Job summary
This role is located in a British Overseas Territory, therefore UK legislation such as the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Equality Act (2010), or similar, may not apply.
- The post holder must have hospital pharmacy experience within the oncology/haematology setting.
- They will provide specialist clinical cancer services and undertake final release of manufactured chemotherapy and immunotherapy products.
- They will also carry out a range of duties covering clinical and dispensary services.
- Participation in the Pharmacist on-call roster will be required and is remunerated separately.
Main duties of the job
- To provide patient centred Clinical Pharmacy Services (as well as Pharmacy Technician services) to all GHA wards and departments covered by the pharmacy, including Ocean Views Hospital in accordance with hospital policy.
- To regularly attend Clinical Rounds in conjunction with Nursing and Medical staff.
- Provide advice, information and support to prescribers as to the appropriate use and choice of medicines. Where possible this should be done at the time of prescribing (e.g. on Clinical Rounds).
- Carry out clinical validation of prescribed medicines, medicines reconciliation, patient counselling and optimisation of patients drug therapy.
- Provide pro-active medicines information to patients, medical staff and nursing staff to ensure the safe and cost-effective use of all medicinal products.
- Clinically screen prescriptions at ward level to ensure the safe and appropriate use of medicines and compliance with any local policies or legal requirements, ensuring adherence to the formulary.
- Promote the safe and secure handling of medicines policy and ensure staff adhere to it.
- Monitor patients for signs of adverse reactions to any administered drugs, and to encourage the appropriate recording of such occurrences.
- Provide advice and information to nursing staff and other staff on aspects of drug administration and use.
- Ensure that patients are aware and competent in the use of medicines that they may have to self-administer after discharge from hospital.
About us
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, easily reached in just over 2 hours (flying time) from London, Bristol or Manchester airports.
Gibraltar has a rich history, shaped by its position as a gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It is a thriving modern city with a mix of British and Mediterranean influences. English is the official language, but Spanish is also widely spoken.
The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) is the public healthcare provider for the people of Gibraltar offering physical and mental health services. The GHA aims to provide high quality, accessible healthcare for all residents, and it operates a range of services from primary care to more specialised treatments.
The GHAs responsibilities include: services through clinics, outpatient services, and hospital care. Managing emergency medical services and accident and emergency (A&E) services. Conducting health campaigns and initiatives aimed at disease prevention and health promotion. Offering mental health care and community-based health services.
Services are mainly provided from St. Bernards Hospital. The hospital also collaborates with international medical institutions for specialised treatment and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure that medical staff are made aware of any patient who is unable/unlikely to be able to manage their medicine in safety. Appropriate alternatives should be suggested where necessary.
- Assist with the development of Patients Own Drugs Schemes and the development of self-medication schemes in line with hospital policy.
- Provide patient counselling and education to improve concordance with medicines.
- To develop and maintain stock lists of medications, IV fluids, dressings and miscellaneous products for all wards and ensure appropriate levels of stock are kept (in date) and that these are stored correctly.
- To perform controlled drug checks to ensure proper recording and balancing of records.
- To report any inconsistencies or errors found during the controlled drug check to the appropriate line manager.
- Emphasise the importance of clinical governance, attend meetings when necessary, fill incidents via the Datix reporting system where appropriate.
- Ensure where possible the therapeutic drug level monitoring of vancomycin and gentamicin and any other drugs with a narrow therapeutic window.
- Follow up the results with prescribers.
- Undertake limited training for chemotherapy cover (release checks only) as set out in the internal leave policy.
- To provide pharmaceutical advice for the dispensing of inpatient and outpatient prescriptions when working in the Dispensary.
- To participate in any pharmacovigilance activities such as drug recalls.
- To screen outpatient/inpatient and discharge prescriptions prior to dispensing.
- Attend monthly Infection Control Committee meetings and undertake any work which these may generate.
- Act as an antimicrobial steward ensuring adherence to GHA Antibiotic Guidelines and encouraging IVOST where appropriate.
