Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Pharmacist Ambulatory Care

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Job summary

This is a unique opportunity to join the ambulatory care services at Oxford University Hospitals. You will be part of the pharmacy team providing care to patients seen through same day emergency care and under our ambulatory outreach team which encompasses CovidCare@Home and the Covid Medicines Delivery Unit, Hospital@Home and Complex Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (COPAT).

Main duties of the job

This is an additional post to the team and although experience in ambulatory care is desirable it is not essential. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work in a wide multidisciplinary team, demonstrate sound clinical knowledge in acute medical conditions, and have experience in managing medication related issues. The appointed pharmacist will be supported in developing from experienced consultants, advanced nurse practitioners and pharmacists. This post will provide many opportunities for personal and professional development, both clinically and managerially.

About us

The successful candidate will share Oxford University Hospital's vision and should preferably have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent) or be working towards completing it.

Details

Date posted

11 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

321-MRC-5468480-B7

Job locations

John Radcliffe

Oxford

OX3 9QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide a clinical pharmacy service to the ambulatory clinical areas including ambulatory assessment unit (AAU), Rowan ambulatory unit (RAU) and the ambulatory outreach team (AOT) which encompasses CovidCare@Home, Hospital@Home and Complex OutpatientAntimicrobial Therapy (COPAT).2. To support the development, implementation and management of home administered antibody therapies for treatment of Covid-19.3. To be a medicines expert within ambulatory services, providing support on medicine safe storage, patients medication and treatment choices and monitoring, and medicine related developments within the team. To support the development of the service. To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist as needed including line management roles.4. To work closely with the pharmacy team lead for ambulatory care in the implementation, review and audit of the introduction of ward based and at home pharmacy services and new technology.5. To be innovative in supporting all aspects of medicine optimisation adapted to ambulatory patients including managing patients medicines at home and liaising with primary care colleagues.6. To provide specialist advice and counselling to patients both on the ward and through telemed consultations.7. To work closely with a ward based technician, to support the AAU satellite in providing ward based pharmacy services8. To be a pharmacy representative within the ambulatory care area and to represent the area within Pharmacy. To liaise with the pharmacy service including the dispensaries in promoting understanding of AOT services and supporting any related changes and developments.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide a clinical pharmacy service to the ambulatory clinical areas including ambulatory assessment unit (AAU), Rowan ambulatory unit (RAU) and the ambulatory outreach team (AOT) which encompasses CovidCare@Home, Hospital@Home and Complex OutpatientAntimicrobial Therapy (COPAT).2. To support the development, implementation and management of home administered antibody therapies for treatment of Covid-19.3. To be a medicines expert within ambulatory services, providing support on medicine safe storage, patients medication and treatment choices and monitoring, and medicine related developments within the team. To support the development of the service. To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist as needed including line management roles.4. To work closely with the pharmacy team lead for ambulatory care in the implementation, review and audit of the introduction of ward based and at home pharmacy services and new technology.5. To be innovative in supporting all aspects of medicine optimisation adapted to ambulatory patients including managing patients medicines at home and liaising with primary care colleagues.6. To provide specialist advice and counselling to patients both on the ward and through telemed consultations.7. To work closely with a ward based technician, to support the AAU satellite in providing ward based pharmacy services8. To be a pharmacy representative within the ambulatory care area and to represent the area within Pharmacy. To liaise with the pharmacy service including the dispensaries in promoting understanding of AOT services and supporting any related changes and developments.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Qualified to masters degree level (MPharm or equivalent)
  • Member of the GPhC
  • Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

  • MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
  • Non-Medical Prescriber
  • Member of the RPS

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Working as a hospital pharmacist
  • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Undertaking audit & reporting results
  • Mentoring or tutoring of pre-registration pharmacists
  • Experience of working with both adult and paediatric patients

Desirable

  • Clinical experience within ambulatory services
  • Experience of supplying medicines via homecare
  • Preparation of protocols or guidelines Presentations or publications at local/regional level
  • Involvement in Service Development Preparation of budgetary reports
  • Accredited Clinical Pharmacy diploma tutor

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills including assertiveness.
  • Evidence based methodical approach.
  • High standards for attention to detail Problem identification & solving
  • Good time management - Able to prioritise appropriately and effectively.
  • Capable of working under pressure
  • Takes responsibility for own personal development.

Desirable

  • Awareness of financial pressures and constraints within the NHS
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Qualified to masters degree level (MPharm or equivalent)
  • Member of the GPhC
  • Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

  • MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
  • Non-Medical Prescriber
  • Member of the RPS

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Working as a hospital pharmacist
  • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Undertaking audit & reporting results
  • Mentoring or tutoring of pre-registration pharmacists
  • Experience of working with both adult and paediatric patients

Desirable

  • Clinical experience within ambulatory services
  • Experience of supplying medicines via homecare
  • Preparation of protocols or guidelines Presentations or publications at local/regional level
  • Involvement in Service Development Preparation of budgetary reports
  • Accredited Clinical Pharmacy diploma tutor

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills including assertiveness.
  • Evidence based methodical approach.
  • High standards for attention to detail Problem identification & solving
  • Good time management - Able to prioritise appropriately and effectively.
  • Capable of working under pressure
  • Takes responsibility for own personal development.

Desirable

  • Awareness of financial pressures and constraints within the NHS

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe

Oxford

OX3 9QP


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe

Oxford

OX3 9QP


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Highly Advance Pharmacist - Virtual ward

Sophie McGlen

sophie.mcglen@ouh.nhs.uk

01865226178

Details

Date posted

11 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

321-MRC-5468480-B7

Job locations

John Radcliffe

Oxford

OX3 9QP


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