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

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

Job summary

A health services provider in Watford is looking for an experienced pharmacist to support the Lead Pharmacist for Virtual Wards. This role includes delivering a high-quality Medicines Optimisation Service and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community services. Candidates should have a pharmacy degree and experience in patient care, ensuring safe and cost-effective use of medications.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality Medicines Optimisation Service.
• Ability to conduct medication reviews and clinical screenings.
• Strong collaboration skills with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pharmacy services for virtual wards.
• Assist with policies for medicines management in virtual care.
• Provide pharmacological input in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Clinical advice

Therapeutic drug monitoring

Antimicrobial stewardship

Education

Pharmacy degree

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 prioritised 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 specialised 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.

Application Information

To apply for this position, please refer to the full job description and person specification provided by NHS Jobs. The application deadline is 16 June 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to play a crucial role in the development and delivery of virtual healthcare services.