Band 8a – Advanced Pharmacist Virtual Wards, Pharmacy – Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Watford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Watford seeks a pharmacist to support specialized pharmacy services for Virtual Wards. The role includes collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve medication-related outcomes for high-risk patients. Candidates should have experience in pharmaceutical care and the ability to ensure safe and evidence-based use of medications. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality pharmacy services.
• Strong background in Medicines Optimisation Service.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality Medicines Optimisation Service.
• Participate in the development and implementation of medicines management policies.
• Support the multidisciplinary team and attend daily MDT meetings.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Clinical advice

Therapeutic drug monitoring

Antimicrobial stewardship

Job description

Job Details:

• Posting Date: 03 June 2024
• Salary: £52,963.00 to £59,360.00 per year
• Additional Salary Information: £52,963.00 – £59,360.00 a year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing Date: 16 June 2024
• Location: Watford, WD18 0HB
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: C9360-24-0400

Summary

This role supports the Lead Pharmacist for Virtual Wards in delivering a specialised pharmacy service across all Virtual Hospital (VH) pathways. Additionally, it involves collaborating with the Lead Pharmacist for Community Health Services – Hertfordshire to enhance community services and integrate VH pathways. The primary objective is to provide a high-quality Medicines Optimisation Service aimed at improving medication-related outcomes for high-risk and prioritized patients, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based use of medicines.

Key Responsibilities

Medicines Optimisation Service

• Deliver a high-quality Medicines Optimisation Service to enhance medication-related outcomes for high-risk patients.
• Ensure the safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based use of medications.
• Conduct pharmaceutical care for high-risk patients across all pathways, including Medicines Reconciliations, medication reviews, clinical screenings and interventions, counselling, providing clinical advice, therapeutic drug monitoring, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Support for Virtual Hospital Pathways

• Assist the Lead Pharmacist for Virtual Wards in providing specialized pharmacy services for all VH pathways.
• Participate in the development and implementation of medicines management policies and procedures for VH.
• Contribute to medicines optimisation projects within the VH framework.

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team and attend daily MDT meetings to provide pharmacological input.
• Support the wider virtual care initiatives, which may include the development and implementation of medicines management policies and procedures.

Cross-site Operational Support

• Work across sites between Watford General Hospital (WHTH) and Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) based on operational needs.