Job summary
A exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established, friendly and dynamic clinical pharmacy team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.
This post is for an experienced and adaptable Specialist Pharmacist to support the Emergency Department, working closely with the Lead Pharmacist and pharmacy technicians to deliver safe, effective and high quality care across front-door services.
Key responsibilities include undertaking medication reconciliation, optimising drug therapies, and providing clinical input to multidisciplinary teams. The postholder will deliver cost-effective, patient-centred clinical pharmacy service through efficient medication supply, prescription monitoring and safe prescribing practices. The role also involves providing expert pharmaceutical advice and support to Acute Medicines Services including Acute Medical wards, the Medical Assessment Unit, SDEC and Acute Frailty Unit.
The ideal candidate will hold an equivalent Pharmacy degree, have experience working in an acute setting, possess excellent clinical and problem-solving skills, and show a strong and clear commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
The role is offered on a full-time basis. You will be based at University Hospital Coventry, a PFI hospital which is situated just off the junction M6 and M69.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver a high-quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy service to the Emergency Department and other front-door areas.
- Undertake timely and accurate medicine reconciliation, optimise medicines use, and contribute to safe and effective prescribing practices.
- Provide evaluated drug information and evidences-based recommendations to medical and nursing staff.
- Contribute to the development and review of clinical guidelines, policies, patient group directives and shared-care protocols.
- Participate in and deliver education and training for pharmacy staff and wider multidisciplinary teams.
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement projects and practice research under the guidance of senior/ lead pharmacists.
- Monitor drug expenditure and advise on financial impact of prescribing decisions and service changes.
- Act as a role modal, providing training, supervision and support to pharmacists, technicians, and trainees within the specialty.
- Work closely with community healthcare teams (PCNs, community pharmacies, mental health teams) to support smooth transitions of care and continuity of medicines management.
- Lead on medicines management and optimisation initiatives within Emergency and Acute areas.
- Provide clinical pharmacy and prescribing services within other designated areas, if needed.
- Work flexibly across all of the Pharmacy departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods or absence.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work alongside lead/senior pharmacists and ED/ admissions ward-based pharmacy technicians to provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service across the Emergency Department and Admissions Services (e.g., ED majors/minors, resus, SDEC/MAU, Acute Medicine), including attendance at ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings as required.
- Act as the specialist pharmacy contact for emergency care, providing expert advice to nursing and medical staff on medicines-related decision making and supporting safe, effective prescribing and administration within ED following departmental and Trust policies and procedures.
- Provide expert advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals on medicines use in emergency care, including high risk medicines, complex co-morbidities and time-critical medicines.
- To work with the lead/ senior pharmacist(s) for the clinical areas to ensure effective medicine optimisation and management. This may include being responsible for audit work, guidelines/ policies development, attendance of meetings and education and training of pharmacy and ward staff. It will also involve ensuring the effective leadership and management of floor-based teams, including supervision of ward-based pharmacy technicians and deputising for the senior pharmacist as needed.
- Support risk management activities within ED/ Acute footprint, including incident learning, engaging in multidisciplinary work and the delivery of quality improvement programmes related to prescribing, supply, storage and administration of medicines.
- Provide supervision and management support to junior and rotational staff within the area, including mentoring, competency development, and contribution to appraisals as required.
- Provide cross cover for other specialist pharmacists within specialist rotations as well as the Acute and Emergency care footprint to ensure continuity of service and appropriate escalation.
- Support the training, development and supervision of pharmacy staff and learners within the service, acting as practice/ designated supervisors/mentor/assessor/Designated Prescribing Practitioner where appropriate and contributing to competency-based development.
- To undertake prescribing responsibilities as an independent prescriber in line with the Trusts Universal Scope of Practice for Pharmacist Independent Prescribing, Standard Operating Procedures, and Clinical Guidelines, or within a defined specialist prescribing scope formally approved through the Medicines Policy and Practice Committee, ensuring safe and effective prescribing practice at all times
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work alongside lead/senior pharmacists and ED/ admissions ward-based pharmacy technicians to provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service across the Emergency Department and Admissions Services (e.g., ED majors/minors, resus, SDEC/MAU, Acute Medicine), including attendance at ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings as required.
- Act as the specialist pharmacy contact for emergency care, providing expert advice to nursing and medical staff on medicines-related decision making and supporting safe, effective prescribing and administration within ED following departmental and Trust policies and procedures.
- Provide expert advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals on medicines use in emergency care, including high risk medicines, complex co-morbidities and time-critical medicines.
- To work with the lead/ senior pharmacist(s) for the clinical areas to ensure effective medicine optimisation and management. This may include being responsible for audit work, guidelines/ policies development, attendance of meetings and education and training of pharmacy and ward staff. It will also involve ensuring the effective leadership and management of floor-based teams, including supervision of ward-based pharmacy technicians and deputising for the senior pharmacist as needed.
- Support risk management activities within ED/ Acute footprint, including incident learning, engaging in multidisciplinary work and the delivery of quality improvement programmes related to prescribing, supply, storage and administration of medicines.
- Provide supervision and management support to junior and rotational staff within the area, including mentoring, competency development, and contribution to appraisals as required.
- Provide cross cover for other specialist pharmacists within specialist rotations as well as the Acute and Emergency care footprint to ensure continuity of service and appropriate escalation.
- Support the training, development and supervision of pharmacy staff and learners within the service, acting as practice/ designated supervisors/mentor/assessor/Designated Prescribing Practitioner where appropriate and contributing to competency-based development.
- To undertake prescribing responsibilities as an independent prescriber in line with the Trusts Universal Scope of Practice for Pharmacist Independent Prescribing, Standard Operating Procedures, and Clinical Guidelines, or within a defined specialist prescribing scope formally approved through the Medicines Policy and Practice Committee, ensuring safe and effective prescribing practice at all times
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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
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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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
