Job summary
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (ROH NHS FT) is the largest provider of elective orthopaedic surgery in the UK and provides routine and specialist orthopaedic services. It is also the leading specialist centre for bone and soft tissue cancers and provides a regional spinal service.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the senior pharmacy team at ROH NHS FT. The post holder will support the Deputy and Chief Pharmacists in providing a high quality and clinically robust service to wards and theatres, with a focus on clinical governance and patient safety. The post holder will have an opportunity to be a part of a dynamic senior Pharmacy Team.
The pharmacy service has undergone a major service transformation with the relocation of the department to a newly refurbished space including a brand new Omnicell robot, Trustwide EPMA and automation across all inpatient wards. This is a great time to join a forward-thinking senior pharmacy management team and make a difference in shaping the service for the future. We are expanding the team and are looking for soemone who wants to drive improvements through robust audits/ service evaluation, representation at various Trust forums to drive the service forward. We also want soemone to offer mentoring and line management to a growing number of Foundation pharmacists and clincial pharmacists.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will help develop the pharmacy service in line with the aspirations of the Pharmacy Department, the Division and the Trust.
As a highly specialist clinical pharmacist the post holder will be responsible for:
- Developing, co-ordinating and participating in (in conjunction with key other staff in the Trust), the annual programme of relevant clinical audits to achieve evidence for, Medicines Management standards for the Care Quality Commission or ensure any ensure quality and safety targets are met and ongoing assurance of safety can be provided.
- To support the Medication Safety Officer and Medication Safety Lead Pharmacist in addressing the safety agenda in relation to the handling of medicines across the Trust and hence minimising risk to patients
- Line management and providing educational support to band 6/7 pharmacists. There may also be scope to becoming a DPP or Designated Supervisor
- Contribution to all aspects of clinical governance within their specialties including: clinical risk, clinical audit, and education and teaching.
- Liaise closely with the Division 1 medicines safety pharmacist, AMS lead pharmacist and Lead pharmacist for Education and Teraching to provide cross cover as needed.
The postholder will be involved in supporting multiple projects/workstreams such as:
- Annual Audit Program including AMS
- Pre-op assessment and day case surgery projects
- Preparing for CQC inspections/ engagement
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
To find more about our staff benefits, please visit our website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be the lead pharmacist for providing medicines management and clinical advice to Division 2 (Division 2 includes theatres, HDU, the Admissions Unit and support services
- To support the Chief and Deputy Chief pharmacists in the development and implementation of the Trusts Medicines Management policies, systems and processes.
- To lead on service development and auditing for Division 2 and providing support to the wider Trust initiatives regarding medicines management as well as to Division 1 medicines management colleagues.
- To act as the Lead pharmacist for the pharmacy department for Clinical Governance , deputising for the Chief/Deputy Chief pharmacist as required
- To provide leadership and supervision and mentoring to Foundation Pharmacists and Band 6/7 Clinical Pharmacists
- to act as a line maanager and provide leadership to the Clinical Pharmacists (Band 6/7)
- Undertaking research, audits and development activities in Medicines Optimisation, Prescribing and Pharmacy practice, to help ensure continual progression of services and ensure that Nationally agreed targets are reached.
- Being a member of the Medicines Safety Group (In the absence of the Divisional lead Pharmacists /Medicines Safety Pharmacist). This will involve reviewing all medicine related incidents in Division 1 and 2 , looking at trends, following up incidents and developing strategies to reduce the incidence in the future. This will also involve reviewing and acting on any National Guidance issued.
See JD attached for for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be the lead pharmacist for providing medicines management and clinical advice to Division 2 (Division 2 includes theatres, HDU, the Admissions Unit and support services
- To support the Chief and Deputy Chief pharmacists in the development and implementation of the Trusts Medicines Management policies, systems and processes.
- To lead on service development and auditing for Division 2 and providing support to the wider Trust initiatives regarding medicines management as well as to Division 1 medicines management colleagues.
- To act as the Lead pharmacist for the pharmacy department for Clinical Governance , deputising for the Chief/Deputy Chief pharmacist as required
- To provide leadership and supervision and mentoring to Foundation Pharmacists and Band 6/7 Clinical Pharmacists
- to act as a line maanager and provide leadership to the Clinical Pharmacists (Band 6/7)
- Undertaking research, audits and development activities in Medicines Optimisation, Prescribing and Pharmacy practice, to help ensure continual progression of services and ensure that Nationally agreed targets are reached.
- Being a member of the Medicines Safety Group (In the absence of the Divisional lead Pharmacists /Medicines Safety Pharmacist). This will involve reviewing all medicine related incidents in Division 1 and 2 , looking at trends, following up incidents and developing strategies to reduce the incidence in the future. This will also involve reviewing and acting on any National Guidance issued.
See JD attached for for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the GPHC
- Successfully completed the PG Pharmacy Clinical Diploma or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescribing Qualification (Or working towards)
Experience
Desirable
- Significant experience working in an acute NHS Trust
- Background in governance/medicines safety/audit
- Experience in medicine management and medicines optimisation within an acute NHS Trust
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience and knowledge gained in a range of specialities
- Experience in multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Demonstrate competence at a senior clinical level
- leadership /line management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the GPHC
- Successfully completed the PG Pharmacy Clinical Diploma or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescribing Qualification (Or working towards)
Experience
Desirable
- Significant experience working in an acute NHS Trust
- Background in governance/medicines safety/audit
- Experience in medicine management and medicines optimisation within an acute NHS Trust
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience and knowledge gained in a range of specialities
- Experience in multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Demonstrate competence at a senior clinical level
- leadership /line management experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
