospital situated in the North of Glasgow and has an excellent team of friendly pharmacy staff committed to advanced practice for both pharmacists and technicians.
2. Full-time position (37 hours per week)
3. Permanent Role
4. Shift pattern are Monday to Friday, from 08:30am to 16:45pm with one day finish at 16:15 with participation in weekend, public holiday and on call
shifts
Key responsibilities:
5. Participate in Medicines Use Review/Evaluation projects, research and clinical audit as part of the multidisciplinary audit process
6. Contribute to the management of any risks associated with the use and administration of medicines. Identify and manage issues, escalating to medical and/or senior pharmacy staff when required
7. Carry out responsibilities in a way which at all times is consistent with statutory and legal obligations including health and safety legislation, COSHH, the Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors 2002 etc and the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britains Code of Ethics.
8. Act to ensure the security and appropriate storage of medicines is maintained at both ward and department level (including security of keys and maintenance of alarm systems)
9. Ensure safe working procedures are maintained and followed
10. Maintain a broad understanding of pharmacy including dispensing, distribution and safe preparation of intravenous medicines
11. Monitor safe and secure handling of medicines at ward, clinic and departmental level
12. Participate in monitoring requests for new items in relation to drug formularies, guidelines, Drug and Therapeutic Committee decisions, Scottish Medicines Consortium guidance and other pharmacy related strategies
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
You should have a Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You should have completed or are currently undertaking the NES Foundation Level Training or equivalent. You should have or be working towards a prescribing qualification.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
13. A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
14. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
15. Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
16. Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
17. Enhanced pay for working public holidays
18. NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
19. Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?