Job summary
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest orthopaedic units in Europe providing a comprehensive range of surgical and non-surgical treatment. It is also a leading specialist centre for bone and soft tissue cancers and provides a regional spinal service.
The pharmacy service has undergone a major service transformation with the relocation of the department to a newly refurbished space including a brand new Omnicell robot, trust wide EPMA and automation across all inpatient wards.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team in driving forwardmedicines management and clinical pharmacy projects within the Trust. This will involve joining multi-disciplinary ward rounds, contributing to the development of new medicines management and clinical guidelines, and providing support to deliver on national and regional quality indicators.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with some evidence of post registration training and clinical experience. The ideal candidate will have good clinical skills and be keen to support innovative changes.The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality and clinically robust service to wards and other clinical areas, with a focus on achieving clinical excellence.
The position will also involve supporting the delivery of action plans relating to safety alerts and the teaching of Medicines Management to medical, nursing, pharmacy and other health care workers in the Trust by working with senior pharmacists. This role includes rostered on-calls and weekend cover.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
. To be a clinical pharmacist to provide high quality pharmaceutical care to patients and their carers in the Trust by undertaking ward rounds and attending MDTs for surgical patients
2. To work closely with medicines management technicians to ensure the delivery of an integrated pharmacy service across the hospital
3. To develop expertise in using the Trust EPMA system and helping other users to improve medication reconciliation, prescribing, administration and discharge planning
4. To demonstrate and utilise clinical pharmacy knowledge through personal development.
5. To work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent care to all patients through specialist and consultant ward rounds, clinics and MDT meetings
6. To act as a role model in the field of clinical pharmacy and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in-line with Trust objectives and values
7. Audit, monitor and develop medicines optimisation in line with pharmacy strategy aims and objectives
8. To work as an autonomous pharmacist within the appropriate clinical and professional guidelines in a managed environment ensuring that medicine use is safe and effective.
Please see attached Job description and Person specification for detailed description of duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
. To be a clinical pharmacist to provide high quality pharmaceutical care to patients and their carers in the Trust by undertaking ward rounds and attending MDTs for surgical patients
2. To work closely with medicines management technicians to ensure the delivery of an integrated pharmacy service across the hospital
3. To develop expertise in using the Trust EPMA system and helping other users to improve medication reconciliation, prescribing, administration and discharge planning
4. To demonstrate and utilise clinical pharmacy knowledge through personal development.
5. To work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent care to all patients through specialist and consultant ward rounds, clinics and MDT meetings
6. To act as a role model in the field of clinical pharmacy and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in-line with Trust objectives and values
7. Audit, monitor and develop medicines optimisation in line with pharmacy strategy aims and objectives
8. To work as an autonomous pharmacist within the appropriate clinical and professional guidelines in a managed environment ensuring that medicine use is safe and effective.
Please see attached Job description and Person specification for detailed description of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the GPHC
Desirable
- Successfully completed the PG Pharmacy Clinical Diploma or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescribing Qualification (Or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in an acute NHS Trust
Desirable
- Previous use of electronic patient record
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience and knowledge gained in a range of specialities
- Experience in multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the GPHC
Desirable
- Successfully completed the PG Pharmacy Clinical Diploma or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescribing Qualification (Or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in an acute NHS Trust
Desirable
- Previous use of electronic patient record
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience and knowledge gained in a range of specialities
- Experience in multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
