Rotational Pharmacist - Band 6/7 | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; St Helier; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St Helier is seeking an experienced Band 7 Senior Clinical Pharmacist to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services. The role involves managerial responsibilities, developing treatment guidelines, and working collaboratively with various healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong pharmacy background and excellent patient care skills. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Training schemes supporting career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical pharmacy setting.
• Ability to work across various departments and sites.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the pharmaceutical service to ensure efficiency.
• Develop and maintain treatment guidelines.
• Monitor and improve pharmacy services.

Skills

Managerial skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of pharmacy practices

Education

Registered Pharmacist Qualification

Job description

Overview

Epsom & St Helier Staff Bank are looking for an experienced Band 7 Bank Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Rotational to join their team. This role is required to provide a coordinated pharmaceutical service which is broad-based, cost effective and efficient. You would also promote safe, legal, rational and economic use of medicines and all allied products to all clients. In addition, you would be the Senior Pharmacist for each 6 month rotation, liaising with the Principal Pharmacist for that area or with the senior pharmacy management team. For more details on responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description.

Responsibilities

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

Additional Information

• At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, we value respect and place it at the heart of our work, with behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork to provide great patient care.
• OUR MISSION: TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY.
• We offer opportunities to develop professionally, with staff benefits and training schemes that support career progression.
• The post holder is expected 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 service needs.
• Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
• Ensure confidentiality at all times, releasing confidential information only to those acting in an official capacity.
• Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.
• Ensure medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.
• Have responsibility for health, safety and welfare for self and others and comply with Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.
• Promote Equal Opportunities and comply with the requirements of relevant legislation and Trust policies.
• Attend training courses and meetings as necessary for efficient performance of duties.
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintain own CPD portfolio.
• Participate in the Trust's appraisal system.
• Comply with the Data Protection Act and the Trust's No Smoking Policy.
• Comply with Duty of Candour principles.