Job summary
RRP payment payable*, along with flexible working (including 4-day week!) and a generous relocation package.
*This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia totalling £5,000 (which is payable in instalments over of 2 year period) plus for those moving into the area a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility criteria).
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced and committed Clinical Pharmacists to join our Clinical Pharmacy team. You will work alongside the Advanced Pharmacists for Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Older Persons/Frailty, and Renal Services, the Medicine Management Technicians and the wider Pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to provide medicines management for in and out-patients.
Clinical pharmacy services to Medicine include a service to the Acute Medical Admissions unit, Acute Hospital at Home and a Medical Day Unit. Surgery covers a broad range of specialties and both emergency and elective procedures. Renal services provide care to patients from across Dorset and South Somerset and include the Acute Renal Admission Ward. The on-site regional dialysis unit also oversees care of patients on home peritoneal dialysis.
Main duties of the job
You will be a highly valued member of the Pharmacy and specialist teams and committed to delivering outstanding medicines management.
Key personal qualities will be dedication, enthusiasm, a good team approach and the ability to work accurately under pressure in a very busy environment. Good communication skills and a flexible approach are essential.
We take your personal development seriously. Training and development opportunities are fully supported to enable all staff to achieve their potential.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff. Applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share will be considered. Please talk to us about the opportunities available.
About us
The hospital is a friendly working environment within walking distance of Dorchester's historic centre. Dorchester has a vibrant social scene including the new Brewery Square development, shops, restaurants, cinemas, festivals and local farmers markets. Direct trains link London (2.5hrs), Weymouth (10mins) and the South West including Bristol and Bath. The Jurassic Coastline, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the National Sailing Academy are only eight miles away.
There is the possibility that accommodation can be provided on site, and arelocation package is available for the successful candidate should eligibility criteria be met in line with the Trust's Relocation policy.
Interviews - COVID-19 Pandemic adjustments
In line with government advice on social distancing, interviews are being conducted via Microsoft Teams rather than face to face.
Work at Dorset County Hospital during the COVID Pandemic
The Trust and Trust Executive have undertaken a whole systems overview to ensure the safety of patients and staff during the current COVID-19 Pandemic. As part of this each department, including pharmacy, has undertaken a risk assessment to ensure a COVID secure work environment.
Pharmacy - a COVID-19 secure department
Within pharmacy risk assessment processes have been completed. A number of measures were introduced to protect staff. Risk assessments have been undertaken for male and BAME staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post includes rostered weekend and bank holiday working, a weekly late duty and participation in the pharmacy on-call service.
Key activities of the post holders will include
- Management and review of in-patients requiring acute care across medicine, surgery and renal services
- Development and review of guidelines to improve patient management and transfer of care between care providers
- Drug expenditure analysis, financial reporting and support to the multidisciplinary team to complete individual funding requests, patient group directions and formulary applications
- In renal services, provision of clinical support to the Homecare team including prescription initiation and review
- Contributing towards the Cost Improvement Programme Management and review of in and out-patient medication
- Operational support to the dispensary service
- Induction and training of doctors, nurses, technicians and pre-registration trainees
- Supporting the induction, training and development of rotational pharmacists within the Foundation Training Programme
- Review of incident reports and DATIX to improve processes and practice to ensure safer medicines use
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post includes rostered weekend and bank holiday working, a weekly late duty and participation in the pharmacy on-call service.
Key activities of the post holders will include
- Management and review of in-patients requiring acute care across medicine, surgery and renal services
- Development and review of guidelines to improve patient management and transfer of care between care providers
- Drug expenditure analysis, financial reporting and support to the multidisciplinary team to complete individual funding requests, patient group directions and formulary applications
- In renal services, provision of clinical support to the Homecare team including prescription initiation and review
- Contributing towards the Cost Improvement Programme Management and review of in and out-patient medication
- Operational support to the dispensary service
- Induction and training of doctors, nurses, technicians and pre-registration trainees
- Supporting the induction, training and development of rotational pharmacists within the Foundation Training Programme
- Review of incident reports and DATIX to improve processes and practice to ensure safer medicines use
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
- Pharmacist having current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Demonstrates the ability to deliver a clincial pharmacy service
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent evidence (2 for Certificate)
Desirable
- Qualified as an independent non medical prescriber
- A minimum of two years post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical pharmacy services
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient safety concerns
- Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice
- Experience in clinical audit and implementation of outcomes
- Maintains a portfolio of practice
Desirable
- Experience of delivering education and training within pharmacy
- Experience of electronic prescribing and medicines administration
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Adherence to legal standards and knowledge of medicines legislation
- Ability to organise own workload
- Demonstrates initiative
- Demonstrates the ability to manage identified risks
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients and hospital staff
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
- Pharmacist having current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Demonstrates the ability to deliver a clincial pharmacy service
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent evidence (2 for Certificate)
Desirable
- Qualified as an independent non medical prescriber
- A minimum of two years post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical pharmacy services
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient safety concerns
- Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice
- Experience in clinical audit and implementation of outcomes
- Maintains a portfolio of practice
Desirable
- Experience of delivering education and training within pharmacy
- Experience of electronic prescribing and medicines administration
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Adherence to legal standards and knowledge of medicines legislation
- Ability to organise own workload
- Demonstrates initiative
- Demonstrates the ability to manage identified risks
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients and hospital staff
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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).
