Responsibilities
* Assist in the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to a designated speciality on a rotational basis, according to the direction of the Education and Training Lead Pharmacist and the Clinical Services Manager.
* Routine monitoring of prescriptions for legality, legibility, safety and appropriateness in accordance with the Medicines Act and the Trust's Medicines Policy, which may involve concentration, frequent interruptions and may involve dose calculations.
* Support in the development of the annual Pharmacy Business Plan.
* Participate in practice research and clinical audit projects.
* Participate in mandatory training in line with Trust and Departmental requirements.
* Provide in-service training for pharmacy staff, including updating staff on processes and procedures for medicines optimisation.
* Train student technicians and trainee pharmacists.
* Contribute to the Pharmacy education programme including presenting to the clinical pharmacy team.
* Educate and train medical, nursing and other healthcare staff.
Qualifications
* Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy.
* Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or successfully completed first year).
* Completion of the Independent Prescribing Course or on track to complete within 1 year.
* Pre-registration training and experience.
* Demonstrable team working.
* Demonstrable commitment to CPD.
* Basic clinical knowledge in a range of topics.
* Post qualification experience in a relevant role practicing as a pharmacist.
* Current and relevant clinical knowledge in area of speciality.
* Demonstrable experience in training of other healthcare professionals.
* Ability to work on initiative and as part of the team.
* Able to work independently and compute information from various sources quickly.
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
* Accept responsibility for area of pharmacy practice.
* Analyse information relating to individual patient medication.
* Recognise own limitations and boundaries and need to consult with senior colleagues.
* Good time management skills.
* Computer literate.
* Basic problem-solving abilities.
* Numeracy and literacy.
* Analyses complex information relating to patients medication.
* Negotiation and influencing skills.
* Acts professionally.
* Self-motivated.
* Reliable and flexible.
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to work effectively in different locations.
* Ability to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to details.
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