University Hospital Ayr & University Hospital Crosshouse
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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacist Dispensing Services based at University Hospital Crosshouse & Ayr.
Please note this vacancy is offered on a secondment/fixed term basis for 1 year.
What you will do:
The post-holder will lead, deliver, develop, manage and evaluate the operational and clinical aspects of dispensing to all health care areas on Acute Hospital Sites ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards. You will fulfil the role of the Responsible Pharmacist in dispensing services to ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with relevant legislation and standards. You will provide expert advice in all pharmaceutical matters specific to dispensing services, relating to the care of individual patients and will be given the opportunity to contribute to the wider development and improvement of pharmaceutical services to patients. You will be accountable for the safe and cost-effective use of medicines within the areas of practice. You will be supported to undertake a clinical commitment in accordance with the needs of the service.
The successful candidate will be part of the Acute Services Senior Team and will work alongside both Technical and Clinical senior staff in decision making relating to all aspects of the pharmacy service. You will be required to participate in departmental rotas as outlined in the contract associated with this post. In future, in accordance with AfC Terms and Conditions, you may be required to work over 7 days and/or an extended working day.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Qualifications:
Master of Pharmacy Degree or Equivalent
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Post-Registration Foundation Programme for Pharmacists (or demonstrable evidence of clinical knowledge equivalent to that level)
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or RPS Core Advanced Curriculum (or demonstrable evidence of clinical knowledge equivalent to that level, or currently working towards this qualification)
Practice certificate in pharmacist independent prescribing (or currently working towards this qualification)
Experience:
Relevant clinical pharmacy experience at a senior level
Evidence of experience in service provision and development and an ability to examine current practice and develop and implement innovative solutions for improvement
Knowledge:
Expert level of clinical pharmacy knowledge skills, clinical reasoning and judgement
Advanced level of knowledge regarding medicines, medicines legislation and practice
Advanced arithmetic skills
Expert knowledge and understanding of standards and guidelines
Advanced interpersonal and influencing skills
Advanced communication skills
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm and weekends in accordance with departmental rotas.
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.