Job summary
The post-holder will work within the rheumatology department, assisting the already established specialist rheumatology pharmacy technicians, rheumatology pharmacists, consultants and nurses with the pharmaceutical management of their patients.
The rheumatology pharmacy team are based at Stepping Hill hospital and work closely with the rheumatology specialist nurses and consultants to provide care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work with the rheumatology pharmacy team, preparing outpatient prescriptions and ensuring effective safety monitoring, treatment efficacy scores and cost effectiveness. Training will be provided to enable their safe management of the medication advice line, liaising with patients, GPs and other healthcare professionals on medication and rheumatology queries within their expertise. The post-holder will assist in the management of the rheumatology pharmacy email account, addressing queries independently or directing issues to the appropriate team member. The post-holder will also be able to review blood test results and accuracy check prescriptions independently, following appropriate training and protocols. They will be an essential part of the rheumatology team and an important point of contact for homecare providers, the main hospital pharmacy department and primary care in relation to rheumatology medicines. The post-holder will often work independently, managing their own time and workload within the very busy rheumatology department.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) To aid the rheumatology pharmacists in providing safe, efficient and cost-effective clinical pharmacy services to rheumatology patients
2) To manage the generation of prescriptions for rheumatology medicines, with a particular focus upon homecare prescription management
3) To manage the rheumatology medication advice line and email accounts, assisting the team with queries as appropriate
4) To monitor the safe use of medicines, ensure appropriate pre- treatment checks are completed and on-going monitoring is arranged as followed as instructed by the clinicians
5) To utilise Blueteq to ensure on-going compliance with NICE and NHSE funding pathways
6) Provide general pharmaceutical related assistance to the rheumatology team within their area of expertise in accordance with the Rheumatology Pharmacy Team Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
7) Will directly contact patients to discuss issues with medication and independently answer queries, via telephone, email or face to face with inpatients and outpatients as required
8) To work with the team to complete audit research and development within the area of rheumatology specifically in the development of a enhance pharmacy service
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) To aid the rheumatology pharmacists in providing safe, efficient and cost-effective clinical pharmacy services to rheumatology patients
2) To manage the generation of prescriptions for rheumatology medicines, with a particular focus upon homecare prescription management
3) To manage the rheumatology medication advice line and email accounts, assisting the team with queries as appropriate
4) To monitor the safe use of medicines, ensure appropriate pre- treatment checks are completed and on-going monitoring is arranged as followed as instructed by the clinicians
5) To utilise Blueteq to ensure on-going compliance with NICE and NHSE funding pathways
6) Provide general pharmaceutical related assistance to the rheumatology team within their area of expertise in accordance with the Rheumatology Pharmacy Team Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
7) Will directly contact patients to discuss issues with medication and independently answer queries, via telephone, email or face to face with inpatients and outpatients as required
8) To work with the team to complete audit research and development within the area of rheumatology specifically in the development of a enhance pharmacy service
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Experience working within clinical speciality
Desirable
Registration
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medications used in rheumatology
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post registrational experience
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Experience working within clinical speciality
Desirable
Registration
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medications used in rheumatology
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post registrational 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).
