Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to work primarily in Melbury Lodge in Hampshire.
The post is fixed term for 12 months.
The post holder will work in conjunction with the clinical pharmacy leads and others in the team to deliver an efficient, high quality, professional and well-coordinated clinical pharmacy and dispensing support service that meets all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements.
The team is well established and professional, and provides support where required in order that each member of the team has the opportunity to work at their optimum level. Given that the role includes giving out advice on prescribing and medicines management to consultant teams, nursing and AHP personnel, the successful applicant will be an excellent communicator. When communicating with patients at ward/clinic level the post holder will be required to deploy an extra level of empathy and patience. The concentration levels required are high and the ability to maintain concentration amidst interruptions or when handling multiple tasks is imperative.
Main duties of the job
*Deliver highly specialist service to designated mental health wards, including attending relevant consultant ward rounds, MDTs and guiding doctors.
*Participate in and develop dispensary services to wards, clinics and community and mental health services.
*Provide co-ordinated medicines information to patients during their inpatient stay and as part of the discharge-planning process.
*Liaise with members of clinical team and external agencies as part of discharge planning and to undertake needs assessment for individual patients.
*Document clinical pharmacy contacts, interventions, and records such as drug histories and treatment plans on the trust electronic system.
*Ensure medicines related incidents are reported through the appropriate incident reporting systems and that any learning from incidents is shared and implemented.
*Assist the Senior Pharmacist(s) in planning and delivery of medicines education and training to practitioners.
*Participate in clinical audit through data collection, setting objectives, analysing results, and report writing to ensure guidelines are implemented.
*Support Lead Clinical Pharmacist in reviewing and monitoring medicines related incidents; provide support in reporting back trends to clinical teams.
*Help provide cover to other wards, advice and support if required.
*Act as second professional for patients requiring assessment under the Mental Health Act 1983 (post section 118).
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Act as a specialist pharmacist providing advanced level clinical pharmacy service to specified clinical specialities involving complex/high risk patient populations.
Utilise pharmaceutical expertise, working in partnership with patients, carers and healthcare professionals to minimise medicines-related harm and facilitating medicines optimisation.
Give specialist clinical pharmacy advice to the MH division
Participate in the pharmaceutical services to the MH division
Monitor drug usage and promote cost effective prescribing within the division.
Be responsible for the supply, storage and handling of medicines to the Mental Health units.
Report and investigate incidents and dispensing errors, liaising with the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Dispensary manager, Chief Pharmacist and those concerned and, where necessary, implement changes to practice or processes and/or provide additional training and support.
Education
Undertake training and mentoring of staff and other groups as prescribed.
Take responsibility for identifying own training and development needs, suggestions for improvements to the service and policy changes to the line manager.
Comply with Trust arrangements for continuing professional development.
Provide support to Senior Pharmacists in delivering Medicines Management support and training to other areas of the community services.
Participate in training and supervision of pre-registration pharmacists, medicines management technicians and induction of new staff.
People Management
Be responsible for cascading highly complex and sensitive information to staff using highly developed interpersonal skills to manage anxiety or hostility.
Be involved in the recruitment and induction process for staff as required.
Be responsible for oversight of staff allocated to implement and monitor agreed practice processes in line with other managers.
Administrative
To maintain up to date, accurate and complete patient records which reflect the work carried out by the post holder.
To maintain records of work carried out in this post to provide feedback for Commissioners and to support future development of the service.
To collect and collate audit data associated with monitoring outcomes.
To participate in the assessment of patient experience of the Medicines Management Service
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Act as a specialist pharmacist providing advanced level clinical pharmacy service to specified clinical specialities involving complex/high risk patient populations.
Utilise pharmaceutical expertise, working in partnership with patients, carers and healthcare professionals to minimise medicines-related harm and facilitating medicines optimisation.
Give specialist clinical pharmacy advice to the MH division
Participate in the pharmaceutical services to the MH division
Monitor drug usage and promote cost effective prescribing within the division.
Be responsible for the supply, storage and handling of medicines to the Mental Health units.
Report and investigate incidents and dispensing errors, liaising with the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Dispensary manager, Chief Pharmacist and those concerned and, where necessary, implement changes to practice or processes and/or provide additional training and support.
Education
Undertake training and mentoring of staff and other groups as prescribed.
Take responsibility for identifying own training and development needs, suggestions for improvements to the service and policy changes to the line manager.
Comply with Trust arrangements for continuing professional development.
Provide support to Senior Pharmacists in delivering Medicines Management support and training to other areas of the community services.
Participate in training and supervision of pre-registration pharmacists, medicines management technicians and induction of new staff.
People Management
Be responsible for cascading highly complex and sensitive information to staff using highly developed interpersonal skills to manage anxiety or hostility.
Be involved in the recruitment and induction process for staff as required.
Be responsible for oversight of staff allocated to implement and monitor agreed practice processes in line with other managers.
Administrative
To maintain up to date, accurate and complete patient records which reflect the work carried out by the post holder.
To maintain records of work carried out in this post to provide feedback for Commissioners and to support future development of the service.
To collect and collate audit data associated with monitoring outcomes.
To participate in the assessment of patient experience of the Medicines Management Service
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Masters Degree in Pharmacy plus pre-registration training
- *Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- *Postgraduate clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- *Post registration experience in hospital or community pharmacy
- *Experience of working in a constantly changing environment
- *Experience of ward based Clinical Pharmacy (Acute Mental Health Wards)
Desirable
- *Experience of working with Older Persons
- *Experience of Clinical Audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Masters Degree in Pharmacy plus pre-registration training
- *Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- *Postgraduate clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- *Post registration experience in hospital or community pharmacy
- *Experience of working in a constantly changing environment
- *Experience of ward based Clinical Pharmacy (Acute Mental Health Wards)
Desirable
- *Experience of working with Older Persons
- *Experience of Clinical Audit
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.
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.
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
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Melbury Lodge
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DG
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
