Overview
Epsom & St Helier Staff Bank are looking for an experienced Band 7 Bank Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Rotational to join their team. This role provides a co-ordinated pharmaceutical service that is broad-based, cost effective and efficient. You would promote safe, legal, rational and economic use of medicines and all allied products to all its clients. You would be the Senior Pharmacist for each 6 month rotation, liaising with the Principal pharmacist for that area or with the senior pharmacy management team.
In addition to the details below, please refer to the Job Description for more information on responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
* Further develop managerial skills and expertise by working to objectives agreed with rotation leads and the Deputy Chief Pharmacist.
* Liaise closely with lead pharmacists for each rotation to contribute to the maintenance and development of evidence-based treatment guidelines/shared care protocols/PGDs, where appropriate, for the division and contribute to Pharmacy/Trust policies as required.
* Work in liaison with pharmacy leads for each area to ensure changes to practice meet required standards and are applied Trust-wide.
* Deputise for rotation leads, as necessary.
* Monitor the service to the rotational area, working with pharmacy leads to initiate improvements or changes as required.
* Report and investigate errors, complaints and incidents in line with Trust and departmental procedure.
* Undertake risk assessments and manage and report risk as required.
* Produce rotas for dispensary, ward cover and locking up.
* Dispense/check prescriptions for patients using the Pharmacy and Trust Computer Systems in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
* Participate in the ward/clinical pharmacy service to monitor prescriptions on wards.
Working for our organisation
* We value respect and place it at the heart of our behaviours: kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork, enabling great patient care and making ESTH a great place to work.
* OUR MISSION: TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY.
* Boasting staff benefits and dedicated training schemes; joining us can help advance your career and transform patient care.
* We offer staff benefits, including the London high cost area supplement; locations are accessible between the city and Epsom countryside.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and accepted standards of practice.
* Work in other areas and on other sites in the Trust to cover for service needs.
* Undertake other duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
* Ensure confidentiality at all times and release information only to those acting in an official capacity.
* Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.
* Ensure medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.
* Health, safety and welfare for self and others; comply with Health and Safety regulations including COSHH.
* Promote Equal Opportunities and comply with legislation and Trust policies.
* Attend required training and meetings for efficient performance.
* Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintain own CPD portfolio.
* Participate in the Trust's appraisal system.
* Comply with the Data Protection Act and No Smoking Policy.
* Comply with Duty of Candour principles.
This job description reflects the current position and may change with service development.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION
* Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council
* Pharmacy degree MPharm; Pre-registration training
* Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
* Post-registration UK hospital experience; evidence of excellent clinical knowledge and skills; experience of providing services to a broad variety of patients; Medicines Information experience
SKILLS / ABILITIES
* Good organisational skills for self and others; excellent time management; strong communication (verbal and written); ability to work under pressure, prioritise, motivate, problem-solve, negotiate and manage change; good presentation and teaching abilities; teamwork and role modelling in clinical and dispensary practice
GENERAL
* Professional enthusiasm; high standards; reliable work record; commitment to CPD; able to work flexibly; live within reasonable distance for on-call; have own transport; participate in late duty, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas to provide a 7 day service
Our mission: to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.
We offer opportunities and benefits across our hospitals in Surrey; join us to contribute to high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information and job reference: Job ref 343-6083608-DNM-AHP; Closing date 31/12/2025 23:59.
Job metadata
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Health Care Provider
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