Lead Pharmacist - Acute Medicine
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
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Job summary
The post holder is responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services to Acute Medicine, across Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (CHS). The post holder will provide expert clinical pharmacy advice to all staff and patients associated within Acute Medicine, which will be their main area of clinical practice. They will act as a team leader and role model in the Acute Medicine pharmacy field and undertake clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and teaching of nursing and medical staff.
The post holder will provide a high quality clinical pharmacy service which meets the needs of patients and healthcare professionals within and associated with the Trust. They will develop and implement medicine management systems concerned with Acute Medical services throughout CHS, and will act as the main point of contact between the directorate (IAC) and Pharmacy.
The post holder will also lead on an exciting project to implement and develop our new pharmacy ED service
Main duties of the job
Leads the Acute medicine team
Provides expert pharmaceutical advice (e.g. choice of therapy, supportive therapy, safe prescribing, suitable methods of administration and formulation of drugs) to doctors, nurses and pharmacists to ensure that patients receive high quality pharmaceutical care as inpatients and at the time of discharge to ensure safe efficient and cost-effective use of medicines.
To work as non-medical Independent Prescriber (if qualified) within scope of clinical knowledge and competence, in an agreed clinical area(s) / patient groups to support safe prescribing and administration of medicines. This could include writing discharge prescriptions, correcting medication at interfaces care (admission and discharge) or initiating and monitoring treatment. The post holder will prescribe in line with their agreed scope of practice and Trust policies.
Leads and manages the day-to-day delivery of, and supports the development of, clinical pharmacy services to Acute Medicine, in accordance with the priorities agreed between the post holder, the Associate Chief Pharmacist - Clinical Services and relevant managers and senior staff within Acute Medicine, in order to ensure safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of medicines.
Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates clinical governance initiatives in relation to clinical pharmacy services to patients within Acute Medicine, to minimise risk to patients, and promote the safe and appropriate use of medicines.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for
Date posted
20 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£56,388 to £62,785 a year per annum incl HCAS Outer
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
199-NN-6139638-ACS
Job locations
Pharmacy Department, Croydon Health Services
London Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
Employer details
Employer name
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Pharmacy Department, Croydon Health Services
London Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
Employer's website
https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)
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