Foundation Pharmacist: A Gateway to Clinical Excellence

jobs pharmaguidelines; Torquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Torquay is seeking a Foundation Pharmacist to participate in a two-year rotation program designed to build clinical skills and professional development. Responsibilities include conducting prescription reviews, liaising with healthcare professionals, and leading quality improvement projects focused on patient care and medication safety. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary range of £35,392 to £42,618 per year.

Qualifications

• Must possess a registered Pharmacy degree.
• Strong understanding of clinical practices and medication management.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prescription reviews and provide advice.
• Engage in the Foundation Programme for skill development.
• Lead quality improvement projects related to medicines.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Pharmacy degree

Postgraduate clinical diploma (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Job Details

Posting Date: 15 May 2024

Salary: £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year

Hours: Full time

Closing Date: 26 June 2024

Location: Torquay, TQ2 7AA

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: C9388-24-0631

Summary

Embark on a dynamic career path as a Foundation Pharmacist with NHS Jobs. This role offers a comprehensive two-year rotation programme, cultivating a broad spectrum of clinical skills and professional attributes essential for a flourishing pharmacy career. Join us in Torquay and become an integral part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, dedicated to optimizing patient care and promoting medication safety.

Communication and Working Relationships

Foster effective working relationships with staff and patients across all rotation specialties.

Collaborate seamlessly within the multidisciplinary healthcare team, recognizing personal limitations and referring appropriately when necessary.

Liaise with various healthcare professionals, including medical and nursing staff, pharmacists, and allied healthcare professionals, to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Clinical Practice

Conduct prescription reviews and provide medicines-related advice to healthcare professionals and patients.

Perform medication reconciliation at admission and/or discharge, tailored to each rotation’s processes.

Offer medicines-related counseling to patients or their caregivers to enhance medication understanding and adherence.

Monitor and influence the prescribing practices of healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective medication use.

Training and Supervision

Actively engage in the Foundation Programme to attain defined skills and competencies.

Pursue continuing professional development, including postgraduate clinical diploma level study.

Supervise dispensary operations to ensure safe and effective prescription dispensing, clinical screening, and final checking.

Provide training and supervision for pre-registration pharmacy graduates and pharmacy students, serving as a role model in the field.

Management of Resources

Collaborate with pharmacy technicians and assistants to support discharge facilitation and the reuse of patients’ own medicines.

Adhere to local formulary and medicines-related guidance for cost-effective medication usage.

Organize and prioritize workload in alignment with rotation specialty requirements.

Quality Improvement and Audit

Lead quality improvement projects and audits focused on medicines optimization and prescribing.

Provide timely and accurate advice on evidence-based prescribing in accordance with local and national policies and guidance.

Policy and Service Development

Offer expert advice on prescribing issues and evidence-based prescribing in alignment with local and national policies.

Contribute to policy development and service enhancement initiatives to optimize patient care.

Apply now to join NHS Jobs as a Foundation Pharmacist and contribute to shaping the future of clinical pharmacy and patient care.