Job summary
Due
to changes within the team an exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably
qualified clinical pharmacist to join our dynamic Surgical Pharmacy team,
leading the clinical pharmacy service within Peri-Operative Anticoagulant
Bridging Services and Acute Surgery.
Our
diverse team is forward thinking and proactive in the provision of Clinical
Pharmacy services and provides you with the opportunity to gain knowledge of a
broad range of specialties alongside your lead pharmacist role. These
opportunities include our Pharmacist-led anticoagulant bridging service and
dosing clinics.
The
way in which our team works supports close working with specialty teams and
ward round attendance to make a difference to patient care through MDT working.
Pharmacy
Services at LTHT is nationally recognised as an exemplar service. The CSU responsibilities span the provision
and use of medicines across all patient pathways. Our vision is Making it easy for people to
get the most from their medicines and we are continually innovating to improve
our services for patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
As
lead Pharmacist for Anticoagulant Bridging Services and Acute Surgery you
will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team providing care to
significant numbers of patients under the care of our specialist surgical
teams.
Our
specialist surgical pharmacists and technicians are integral to the safe and
effective use of medicines. You will lead on significant developments and
innovative strategies to improve the medicines service available to all our
patients and other users. You will also provide regular input to the
governance structure through provision of medicines management updates and
financial reporting, with opportunities to inform and support service
improvement through these forums.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK.
Employing over 18,000 staff we offer a range of both general and specialist
hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an
international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and
academic training. Our Clinical Pharmacy Teams cover a wide variety of medical
& surgical specialities from Paediatrics to Elderly Medicine.
Our
vision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This is
underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we are,
what we believe and how we work together to deliver the best outcomes for our
patients.
To
learn more about this opportunity please contact: Emily Butt - current
postholder (emily.butt1@nhs.net 0113 2064503) or Stephen Ashmore, Clinical
Pharmacy Team Leader (stephen.ashmore@nhs.net, 0113 2064300)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
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Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To
lead, deliver, develop and evaluate highly specialised clinical pharmacy
services to Acute General Surgery & Peri-Operative Anticoagulant Bridging
Services.
JOB
DIMENSIONS
Leads the highly specialised
clinical pharmacy service to patients and the multidisciplinary team within a
given clinical speciality. Ensures medicines are used appropriately, safely,
and cost-effectively in accordance with Trust policy, standard operating
procedures and medicine legislation. The post holder is expected to determine
how the outcomes are best achieved in specific circumstances.
Manage other pharmacists providing
specialised clinical pharmacy service within own clinical speciality
depending on size of area.
Works directly and regularly with
consultants, senior nursing staff and managers within the clinical
speciality. Monitors and interprets
expenditure on medicines within own clinical speciality. Provides the
Directorate with regular reports to assist in the safe use of medicines, the
management of the drug budget and clinical governance issues. The report also
includes risk management such as the recording of significant clinical
interventions and near misses.
Supervise, along with other members
of their multidisciplinary team, the development and implementation of
treatment protocols, and guidelines for use of drugs within the clinical
area.
Responsible for training
pharmacists, and other health care professionals, on aspects of drug use
within the clinical area.
Provides minimum of at least one 4
hour session of service cover in the dispensary or aseptic dispensary each
week. Participates in evening, weekend and bank holiday rota and where
appropriate, out of hours services.
To act as the Responsible
Pharmacist in line with local procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To
lead, deliver, develop and evaluate highly specialised clinical pharmacy
services to Acute General Surgery & Peri-Operative Anticoagulant Bridging
Services.
JOB
DIMENSIONS
Leads the highly specialised
clinical pharmacy service to patients and the multidisciplinary team within a
given clinical speciality. Ensures medicines are used appropriately, safely,
and cost-effectively in accordance with Trust policy, standard operating
procedures and medicine legislation. The post holder is expected to determine
how the outcomes are best achieved in specific circumstances.
Manage other pharmacists providing
specialised clinical pharmacy service within own clinical speciality
depending on size of area.
Works directly and regularly with
consultants, senior nursing staff and managers within the clinical
speciality. Monitors and interprets
expenditure on medicines within own clinical speciality. Provides the
Directorate with regular reports to assist in the safe use of medicines, the
management of the drug budget and clinical governance issues. The report also
includes risk management such as the recording of significant clinical
interventions and near misses.
Supervise, along with other members
of their multidisciplinary team, the development and implementation of
treatment protocols, and guidelines for use of drugs within the clinical
area.
Responsible for training
pharmacists, and other health care professionals, on aspects of drug use
within the clinical area.
Provides minimum of at least one 4
hour session of service cover in the dispensary or aseptic dispensary each
week. Participates in evening, weekend and bank holiday rota and where
appropriate, out of hours services.
To act as the Responsible
Pharmacist in line with local procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters qualification in Pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent qualification plus one year pre-registration experience
- Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualification.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Provision of clinical pharmacy services to surgical specialties
Desirable
- Lateral thinker and good problem solver
- Exceptional communication skills written, verbal, and listening
- Highly developed influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to plan effectively both own workload and that of specialist team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters qualification in Pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent qualification plus one year pre-registration experience
- Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualification.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Provision of clinical pharmacy services to surgical specialties
Desirable
- Lateral thinker and good problem solver
- Exceptional communication skills written, verbal, and listening
- Highly developed influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to plan effectively both own workload and that of specialist team
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
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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).
