Rotational Pharmacist

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Partnership Trust invites applications for two rotational pharmacist positions across Exeter and Langdon inpatient wards. The postholders will work under supervision with clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and will be encouraged to pursue post-graduate qualifications, including independent prescribing, to develop within mental health, neurodiversity and learning disabilities.

The Trust emphasises inclusive recruitment and supportive professional networks.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with GPhC registration or equivalent.
• Experience providing clinical input to inpatient wards.
• Willingness to pursue post-graduate qualifications including independent prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Answer clinical queries and support ward-based pharmacists.
• Carry out medicines reconciliations and assess inpatient prescriptions.
• Attend MDT meetings, ward rounds and risk review meetings.
• Counsel patients, carers and relatives on complex medication regimes.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medicines reconciliation

Patient counselling

Ward rounds participation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Pharmacist degree (MPharm) or equivalent

Tools

Electronic prescribing system

Job description

We are pleased to offer TWO rare and exciting rotational pharmacist positions providing clinical pharmacist input to inpatient wards across Exeter and Langdon (Dawlish) localities., The postholder will have close clinical support via regular managerial and clinical supervision with their line manager, access to an array of friendly, experienced and supportive pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across the Trust as well as a variety of networks including a regular pharmacy peer group. The postholder will be encouraged and supported to complete relevant post-graduate qualifications (including independent prescribing if not already obtained) as they gain experience within their role. The Foundation Pharmacist Programme Framework will be utilised to support personal development in a structured way., Working closely with the Clinical Pharmacists, Senior Clinical Pharmacists, Clinical Pharmacy Technicians and Medicines Optimisation Technicians, the Rotational Pharmacist postholders will form an essential part of the clinical pharmacy service across Langdon and Exeter inpatient wards.

Piloting a new structure across both Exeter and Langdon inpatient wards, the postholder will oversee a number of wards and services, providing pharmacist support through answering clinical queries, carrying out medicines reconciliations, clinically assessing and screening an array of inpatient prescriptions, including short-term leave and discharge prescriptions on the Trusts electronic prescribing and administration system as well as liaising with supplying pharmacies.

Under the support of Clinical Pharmacists, the postholder will also have dedicated clinical time to attend targeted multi-disciplinary team meetings, including ward rounds and risk review meetings, speak to patients, carers and relatives to provide counselling on complex medication regimes and critical medicines such as antipsychotics, including high doses, clozapine and depots and mood stabilisers, including lithium and valproate.

The Rotational Pharmacist positions are aimed at dedicated and enthusiastic clinicians wanting to gain experience within mental health, neurodiversity and learning disabilities, with a view of developing into specialist mental health pharmacists.

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do