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. They will also provide clinical pharmacy cover, including
near-patient services, as required. In addition, the role involves supporting
designated directorate pharmacists and senior staff, with a requirement to
deputise in their absence.
Main duties of the job
As part of the role, you will deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy
services in line with standard operating procedures, with responsibilities
including prescription review, drug chart endorsement, and antimicrobial
stewardship. You will contribute to near-patient services by taking drug
histories, facilitating one-stop dispensing, and counselling patients on
discharge. Youll also collaborate with GPs and community pharmacists to ensure
continuity of care, assess patients for specialised needs, and maintain
accurate clinical documentation. Additionally, youll support medication safety
initiatives, participate in training and supervision, and contribute to
multidisciplinary collaboration across the Trust.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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To participate
in and support the delivery of advanced clinical pharmacy services, including
prescription validation for chemotherapy, HIV, TPN, and other high-cost drugs,
while ensuring safe and effective prescribing through clinical screening and
prescription monitoring, and being familiar with completing drug histories,
medicines reconciliation, and checking patients own drugs
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To contribute
to the creation, review, and implementation of prescribing guidelines, SOPs,
care pathways, and government-directed policies, including support for NICE
guidance and high-cost drug funding processes (CCG and NHS England).
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To work closely
with medical, nursing, and allied health teams by attending ward rounds and
directorate meetings, providing expert pharmaceutical advice, and offering
education to both staff and patients on medication use and safety.
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To ensure
formulary adherence, promote evidence-based prescribing, and play an active
role in medication safety through adverse drug reaction reporting, clinical
risk management, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
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To deliver
structured training and supervision for pre-registration pharmacists, pharmacy
technicians, ATOs, and junior staff, as well as provide educational support to
healthcare staff in designated clinical areas.
-
To oversee and participate in day-to-day
dispensary functions including dispensing, distribution, use of automated
systems, patient counselling, and compliance with regulations regarding the
handling and storage of pharmaceuticals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To participate
in and support the delivery of advanced clinical pharmacy services, including
prescription validation for chemotherapy, HIV, TPN, and other high-cost drugs,
while ensuring safe and effective prescribing through clinical screening and
prescription monitoring, and being familiar with completing drug histories,
medicines reconciliation, and checking patients own drugs
-
To contribute
to the creation, review, and implementation of prescribing guidelines, SOPs,
care pathways, and government-directed policies, including support for NICE
guidance and high-cost drug funding processes (CCG and NHS England).
-
To work closely
with medical, nursing, and allied health teams by attending ward rounds and
directorate meetings, providing expert pharmaceutical advice, and offering
education to both staff and patients on medication use and safety.
-
To ensure
formulary adherence, promote evidence-based prescribing, and play an active
role in medication safety through adverse drug reaction reporting, clinical
risk management, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
-
To deliver
structured training and supervision for pre-registration pharmacists, pharmacy
technicians, ATOs, and junior staff, as well as provide educational support to
healthcare staff in designated clinical areas.
-
To oversee and participate in day-to-day
dispensary functions including dispensing, distribution, use of automated
systems, patient counselling, and compliance with regulations regarding the
handling and storage of pharmaceuticals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy
- GPhC Registration
- Ability to successfully complete Diploma in general Pharmacy practice
- Experienced in ward-based roles within an acute NHS hospital
- Experienced in full NHS digital patient record systems and of electronic prescribing systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy
- GPhC Registration
- Ability to successfully complete Diploma in general Pharmacy practice
- Experienced in ward-based roles within an acute NHS hospital
- Experienced in full NHS digital patient record systems and of electronic prescribing systems
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).
