Job summary
This post supports the Lead Pharmacist for Surgery in the provision of a clinical pharmacy service in the perioperative setting The post holder provides advice to the surgical directorates and works on behalf of pharmacy to support perioperative management. The pharmacist works alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team, including consultants, junior doctors, advanced surgical practitioners and a range of specialist nurses, specialist pharmacists, junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide a robust clinical service.
Main duties of the job
Providing a core clinical pharmacy service to surgical wards and patients within the perioperative setting in line with the Trust's clinical pharmacy standards.
Ensuring high quality, patient centred, and cost effective pharmaceutical care is provided for the patients from pre-assessment to admission, during the inpatient stay and right through to the successful discharge from hospital. This includes the transfer of key information on to the patient's primary care providers when appropriate.
Actively providing medicines information and medication counselling to health care professionals, patients and/or carers, with an awareness of current trends and up to date research in the specialist area(s)
Working with multiprofessional teams to produce, and review, medication guidelines that promote rational, economical and evidence based prescribing; with appropriate monitoring practice to ensure policies and guidelines are adhered to.
Working with relevant staff to participate in required, and clinically appropriate, audits, research and risk management strategies.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMasters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- oRegistered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- oPost-Graduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent) OR working towards
Desirable
- oRegistered Independent Prescriber (or willing to train)
- oMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- oMember of UK clinical pharmacy association (UKCPA)
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience covering a range of specialties
- oExperience as a clinical pharmacist.
- oClinical supervision of junior staff
- oHave evidence demonstrating competencies that meet the RPS Post Registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum
Desirable
- oExperience of providing a clinical pharmacy service in a hospital environment
- oExperience of deputising for a more senior clinical pharmacist
- oRPS Core Advanced Curriculum (or equivalent).
- oClinical Research experience, or willingness to undertake
- oExperience of training staff using coaching or teaching methods
- oKnowledge of risk management principles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMasters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- oRegistered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- oPost-Graduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent) OR working towards
Desirable
- oRegistered Independent Prescriber (or willing to train)
- oMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- oMember of UK clinical pharmacy association (UKCPA)
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience covering a range of specialties
- oExperience as a clinical pharmacist.
- oClinical supervision of junior staff
- oHave evidence demonstrating competencies that meet the RPS Post Registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum
Desirable
- oExperience of providing a clinical pharmacy service in a hospital environment
- oExperience of deputising for a more senior clinical pharmacist
- oRPS Core Advanced Curriculum (or equivalent).
- oClinical Research experience, or willingness to undertake
- oExperience of training staff using coaching or teaching methods
- oKnowledge of risk management principles
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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