Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, forward thinking clinical pharmacist with a passion for developing new ideas to join our well established surgical pharmacy team. The successful candidate will lead on delivering a patient focused service to general surgical patients with emphasis on supporting pre-assessment, bariatrics and elective surgery across the Trust. Key to this will be developing the role of the pharmacist prescriber, looking at innovative ways to improve medicines optimisation for our elective patient population.
The postholder will be an integral part of the Bariatric MDT, working alongside clinicians to lead on the provision of pharmacy support to the bariatric clinic thereby ensuring these patients are managed appropriately both pre- and post-operatively. There may also be opportunities to link with endocrinology to support medical weight management and medicines optimisation of this patient group.
This post is based at the North Tyneside site although there is an expectation that the postholder would work closely with colleagues at all sites to support both elective and emergency care across surgical specialities.
Main duties of the job
You will be a motivated individual who will assist in shaping the service and the clinical contribution we provide. Ideally you will hold an independent prescribing qualification or be willing to work towards.
Within your area of responsibility you will:
- Provide leadershipto bariatrics including input into the MDT and provision of both face-to-face and virtual clinics
- Provide prescribing and clinical support to the technician-led pharmacy pre-assessment service
- Provide medicines optimisation to elective patients
- Support the acute pain team in providing post-operative pain management
You will be required to possess good communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work effectively in busy environments both independent and within a team.
Work closely with Clinicians and Nursing colleagues to support and promote the safe and effective use of medicines as well as ensuring the cost effective use of resources. This will include attendance at relevant directorate forums.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead a team of staff delivering specialist clinical pharmacy services to an assigned area of responsibility either site based or Trust-wide e.g. designated wards such as Medical Admissions Unit, General Surgery, Diabetes, Cardiology etc.
Within assigned clinical specialty, to lead on matters pertaining to medicines management, to advise on medicines use (risk, clinical governance, research and development, formulary, expenditure) and to develop/audit relevant protocols and guidelines.
To ensure that there is compliance with medicines legislation particularly within own assigned area of responsibility and by assuming statutory professional responsibility whilst working in the dispensary.
To undertake risk management and clinical governance activities within own assigned areas of responsibility.
To assist in the provision of expert advice on pharmaceutical matters and that pertaining to medicines management (particularly within own area of responsibility). Medicines Management encompasses the selection, purchasing, delivery, prescribing, administration and review of medicine to optimise the contribution they make to produce informed and desired outcomes of patient care.
To manage, support and/or teach when appropriate, less experienced staff e.g. junior pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists (inc. acting as a pre registration manager/tutor if required), pharmacy students and other members of the healthcare team (e.g. junior doctors).
To participate in medical and other ward rounds as well as multi-disciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
To contribute to the running of Pharmacy by assuming responsibility for functional area(s) of the service e.g. pre-reg tutor/manager, out of hours service, roster management, medicines information, collation/reporting against clinical key performance indicators.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead a team of staff delivering specialist clinical pharmacy services to an assigned area of responsibility either site based or Trust-wide e.g. designated wards such as Medical Admissions Unit, General Surgery, Diabetes, Cardiology etc.
Within assigned clinical specialty, to lead on matters pertaining to medicines management, to advise on medicines use (risk, clinical governance, research and development, formulary, expenditure) and to develop/audit relevant protocols and guidelines.
To ensure that there is compliance with medicines legislation particularly within own assigned area of responsibility and by assuming statutory professional responsibility whilst working in the dispensary.
To undertake risk management and clinical governance activities within own assigned areas of responsibility.
To assist in the provision of expert advice on pharmaceutical matters and that pertaining to medicines management (particularly within own area of responsibility). Medicines Management encompasses the selection, purchasing, delivery, prescribing, administration and review of medicine to optimise the contribution they make to produce informed and desired outcomes of patient care.
To manage, support and/or teach when appropriate, less experienced staff e.g. junior pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists (inc. acting as a pre registration manager/tutor if required), pharmacy students and other members of the healthcare team (e.g. junior doctors).
To participate in medical and other ward rounds as well as multi-disciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
To contribute to the running of Pharmacy by assuming responsibility for functional area(s) of the service e.g. pre-reg tutor/manager, out of hours service, roster management, medicines information, collation/reporting against clinical key performance indicators.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st degree - Vocational masters degree in pharmacy (4 years)
- One year's pre-registration training
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate clinical qualification (over and above that of the 1st degree, preferably at Masters level) and/or significant relevant clinical experience to demonstrate a similar level of knowledge
- Independent prescribing qualification or commitment to achieving this on appointment
- Evidence of continuing professional development to at least meet the mandatory requirements of the GPhC
- IT skills to at least ECDL standard or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and/or other professional groups to facilitate continuing professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st degree - Vocational masters degree in pharmacy (4 years)
- One year's pre-registration training
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate clinical qualification (over and above that of the 1st degree, preferably at Masters level) and/or significant relevant clinical experience to demonstrate a similar level of knowledge
- Independent prescribing qualification or commitment to achieving this on appointment
- Evidence of continuing professional development to at least meet the mandatory requirements of the GPhC
- IT skills to at least ECDL standard or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and/or other professional groups to facilitate continuing professional development
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).
