Lead Pharmacist

2 months ago

Banbury, United Kingdom Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and dynamic pharmacist to lead the clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation service at The Cherwell Hospital.

Main duties of the job

You will be working as the lead Pharmacist as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide an excellent pharmaceutical service to a range of departments, including Pre-assessment clinics, Outpatient departments, the Ward and Theatres. Your time will predominantly be spent at The Cherwell Hospital - a 36-bed inpatient unit and day-case facility predominantly specialising in elective orthopaedic and ophthalmology surgery but also undertakes non-complex spinal, gynaecology, dermatology and cosmetic surgery.

About us

Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France. Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities. Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery. Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS. Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead Pharmacist The Cherwell Hospital, Banbury Full Time - Hours Job responsibilities

To lead a team delivering a patient-centred clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation service to The Cherwell Hospital and supporting Blakelands Hospital. To support the efficient procurement of medicines and respond to issues or fluctuations in the supply chain, with support from the corporate pharmacy team. To continuously improve and develop the pharmacy service through audit outcomes and quality improvement programmes. To contribute to the local governance agenda, including attending local Clinical Governance, Infection Prevention and Control and Medicines Advisory Committees. To support the Head of Clinical Services in their role as the Controlled Drug Accountable Officer for the hospitals. To provide education and training on medicines management to the multidisciplinary team to support the overall patient safety agenda. To ensure understanding, implementation and compliance with medicines legislation, organisational medicines related policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines. Improve patient safety through reporting and investigation of medication-related patient safety incidents, as well as to share learning from these incidents, following the Patient Safety Incident Review Framework. Opportunity to continue professional development, for example, completion of a non-medical prescribing program. Opportunity to utilise non-medical prescribing skills in the inpatient setting. Benefits 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords The Blue Light Card Scheme About us We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. To apply Please contact Amy Green on to arrange an informal chat, or to ask any questions you may have before you apply Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current registration as a Pharmacist with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience (applicants with experience in community and Integrated Care Board sectors will be considered)

Desirable

Independent Prescriber qualification Management qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience as a pharmacist in the hospital setting (although applicants with management experience in community, Integrated Care Board and other primary care sector roles will be considered) Experience of leading a team and service Familiarity with electronic stock control systems Audit and data analysis experience Familiarity with electronic stock control systems Policy, procedure and/or guideline development experience Audit and data analysis experience Budgetary and Change management experience - desirable Business case development experience - desirable

Desirable

Hospital pharmacy (applicants with experience in community, Integrated Care Board and other primary care sector roles will be considered) Service development Change management Procurement Experience in carrying out staff appraisal and professional development

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