Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our clinical pharmacy team as our Advanced Pharmacist - lead for anticoagulation service and thrombosis.
You will be responsible for leadership of the anticoagulation service with direct responsibility for management of the anticoagulation team ( pharmacists, nurses and healthcare assistants) in addition to being the Trust lead pharmacist for thrombosis. The post holder will provide inreach and outreach services for patients ensuring continuity of care during hospital admissions.
Ideally having experience of anticoagulation and thrombosis treatments, management of staff and also service delivery.
In addition to excellent communication and leadership skills, you will have previous experience of working within a clinical environment. You will need to be confident collaborating with clinicians, managers, nurses and others to ensure that pharmaceutical care of patients is optimised. You will have the opportunity to work with both GPs and commissioners in ensuring a safe anti-coagulation service is delivered .
Main duties of the job
You will be registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have successfully completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or be able to demonstrate equivalent and transferrable experience. You will also be a registered non-medical prescriber.
Training and support will be given and a commitment to continuing professional development is essential.
The role will include participation in weekend working and may include on-call commitment .
Applicants should have knowledge of therapeutics and medicine use and experience of audit, risk management and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff.
This role is critical to providing a high quality clinical service to patients. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, have the ability to delegate effectively and to work as part of a team with a 'can do' positive attitude.
About us
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery.The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others
CHFT is a digitally advanced hospital trust - we use Cerner Millenium Electronic Patient record which includes electronic prescribing and administration. We have recently installed a pharmacy dispensing robot at our Calderdale site and are a trailblazing site with the introduction of electronic controlled drug registers (eCDR) which has lead to nomination for a HSJ award
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the Director of Pharmacy in setting the strategic direction of the Anticoagulant Service
- Manage the Anticoagulant service
- Continually review the quality and standards of the Anticoagulant service and implement changes.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and guidelines relating to anticoagulation and thrombosis.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations relating to anicoagulation and thrombosis management
- This model will include working over weekends and bank holidays
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the Director of Pharmacy in setting the strategic direction of the Anticoagulant Service
- Manage the Anticoagulant service
- Continually review the quality and standards of the Anticoagulant service and implement changes.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and guidelines relating to anticoagulation and thrombosis.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations relating to anicoagulation and thrombosis management
- This model will include working over weekends and bank holidays
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Pharm or equivalent degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)
- Non-medical prescriber
Desirable
- Working towards RPS or HEE advanced framework portfolio
- Management/Leadership training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice
- Experience managing staff
- Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience
- Computer literate
- Computer literate
- Management of drug budgets
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Planning and organisational skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Education & Training skills
Desirable
- Significant relevant and recent experience in Acute Medicine/ED
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Self- motivating and ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff
- Able to effect and manage change
- Demonstrate commitment to CPD
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Pharm or equivalent degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)
- Non-medical prescriber
Desirable
- Working towards RPS or HEE advanced framework portfolio
- Management/Leadership training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice
- Experience managing staff
- Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience
- Computer literate
- Computer literate
- Management of drug budgets
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Planning and organisational skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Education & Training skills
Desirable
- Significant relevant and recent experience in Acute Medicine/ED
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Self- motivating and ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff
- Able to effect and manage change
- Demonstrate commitment to CPD
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).
