Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated individual to join our clinical pharmacy team as our Advanced Pharmacist - Anaesthetics and Critical Care. You will work alongside our current postholder to provide a clinical pharmacy service to our intensive care units in line with National guidance. Therefore significant recent and relevant experience of providing a clinical pharmacy service to intensive care is expected.
You will also be responsible for providing directorate support to theatres, pain management team and anaesthetic activities, you may also be involved in regional level activity within Critical Care Network Forum
You will be strongly encouraged to come up with innovative ideas to improve the clinical service alongside increased medicines efficiency savings.
You will require excellent communication and leadership skills, and be comfortable collaborating with clinicians, managers, nurses and others to ensure that pharmaceutical care critically ill patients with a range of clinical conditions is safe and optimised. You will also be involved in training and teaching junior members of the pharmacy team alongside the wider MDT.
Line management experience would be beneficial, as you will be involved in the sickness management, appraisal and general line management responsibilities of our team of rotational band 7 staff.
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 on-call duties and participation in weekend working.
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 Head of Clinical Pharmacy Services in setting the strategic direction for the Clinical Pharmacy Service
Contribute to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate
Implement Trust policies in relation to the Clinical Pharmacy Service
Continually review the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Clinical Pharmacy Service and makes recommendations for improvement to the Deputy Clinical Director of Pharmacy
Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Clinical Pharmacy Service and medicines management
Assists Directorates and specialties in controlling drug expenditure
Ensure the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the Clinical Pharmacy services
Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
- Participates in weekend, public holiday, out of hours and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
For further details please see Job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the Head of Clinical Pharmacy Services in setting the strategic direction for the Clinical Pharmacy Service
Contribute to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate
Implement Trust policies in relation to the Clinical Pharmacy Service
Continually review the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Clinical Pharmacy Service and makes recommendations for improvement to the Deputy Clinical Director of Pharmacy
Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Clinical Pharmacy Service and medicines management
Assists Directorates and specialties in controlling drug expenditure
Ensure the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the Clinical Pharmacy services
Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
- Participates in weekend, public holiday, out of hours and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
For further details please see Job description
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- MPharm 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)
- 1 year pre-registration training
- Pharmacist prescriber
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice
- Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience.
- Computer literate
- Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
- Management of drug budgets
- Planning and organisational skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrate commitment to CPD
- Education & Training skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience managing staff
- Significant relevant and recent experience of covering ITU
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
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- MPharm 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)
- 1 year pre-registration training
- Pharmacist prescriber
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice
- Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience.
- Computer literate
- Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
- Management of drug budgets
- Planning and organisational skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrate commitment to CPD
- Education & Training skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience managing staff
- Significant relevant and recent experience of covering ITU
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
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).
