Deputy Chief Pharmacist (Community Health)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication/relationship skills

*Practice in a professional manner acting with respect, compassion, integrity and honesty at all times.

*Develop strong and productive working relationships with colleagues within and outside the Trust.

*Work collaboratively with others overcoming challenges and reconciling differences of opinion by the effective use of negotiation and influencing skills.

*Be approachable, listening carefully to others in order to understand different perspectives, ideas and concerns

*Use well developed interpersonal and communication skills to receive and appropriately convey impartial, sometimes complex medicine related information to staff, service users and their relatives or carers.

*Contribute information, advice and constructive challenge to ensure the appropriate, safe and effective use of medicines.

*Produce clear and concise reports, presentations, communications, policies, procedures and guidelines.

*Attend/ chair meetings on a regular basis within the pharmacy department and at a Trust, regional or national level, at times deputising for the Chief Pharmacist.

*Provide education and training to service users, students and professional colleagues.

*The post holder may receive or need to communicate sensitive, upsetting or contentious information and is expected to do so in a considered and compassionate way.

Analysis, Problem Solving and Judgmental Skills

*The post holder is responsible for planning, organising and prioritising their time in order to manage their workload and respond to issues as they arise, delegating or requesting support where appropriate. As a senior member of the team, they will support others to do the same.

*Excellent analytical and judgmental skills with the ability to collate, interpret and evaluate highly complex information from a variety of sources and to apply fundamental knowledge in situations where data are lacking, in order to advise on the most appropriate course of action.

*The post holder must be competent and confident to make sound decisions and be able to support these when challenged with a logical rationale/ evidence base. Decisions can be regarding clinical, policy and procedure, ethics, legislation, responsibility/ accountability, codes of practice, technical, financial, health and safety, service provision, clinical governance, complaints/ conflict and strategic issues.

*Responsible for interpreting local and national policies/ guidelines regarding the use of medication and how these are incorporated into the pharmacy teams / Trusts working practices.

*Provide support/ advice in complex situations where evidence/ guidance is limited and/ or where expert professional opinion may differ.

*Capable of sustained mental effort in an environment where there may be frequent interruptions and able to maintain concentration whilst switching from one task to another more urgent one

Patient/ Service User Care

*To provide a high-level clinical pharmacy service to designated units ensuring the safe, effective and rational use of medication.

*Work in partnership with patients regarding their medication. This involves exploring what is important to the patient and what they would like to know about medication such as the different treatment options available for their condition, how the medicines work, any side-effects, how long they need to be taken for, coming to a consensus on the preferred treatment options for that individual. Underpin these discussions with written information and/ or the option for further discussion where appropriate.

*Respond to medication related queries in a timely manner based on relevant evidence/ guidance, specialist clinical knowledge/ experience and where patient-specific in the context of that person's individual needs and preferences.

*Ensure that prescriptions are complete, appropriate, legal, legible, safe and effective. Identify and address any contraindications, drug interactions or adverse/ side effects.

*Advise on the monitoring of medication regarding efficacy and side effects. Interpret results and advise accordingly.

*Provide 2nd professional opinion to Second Opinion Approved Doctors (SOAD) for patients where you have been professionally involved in their care.

*Practice in accordance with local and national guidelines/ policies/ procedures.

*Participate in regular clinical supervision.

Policy and Service development Implementation

*Assist the Chief Pharmacist in the delivery of the Trust's Medicines Optimisation priorities and strategic planning for Trust-wide medicines optimisation.

*Ensure compliance with all legal/ statutory requirements and good practice guidance in relation to the use of medicines by incorporating into policies/ procedures and working collaboratively to support their effective implementation.

*Develop and support the implementation of trust wide and health economy wide evidence-based guidelines for the use of medicines to maximise benefits to patients, control costs and minimise risks.

*As a member of the Senior Pharmacy Team help to develop a strategic vision and delivery plan for the Pharmacy Department and take a lead role in supporting the team to implement this.

*To take a lead role in the overall organisation, administration and management of the Pharmacy department including business planning and service development aligned to the plans of the Trust and its Divisions.

*Provide reports and analysis to the Divisions regarding drug use with relevant commentary on patterns of use, expenditure and cost pressures.

*Identify and implement quality and cost improvement initiatives.

Responsible for Financial and Physical Resources

*Responsible for the allocation of pharmacy staff resource across the Trust.

*Support effective management of the drugs budget.

*Ensure the proper use of the Trusts resources -- support delivery of annual cost improvement programmes, ensuring value for money and avoiding unnecessary waste.

*To support Chief Pharmacist in management of service line budget. Taking responsibility for the management of a proportion of the Pharmacy budget, in respect of the physical and financial resources allocated to the area of responsibility.

*To be an authorised signatory for approval of non-pay budget lines.

*Ensure medicines use is analysed and reported to divisions and recommendations are evidence-based and in line with local Formularies.

*Lead on the contract management of sub-contractors and other third parties where appropriate eg. services provided under a service level agreement.

*Review on an annual basis the value and content of recharges from other providers to ensure good financial management

Responsible for Human Resources

*Line manager for Lead Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians and associated teams including supporting the following functions:

i.- recruitment and induction

ii.- clarifying roles/ responsibilities

iii.- setting of objectives and allocation of work

iv.- ensuring staff are empowered, motivated and competent

v.- providing regular feedback and supportive reviews regarding progress against objectives, consideration of training or development needs/ opportunities and well-being

vi.- following relevant HR policy and departmental procedures

vii.- being available to providing support and advice as required

viii.- performing an annual appraisal

ix.- end of employment processes including exit interviews

*To work closely with the Senior Pharmacy Team to ensure staff objectives across the service are clear and aligned to service needs and departmental priorities.

*To provide support and advice to colleagues regarding the management, supervision and support of staff and assist in the recruitment of other staff.

*To support the development of pharmacy and other staff through the provision of teaching sessions, training material and individualised support.

*Understand and agree as an employee that it is your personal responsibility to comply with all organisational and statutory requirements e.g. Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Confidentiality and Information Governance.

*You will be expected to be aware of the location and content of relevant HR policies and support others in the team in this regard.

Responsible for Information Resources

*To act as the Information Asset Owner (IAO) for medicines Management Services and support the team's SIAO.

*The post holder will be expected to use different clinical, financial and HR information systems during the course of their work.

*Ensure information is recorded accurately on approved recording systems and managed in accordance with legal requirements. You will be expected to advise others on this process.

*Record and submit data according to department and regional or national policy.

*Respond to Freedom of Information requests according to legal timeframes.

Research and Development (R & I)

*To support, encourage, promote, publish and participate in scientific and practice-based research, development and audit.

*To participate professionally in clinical trials e.g. consider of participation, comment on design, supply medication, counsel patients.

*Identify potential areas for research and development.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist
• Post Graduate studies - clinical
• Master's degree in clinical pharmacy
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Post Grad diploma in Pharmacy Practice related subject
• Management qualification e.g., Accredited NHS leadership training
• Evidence of continuous professional development

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

Employer's website

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