Band 7 Senior Rotational Pharmacist

The post-holder will deliver, develop and support the clinical pharmacy services in a variety of different specialties within the pharmacy department on a rotational basis. This in accordance with priorities agreed by the lead pharmacist for the specialist area and the clinical site lead pharmacist.The post holder at the Royal Free hospital will cover a variety of areas of pharmacy including Patient Services, Clinical Services/E+T, Cardiology, Surgery, ITU, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Commissioning, Amyloidosis and HIV with the aim of enhancing knowledge and skills and allowing progression towards a more senior role.There are opportunities to work in specific clinical specialties dependent on the site. You will have exposure to directorate work such as DTC evaluations, high-cost drug, and audits. Clinical commitment will be expected during all rotations.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist who are looking for the next challenge. You will have completed or nearly completed your FS1 (or equivalent) and want to further develop your managerial and clinical skills. Training and support will be given in all rotations to ensure you meet the requirements for FS2.Responsibilities include:Delivery of a high quality, pharmacy service including drug supply, review of highly complex medication regimens, medicine reconciliation and discharge planning.Active participation on consultant rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.Making evidence-based decisions, in partnership with patients and professionals within specialties to improve outcomes.Identifying the risks of medicines use within the specialties and assist in implementing strategies to minimise them.Ensure compliance with local and national policies e.g., medicines policy, NICE guidelines.Participate in specialist pharmacy clinics in certain clinical areas.You will also be expected to participate in the out of hours, weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department. Outside of working hours the on-call pharmacist is solely responsible for providing a pharmacy service to the hospital including advice on medicines and emergency supply.About usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.ukJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person SpecificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust ValuesEducation & professional QualificationsCommenced Postgraduate at Certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalentPostgraduate Qualification at certificate level in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalenceDiploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalentExperienceDemonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacyBroad based clinical experienceEvidence of clinical audit / practice researchExperience of trainingExperience of managing othersSkills and aptitudesDemonstrates general clinical knowledge and skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsGood interpersonal skills and effective pharmaceutical skillsAbility to manage time effectivelyAbility to communicate with patients and staff of all levelsAbility to work alone and as part of a teamDemonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solvingAbility to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demandsPrevious experience of delivering training to junior colleaguesUnderstanding of clinical risk and clinical governanceUnderstanding of NHS national and local prioritiesImplements finding of clinical and practice based researchPersonal Qualities & attributesEnthusiastic/positive attitude, self motivated and, hardworkingReliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncallAccurate/meticulousReliable with good attendance recordDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.£56,276 to £63,176 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS #J-18808-Ljbffr