Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist to work within our existing team of pharmacists and technicians. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a high standard of patient focused pharmaceutical care, and will rotate around different specialities in the Trust.
Working within the Aseptic Unit the post holder will be performing the professional release of products, including CIVAS, PN chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as assisting in the management of the Quality Assurance system.
You will also work within the clinical pharmacy team, providing specialist pharmaceutical care to various clinical specilaties.
You will have excellent communication, IT and team working skills and self-motivation to contribute to the development and delivery of the pharmacy service within the Trust. This role will involve development of rotational band 6 early careers pharmacists, trainee pharmacists and pharmacy undergraduate students.
Main duties of the job
Assists in delivering, developing and evaluating the Aseptic Service, ensuring compliance with national standards and statutes and trust policies. Acts an an Authorised Pharmacist for the release of products prepared in the aseptic unit.
Provides specialist pharmaceutical care to clinical specialties on a rotational basis ensuring effective medicines management and compliance with current standards, statute and trust policies.
The post holder will be expected to take part in weekend, bank holiday and emergency duty rota.
About us
CHFT is a digitally advanced hospital trust - we use Cerner Millenium Electronic Patient record which includes electronic prescribing and administration. We have recently installed a pharmacy dispensing robot at our Calderdale site and are a trailblazing site with the introduction of electronic controlled drug registers (eCDR) which has lead to nomination for a HSJ award.
We are continually striving to develop our service to provide best outcomes for patients.
We are committed to your personal development and we will give you every opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Supports the Aseptic Services Manager in setting the strategic direction for the unit.
- Acts as an Authorised Pharmacist for the professional check and release of products prepared in the unit.
- Assists in the maintenance, development and evaluation of the Aseptic Quality Assurance System.
- Support the Lead for Clinical Pharmacy Services in setting the strategic direction for the department
- Contribute to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate
- Implement Trust policies in relation to the Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Continually review the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Clinical Pharmacy Service and makes recommendations for improvement to the Deputy Clinical Director Pharmacy
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Clinical Pharmacy Service and medicines management
- Assists Directorates and specialties in controlling drug expenditure
- Ensure the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the Clinical Pharmacy services
- Participates in weekend. public holiday and out of hours provision of pharmacy services
- Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Supports the Aseptic Services Manager in setting the strategic direction for the unit.
- Acts as an Authorised Pharmacist for the professional check and release of products prepared in the unit.
- Assists in the maintenance, development and evaluation of the Aseptic Quality Assurance System.
- Support the Lead for Clinical Pharmacy Services in setting the strategic direction for the department
- Contribute to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate
- Implement Trust policies in relation to the Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Continually review the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Clinical Pharmacy Service and makes recommendations for improvement to the Deputy Clinical Director Pharmacy
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Clinical Pharmacy Service and medicines management
- Assists Directorates and specialties in controlling drug expenditure
- Ensure the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the Clinical Pharmacy services
- Participates in weekend. public holiday and out of hours provision of pharmacy services
- Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- 1 year pre-registration training
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)
- Pharmacist prescriber
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Able to demonstrate recent relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Education & Training skills
- Experience of conducting medication reviews in complex patients
- Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
- Knowledge of drug budgets
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Self-motivating and the ability to influence others
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- 1 year pre-registration training
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)
- Pharmacist prescriber
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Able to demonstrate recent relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Education & Training skills
- Experience of conducting medication reviews in complex patients
- Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
- Knowledge of drug budgets
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Self-motivating and the ability to influence others
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
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).
