Job summary
To lead, deliver, develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services within the Wolverton Centre for Sexual Health and HIV in accordance with the objectives set by the Clinical Director Sexual Health & HIV and the Senior Principal Pharmacist
To support the Clinical Director for HIV/Sexual Health in the delivery, development, evaluation and co-ordination of clinical HIV services in line with the objectives of the specialty and the Trust
To be responsible for the daily management of the HIV clinical service reporting to the Clinical Director and consultant lead for HIV
To develop, organise, provide and evaluate pharmacy services to HIV patients to ensure that drug use is safe, efficient and cost effective.
To optimise pharmaceutical care for HIV patients attending the HIV service including regular medicine reviews
To provide adherence support to all adult patients considering, starting, taking or changing antiretroviral (ARV) therapy who attend the Wolverton Centre, according to individual need and local and national guidelines.
To be the pharmacy lead for clinical trials in Sexual Health & HIV
To provide training in HIV & sexual health for pharmacy staff in the hospital
To provide HIV medicines advice and reviews for HIV inpatients
To develop and maintain the Wolverton new electronic prescribing and documentation system (Inform)
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible for the delivery and management of all pharmacy services at the Wolverton Centre for Sexual Health and HIV.
2. To identify those patients who require increased support and liaise with other pharmacists within the Trust, members of the multidisciplinary team and with Secondary/Primary Care, as appropriate.
3. To demonstrate clinical reasoning and judgement.
4. To demonstrate professional accountability to patients and their carers.
5. To liaise with other clinical pharmacists to ensure efficient transfer of medicine related care.
6. To accurately dispense, check medicines and counsel patients and/or their carers regarding their medication as required.
7. As a prescriber, prescribe medications for HIV/sexual health patients at Kingston Hospital within the remit of the registered scope of practice and drug list and also in accordance with the non-medical prescribing policy.
8. To regularly review the clinical pharmacy service at the Wolverton Centre and ensure it meets local and national guidelines.
9. To work closely and communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate co-ordination of the pharmaceutical service with patient care.
10. To be Responsible for the co-ordination of adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting from within the HIV/ sexual health specialty.
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About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 6 years post-registration hospital experience
- Minimum of 4 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner
- Minimum of two years clinical experience in HIV/Sexual health
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of managing staff, including individual performance review and objective setting
- Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring medication-related policies/ guidelines within a clinical specialty and PGDs
- Experience of implementing and managing clinical governance systems
- Experience of delivering & evaluating teaching & training using different teaching methods
Desirable
- Experience in the management of clinical trials
- Experience of implementing and managing electronic prescribing systems
- Experience in the use of clinical audit to improve practice
- Experience of financial reporting to directorates
- Up to date knowledge of NHS issues
- Experience in practice research
- Published practice research
Qualifications
Essential
- Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
- Postgraduate Clinical Diploma or equivalent
Desirable
- Master of Science degree
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Management qualification
- Training in coaching and mentoring
- Registered Independent Prescriber
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and influence others
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team whilst also being a team player
- The ability to work autonomously and identify and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to work to targets and deadlines
- Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrates advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement
- Demonstrates skills and ability to lead a specialist pharmacist service
- ent to Clinical Governance, patient safety and risk management procedure
- Integrates research evidence into practice
- Identifies own training needs.
- Maintains a portfolio of practice.
- Numerate with good IT skills including excel and powerpoint
- Reliable
Desirable
- Generation of drug expenditure reports and their analysis.
- There is a requirement to be proficient in the use of the JAC Pharmacy Stock Control and Dispensing computer system in order to meet the job requirements
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in HIV & Sexual Health medicines management
- Awareness of current issues and developments in sexual health and HIV practice and commissioning
- Knowledge and understanding of electronic prescribing systems in practice
Other
Essential
- Motivation and enthusiasm
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 6 years post-registration hospital experience
- Minimum of 4 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner
- Minimum of two years clinical experience in HIV/Sexual health
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of managing staff, including individual performance review and objective setting
- Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring medication-related policies/ guidelines within a clinical specialty and PGDs
- Experience of implementing and managing clinical governance systems
- Experience of delivering & evaluating teaching & training using different teaching methods
Desirable
- Experience in the management of clinical trials
- Experience of implementing and managing electronic prescribing systems
- Experience in the use of clinical audit to improve practice
- Experience of financial reporting to directorates
- Up to date knowledge of NHS issues
- Experience in practice research
- Published practice research
Qualifications
Essential
- Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
- Postgraduate Clinical Diploma or equivalent
Desirable
- Master of Science degree
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Management qualification
- Training in coaching and mentoring
- Registered Independent Prescriber
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and influence others
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team whilst also being a team player
- The ability to work autonomously and identify and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to work to targets and deadlines
- Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrates advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement
- Demonstrates skills and ability to lead a specialist pharmacist service
- ent to Clinical Governance, patient safety and risk management procedure
- Integrates research evidence into practice
- Identifies own training needs.
- Maintains a portfolio of practice.
- Numerate with good IT skills including excel and powerpoint
- Reliable
Desirable
- Generation of drug expenditure reports and their analysis.
- There is a requirement to be proficient in the use of the JAC Pharmacy Stock Control and Dispensing computer system in order to meet the job requirements
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in HIV & Sexual Health medicines management
- Awareness of current issues and developments in sexual health and HIV practice and commissioning
- Knowledge and understanding of electronic prescribing systems in practice
Other
Essential
- Motivation and enthusiasm
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.
