Job summary
- To deliver a comprehensive medicines optimisation service to Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for their care, in line with Trust policies, procedures and standards
- To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to practice competently as a foundation pharmacist under the Diploma in General Pharmacy PracticeTo deliver a safe, and effective dispensing and supply service to St Charles Hospital when required, as per rota.
- To deputise for other pharmacists in their absence.
- To work with Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians (MOPT) in the delivery of medicines reconciliation and discharge counselling.
This is a developmental role, and the postholder is expected to successfully complete the in-house Band 6 to 7 progression programme, which is typically completed within two years. Until the in-house Band 6 to 7 programme is successfully completed, the postholder will remain at Band 6. The postholder should also have commenced a postgraduate diploma programme before progressing to the Band 7 role.
Main duties of the job
To provide a final accuracy check on prescriptions dispensed by pharmacy staff.
To ensure that work is undertakenin accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
To provide counselling to outpatients on their prescribed medication.
To participatein the labelling, dispensing, checking and other processes involved with clinical trials medicine at St Charles Hospital in accordance with the standard operating procedures following a period of suitable training and accreditation.
To participate in on call, late duty, weekend and bank holiday duties as per departmental rota
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacist to join our friendly, forward thinking pharmacy team in the Hillingdon. The position is based at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, Mental Health Pharmacy Dept, Riverside centre, Uxbridge.
As a Band 6 Pharmacist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services to our patients with the support to progress into a Band 7 post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities.
Operational Tasks
- To provide a final accuracy check on prescriptions dispensed by pharmacy staff.
- To ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities.
Operational Tasks
- To provide a final accuracy check on prescriptions dispensed by pharmacy staff.
- To ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy (4 years or equivalent) + One-year pre-registration training relevant to Hospital pharmacy Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- A post graduate certificate in mental health or general clinical pharmacy or equivalent or willing to working towards one
Desirable
- Working towards higher Degree/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Working towards membership of the faculty of the RPSGB
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate medicine related information to patients, carers and clinical staff
- Previous evaluated experience of mentorship and training skills
- To have undertaken clinical audit, training and education
- Recent significant and relevant experience in a Hospital Pharmacy.
Desirable
- Experience in providing a clinical pharmacy service to mental health wards
- Staff management experience
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the clinical governance agenda
- Clinical and critical appraisal skills
- Communicates with medical, nursing, and other MDT & pharmacy staff in clear precise and appropriate manner.
Desirable
- Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines or protocols.
- Knowledge of SystmOne
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- The ability and willingness to deputise for senior staff while recognising limitations of experience and ability
- Demonstrate ability to organise self in order to ensure efficient use of time.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy (4 years or equivalent) + One-year pre-registration training relevant to Hospital pharmacy Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- A post graduate certificate in mental health or general clinical pharmacy or equivalent or willing to working towards one
Desirable
- Working towards higher Degree/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Working towards membership of the faculty of the RPSGB
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate medicine related information to patients, carers and clinical staff
- Previous evaluated experience of mentorship and training skills
- To have undertaken clinical audit, training and education
- Recent significant and relevant experience in a Hospital Pharmacy.
Desirable
- Experience in providing a clinical pharmacy service to mental health wards
- Staff management experience
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the clinical governance agenda
- Clinical and critical appraisal skills
- Communicates with medical, nursing, and other MDT & pharmacy staff in clear precise and appropriate manner.
Desirable
- Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines or protocols.
- Knowledge of SystmOne
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- The ability and willingness to deputise for senior staff while recognising limitations of experience and ability
- Demonstrate ability to organise self in order to ensure efficient use of time.
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).
