Rotational Foundation Pharmacist

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists to join our Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Pharmacy team at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust.Registered pharmacists and registered trainee pharmacists are invited to apply for the post.

The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for Band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. It also offers a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental healthcare settings. The post-holder will have an opportunity to provide specialist mental health services to sites such as in-patients, home treatment teams and community mental health teams.

If you are successful, you will work in a supportive, friendly and forward thinking environment. You will be encouraged and supported in your development through the rotations which will be further enhanced by the Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy, which you will be expected to complete in your role as a foundation pharmacist.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a comprehensive medicines optimisation service to Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for their care, in line with Trust policies, procedures and standards To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to practice competently as a foundation pharmacist under the Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice To deliver a safe, and effective dispensing and supply service to St Charles Hospital when required, as per rota. To cover for other pharmacists in their absence. To work with Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians (MOPT) in the delivery of medicines reconciliation and discharge counselling. To provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of medicines at local and Trust wide level under direction of the Advanced Specialist Pharmacist. To act as a Practice Supervisor in the training and education of pre-registration pharmacists. To participate in the pharmacy on-call service (Emergency Duty Cover, bank holiday rotas) and a Saturday service at the St Charles Hospital site.

About us

CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care. In the Trust's CQC inspection, the pharmacy teams were recognised for the contribution we made to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients and members of staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver a comprehensive medicines optimisation service to Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for their care, in line with Trust policies, procedures and standards To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to practice competently as a foundation pharmacist under the Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice To deliver a safe, and effective dispensing and supply service to St Charles Hospital when required, as per rota. To cover for other pharmacists in their absence. To work with Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians (MOPT) in the delivery of medicines reconciliation and discharge counselling. To provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of medicines at local and Trust wide level under direction of the Advanced Specialist Pharmacist. To act as a Practice Supervisor in the training and education of pre-registration pharmacists. To participate in the pharmacy on-call service (Emergency Duty Cover, bank holiday rotas) and a Saturday service at the St Charles Hospital site. Person Specification

Education

Essential

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) To be working towards or willing to work towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy. Master's Degree in pharmacy

Desirable

Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS)

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

Good knowledge and understanding of therapeutic areas and pharmacological treatments obtaining through the completion of degree course and pre-registration year Experience of working with patients either in a hospital or community setting. To have knowledge and understanding of basic clinical governance principles. Experience of working to standard operating procedures (SOPs) Accuracy in dispensing and checking prescriptions.

Desirable

Experience of working with other healthcare professionals Experience in hospital pharmacy Experience of supervising junior pharmacy staff

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint Excellent verbal and written communication skills Evidence of CPD and acquiring new skills and knowledge To have an awareness of government and professional policy/legislation that affects the delivery of pharmacy services NICE, RPS Ability to plan and prioritise work and organise self or others to ensure and efficient use of time To have an understanding of the audit cycle and its role in service improvement Ability to work under pressure Able to apply knowledge and skills to clinical practice Assertiveness skills Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

Understanding of national and local Trust priorities

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