Job summary
We are looking for someone with the appropriate skills to lead, manage and develop the anticoagulation management service (AMS) team for community and acute sector patients in our catchment area. You will also be required to provide expert pharmaceutical advice and guidance in thrombosis and anticoagulation to the trust as well to the local healthcare community and safety groups.
Job summary:
Responsible for the efficient and effective provision, leadership, management, and development of the Anticoagulation Management Service (AMS) team for community and acute sector BNSSG ICB catchment area patients.
Provision of expert pharmaceutical advice in thrombosis and anticoagulation to North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) in accordance with Medicine's legislation, the Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council, United Kingdom Medicines Information (UKMI) standards and Trust policies and procedures.
Provision of general pharmaceutical duties to the various sections of the pharmacy department providing leadership and supervision for pharmacy staff.
Contribute to the development and implementation of thrombosis policies and guidelines within the trust and the wider healthcare community.
Teaches and supervises less experienced pharmacists, technicians, and students.
Interviews will take place on the 23rd August 2023.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the leadership, management, and development of the Anticoagulation Management service to achieve a high standard of efficiency and effectiveness.
- Line manages the anticoagulation management service team including HR duties, for example undertake appraisals, return to work interviews and annual leave approval.
- To develop clinical pathways in the care of anticoagulated patients and for thromboprophylaxis
- To provide expert Pharmacy advice regarding all aspects of anticoagulation, including choice, patient information and dosing to NBT, patients, GPs, Primary Care Network (PCN) staff and BNSSG safety groups
- To determine the appropriate dosing of anticoagulant medication for referred patients to maintain an optimal level of anticoagulation for each individual patient and minimise adverse effects.
- Lead on Trust patient safety initiatives regarding anticoagulation.
- To investigate instances of hospital-acquired thrombosis and determine root causes where applicable in conjunction with NBT patient safety staff.
- Practice as an Independent Prescriber to support the Anticoagulation Management service (AMS) in inpatient and outpatient settings where appropriate.
- Advise on strategies to ensure cost-effective use of resources and provide reports on the use and cost of medicines to the medical division.
- Represent the pharmacy department and be an active member of the trust thrombosis committee.
About us
The Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital, is a state-of-the-art facility within which 75% of the beds are single rooms. We are a large teaching hospital with a major trauma centre and specialties in neurosciences, orthopaedics, renal medicine and transplantation, infectious diseases/HIV, burns and plastics plus general medicine and surgery.
We are a large pharmacy department with over 80 pharmacists including many Specialist posts. The clinical ward pharmacy service is well established and provided by pharmacist and medicine management technicians. As part of the new hospital, we have a very modern pharmacy department including the largest dispensing robot in Europe.
The trust resides within one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, Bristol. Consistently voted the best city to live, Bristol is famous for its year-round festivals, award-winning cycle tracks, exceptional gastronomy, stunning cityscapes and awe-inspiring street art.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge and Training Required
- Current registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Degree in pharmacy (4-year programme leading to MPharm, BPharm or BSc [Pharmacy]) together with equivalent experience.
- One year pre-registration experience pre-registration examination passed and tutor assessment satisfactory.
- Band 7 qualified Hospital pharmacist experience
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma - essential
- Knowledge of basic medicines information and critical appraisal techniques
- Knowledge of the legal framework for the dispensing, prescribing and administration of medicine
- Postgraduate training/experience relevant to the specialist area
- Familiar with all relevant Trust policies and departmental Standard Operating Procedures
- Qualified Independent Prescriber desirable
- Experience of tutoring/training
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Previous experience of audit and quality improvement
- Experience and ability to initiate, lead, manage and supervise a range of projects.
- Experience of managing and motivating staff, appraising, and giving feedback
Skills required.
- Ability to proactively use, maintain and develop professional knowledge in specialist area to enhance patient care through the safe and effective use of medicines.
- Ability to critically analyse prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, clinical risk, cost-effectiveness, adherence to local and national guidance and legality.
- Ability to use judgement to challenge inappropriate prescribing and influence prescribing decisions to enable optimal therapy in both specialist area and whilst undertaking general pharmaceutical duties.
- Able to advise on pharmacy legislation relevant to specialist area
- Qualified Independent prescriber desirable
- Experience of managing anticoagulation of patients using DAWN AC software or equivalent software
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients/carers, medical and nursing staff, colleagues within the pharmacy and staff working in primary care.
- Deals with queries from all these groups and high-level queries from senior clinical and non-clinical staff within the specialist area.
- Must be able to manage time and prioritise effectively.
- Problem solving appropriate to the level of the post.
- Ability to influence, negotiate and implement changes to Trust policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge and Training Required
- Current registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Degree in pharmacy (4-year programme leading to MPharm, BPharm or BSc [Pharmacy]) together with equivalent experience.
- One year pre-registration experience pre-registration examination passed and tutor assessment satisfactory.
- Band 7 qualified Hospital pharmacist experience
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma - essential
- Knowledge of basic medicines information and critical appraisal techniques
- Knowledge of the legal framework for the dispensing, prescribing and administration of medicine
- Postgraduate training/experience relevant to the specialist area
- Familiar with all relevant Trust policies and departmental Standard Operating Procedures
- Qualified Independent Prescriber desirable
- Experience of tutoring/training
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Previous experience of audit and quality improvement
- Experience and ability to initiate, lead, manage and supervise a range of projects.
- Experience of managing and motivating staff, appraising, and giving feedback
Skills required.
- Ability to proactively use, maintain and develop professional knowledge in specialist area to enhance patient care through the safe and effective use of medicines.
- Ability to critically analyse prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, clinical risk, cost-effectiveness, adherence to local and national guidance and legality.
- Ability to use judgement to challenge inappropriate prescribing and influence prescribing decisions to enable optimal therapy in both specialist area and whilst undertaking general pharmaceutical duties.
- Able to advise on pharmacy legislation relevant to specialist area
- Qualified Independent prescriber desirable
- Experience of managing anticoagulation of patients using DAWN AC software or equivalent software
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients/carers, medical and nursing staff, colleagues within the pharmacy and staff working in primary care.
- Deals with queries from all these groups and high-level queries from senior clinical and non-clinical staff within the specialist area.
- Must be able to manage time and prioritise effectively.
- Problem solving appropriate to the level of the post.
- Ability to influence, negotiate and implement changes to Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Education/training/qualifications
Essential
- UK registered Pharmacist
- Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Qualified Independent Prescriber
work experience
Essential
- UK hospital pharmacy experience
- Relevant clinical pharmacy experience
- Experience of teaching or supporting learning
- Experience of audit or quality improvement projects
knowledge / skills/ abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage time and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
- Proactive approach to the application of specialist pharmaceutical knowledge to enhance patient care
- Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area
- Relevant IT skills to ECDL level or equivalent
- Strong leadership style
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to publish
- Leadership qualification
personal qualites /special circumstances
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Education/training/qualifications
Essential
- UK registered Pharmacist
- Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Qualified Independent Prescriber
work experience
Essential
- UK hospital pharmacy experience
- Relevant clinical pharmacy experience
- Experience of teaching or supporting learning
- Experience of audit or quality improvement projects
knowledge / skills/ abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage time and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
- Proactive approach to the application of specialist pharmaceutical knowledge to enhance patient care
- Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area
- Relevant IT skills to ECDL level or equivalent
- Strong leadership style
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to publish
- Leadership qualification
personal qualites /special circumstances
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
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).
