Job summary
To participate in the professional provision of Pharmacy Services to the
Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust and other organisations supported by the
pharmacy department, while also being involved in specified project or group
work.
Main duties of the job
As part of the role, you will be responsible for delivering a high standard of clinical pharmacy services, including prescription monitoring at ward level to ensure appropriate drug selection, treatment effectiveness, and the management of side effects. You will provide expert advice to prescribers and nurses, counsel patients on their medications, and ensure compliance with clinical care pathways, care bundles, and local guidelines. The role includes organising the timely supply of medicines, supporting formulary adherence, and participating in the medicine information service. You will also contribute to evidence-based pharmaceutical solutions by reviewing relevant literature and ensure all clinical activities are carried out in line.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in clinical pharmacy services by
screening prescriptions, counselling patients, advising healthcare
professionals, and contributing to safe, effective, and evidence-based
prescribing practices.
- To support
discharge planning and medication continuity by undertaking drug histories,
transcribing discharge medication, liaising with GPs and community pharmacists,
and facilitating early patient discharge through counselling and appropriate
supply.
- To contribute
to clinical governance and risk management through documentation of clinical
interventions, participation in adverse drug reporting, attendance at ward
rounds, and involvement in audit and therapeutic drug monitoring.
- To dispense,
distribute, and supervise the supply of medications, including controlled drugs
and clinical trial items, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and
ensure accuracy and timeliness in prescription handling.
- To manage the
use of pharmacy systems and automated dispensing technology, tracking
prescriptions and supporting the accurate supply and documentation of
medications across hospital wards and departments.
- To ensure
compliance with statutory and local medicines regulations, including controlled
drug checks, formulary control, and storage and administration protocols within
clinical areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in clinical pharmacy services by
screening prescriptions, counselling patients, advising healthcare
professionals, and contributing to safe, effective, and evidence-based
prescribing practices.
- To support
discharge planning and medication continuity by undertaking drug histories,
transcribing discharge medication, liaising with GPs and community pharmacists,
and facilitating early patient discharge through counselling and appropriate
supply.
- To contribute
to clinical governance and risk management through documentation of clinical
interventions, participation in adverse drug reporting, attendance at ward
rounds, and involvement in audit and therapeutic drug monitoring.
- To dispense,
distribute, and supervise the supply of medications, including controlled drugs
and clinical trial items, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and
ensure accuracy and timeliness in prescription handling.
- To manage the
use of pharmacy systems and automated dispensing technology, tracking
prescriptions and supporting the accurate supply and documentation of
medications across hospital wards and departments.
- To ensure
compliance with statutory and local medicines regulations, including controlled
drug checks, formulary control, and storage and administration protocols within
clinical areas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy
- GPhC Registration
- Experience in Hospital Pharmacy
- Experience of EPMA systems
- Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft office, patient information systems, and pharmacy dispensing/stock holding systems is required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy
- GPhC Registration
- Experience in Hospital Pharmacy
- Experience of EPMA systems
- Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft office, patient information systems, and pharmacy dispensing/stock holding systems is required
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).
