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Main area
Carolina Cro
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Bank
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Bank)
Job ref
343-6083608-CC-ALL
Employer
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Epsom & St Helier Hospitals - Trustwide
Town
Epsom & Carshalton
Salary
£29.12 - £46.60 Basic 29.12, Unsocial 37.86 & BH/Sun 46.60
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
01/05/2024 23:59

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Bank Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Rotational

Band 7

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

 

Job overview

Epsom & St Helier Staff Bank are looking for an experienced Band 7 Bank Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Rotational  to join their team. This role would be required to provide a co-ordinated pharmaceutical service, which is broad-based, cost effective and efficient. You would also be required to promote safe, legal, rational and economic use of medicines and all allied products to all its clients.

In addition to the above you would need to 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 below please refer to the JD for more details on responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

  1. To further develop managerial skills and expertise by working to objectives agreed with the rotation leads and the Deputy Chief Pharmacist.
  1. To liaise closely with the lead pharmacists for each rotation to contribute to the maintenance and development of evidence based treatment guidelines/shared care protocols/patient group directions (PGDs), where appropriate, for the division and contribute to Pharmacy / Trust policies as required.
  2. To work in liaison with the pharmacy leads for each area to ensure changes to practice meet required standards and are applied Trust-wide.
  3. To deputise for the rotation leads, as necessary.
  4. To monitor the service to the rotational area, working with the pharmacy leads for that area to initiate improvements or changes as required.
  1. To report and investigate errors, complaints and incidents in line with Trust and departmental procedure.
  2. To undertake risk assessments and manage and report risk as required.
  3. To produce rotas for dispensary, ward cover and locking up.
  4. To undertake dispensing/checking of prescriptions for patients using the Pharmacy and Trust Computer Systems and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
  5. To participate in the ward/clinical pharmacy service to wards to monitor prescriptions.

Further Responsibilities are listed in the JD attached

Working for our organisation

 

    • "At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
    • OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
    • Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
    • Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder is required to:

  • Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice.
  • Work in other areas and on other sites in the Trust to cover for service needs.
  • Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
  • Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
  • Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.
  • Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.
  • Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare for self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.
  • Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trust’s policies.
  • Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holder’s duties.
  • Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), maintaining own CPD portfolio.
  • Participate in the Trust’s appraisal system.
  • Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
  • Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy.
  • Comply with Duty of Candour principles

This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent service development.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION

Essential criteria
  • Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Pharmacy degree – MPharm Pre-registration training
  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent. Management training

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Post registration UK hospital experience Demonstrate evidence of excellent clinical knowledge and skills Experience of providing services to a broad variety of patients Medicines Information
Desirable criteria
  • Staff management Staff appraisal/ assessment

SKILLS / ABILITIES

Essential criteria
  • Good organisational skills-self and others. Good time management Excellent communication skills-verbal and written Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work Ability to motivate self and others Problem solving skills Good negotiation skills Ability to implement and manage change. Excellent interpersonal skills Good presentation skills Proven teaching ability Appreciation of audit methods Team player Ability to be a role model for clinical and dispensary pharmacy practice.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of CMM, electronic prescribing and dispensing systems. Delivery of pharmaceutical care to a defined speciality Previous experience in delivering education and training Rota management

GENERAL

Essential criteria
  • Professional Enthusiastic Sets high standards Acts as an excellent ambassador for pharmacy Reliable work record Commitment to CPD Work flexible hours Live within reasonable distance from hospital for on-call Own transport Participate in late duty, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas to provide a 7 day service
Desirable criteria
  • Current issues relevant to the rotations Demonstrate initiative Ability to implement and manage change Ability to plan and develop Customer care Good IT skills Project/practice research

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardTrust IDNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingNational Preceptorship Quality Mark

Applicant requirements

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.

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Name
Carolina Cro
Job title
Recruitment
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02082964086
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