- Develop and update protocols / formularies / guidelines and policies for the GHA, as necessary.
- Ensure as closely as possible the continuity of drug treatment for sponsored patients returning from Spain on Spanish drug regimes.
- Participate when necessary in clinical audits.
- Participate when relevant in Senior Nursing Professional Development Forum.
- Work when necessary with the Practice Development Nurse.
- To dispense drugs, as prescribed, to all GHA clinical areas. Sort and return to shelves, or discard where necessary, any returned medicines from the wards or outpatients.
- To participate in the Pharmacy on-call rota.
- To assist with the training of pharmacy staff, nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- To work flexibly, responding to the needs of the department, in order to meet service requirements.
- To provide cover across all aspects of the Pharmacy service, including Pharmacy Stores, as and when required.
- To participate in and demonstrate a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.
- Participate in the department training programme.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities, as requested by GHA Management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure that medical staff are made aware of any patient who is unable/unlikely to be able to manage their medicine in safety. Appropriate alternatives should be suggested where necessary.
- Assist with the development of Patients Own Drugs Schemes and the development of self-medication schemes in line with hospital policy.
- Provide patient counselling and education to improve concordance with medicines.
- To develop and maintain stock lists of medications, IV fluids, dressings and miscellaneous products for all wards and ensure appropriate levels of stock are kept (in date) and that these are stored correctly.
- To perform controlled drug checks to ensure proper recording and balancing of records.
- To report any inconsistencies or errors found during the controlled drug check to the appropriate line manager.
- Emphasise the importance of clinical governance, attend meetings when necessary, fill incidents via the Datix reporting system where appropriate.
- Ensure where possible the therapeutic drug level monitoring of vancomycin and gentamicin and any other drugs with a narrow therapeutic window.
- Follow up the results with prescribers.
- Undertake limited training for chemotherapy cover (release checks only) as set out in the internal leave policy.
- To provide pharmaceutical advice for the dispensing of inpatient and outpatient prescriptions when working in the Dispensary.
- To participate in any pharmacovigilance activities such as drug recalls.
- To screen outpatient/inpatient and discharge prescriptions prior to dispensing.
- Attend monthly Infection Control Committee meetings and undertake any work which these may generate.
- Act as an antimicrobial steward ensuring adherence to GHA Antibiotic Guidelines and encouraging IVOST where appropriate.
- Develop and update protocols / formularies / guidelines and policies for the GHA, as necessary.
- Ensure as closely as possible the continuity of drug treatment for sponsored patients returning from Spain on Spanish drug regimes.
- Participate when necessary in clinical audits.
- Participate when relevant in Senior Nursing Professional Development Forum.
- Work when necessary with the Practice Development Nurse.
- To dispense drugs, as prescribed, to all GHA clinical areas. Sort and return to shelves, or discard where necessary, any returned medicines from the wards or outpatients.
- To participate in the Pharmacy on-call rota.
- To assist with the training of pharmacy staff, nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- To work flexibly, responding to the needs of the department, in order to meet service requirements.
- To provide cover across all aspects of the Pharmacy service, including Pharmacy Stores, as and when required.
- To participate in and demonstrate a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.
- Participate in the department training programme.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities, as requested by GHA Management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Clinical Diploma
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) or the Gibraltar Medical Registration Board
Experience
Essential
- The post holder must have hospital pharmacy experience within the oncology/haematology setting
- They will provide specialist clinical cancer services and undertake final release of manufactured chemotherapy and immunotherapy products
- They will also carry out a range of duties covering clinical and dispensary services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Clinical Diploma
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) or the Gibraltar Medical Registration Board
Experience
Essential
- The post holder must have hospital pharmacy experience within the oncology/haematology setting
- They will provide specialist clinical cancer services and undertake final release of manufactured chemotherapy and immunotherapy products
- They will also carry out a range of duties covering clinical and dispensary services
