Clinical Pharmacist, Hospital at Home
6 days ago
Job summary
Do you have varied hospital pharmacy experience?
Would you like to develop your clinical skills and make a real impact for patients under the care of our community trust?
Do you have drive and ambition to support the team and shape and revolutionise the clinical pharmacy service for our patients in the local community?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical pharmacist to join our growing pharmacy team who support our Hospital at Home virtual ward service based at the East and North Herts Referral Hub. The Hospital at Home hub is a dynamic and innovative environment adapting to the needs of the local population and the pharmacy team are integral to the success of the service.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The Hospital at Home service (otherwise known as Virtual Ward) can help to prevent unnecessary acute hospital attendances and admissions for a range of conditions by providing medical care and support for patients in their own homes or usual place of residence.
The Hospital at Home service provides same or next day assessment, followed by treatment and monitoring as appropriate. The key services and conditions covered are:
IV/oral antibiotics to treat acute infections Heart failure management, including IV diuretics COPD and other respiratory conditions DVT pathway End of life and specialist palliative care Support for care homes Falls IV fluids Medication reviews by pharmacistsThe service is open to patients with a GP in East and North Hertfordshire who are aged 18 and over, both with and without COVID-19.
The clinical pharmacists work alongside clinicians, Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), nurses and therapists to support the safe delivery of medical care in the patient's home. Progression in this role may involve prescribing once suitably trained, so interest in undertaking the qualification to be an Independent Prescriber would be beneficial and you would be supported to do so in this role if needed.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision -Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now.
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for additional pharmacists to support further expansion of the service.
The SystmOne EPMA/EPS system has now been fully implemented across all hospital units, so experience of using this system would be advantageous.
The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated and able to work on their own, whilst also integrating into a well-established team. You will have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills together with a good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy.
The successful candidate must have experience of working in a clinical setting with a multidisciplinary team. Experience of implementing Medicines Optimisation projects will be ideal. You will need to have post registration experience in hospital pharmacy and a clinical diploma or working towards one. You will also need a great deal of self-motivation, sound clinical knowledge and computer literacy. The role will also be supported by a full training package, according to needs.
If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we would love to hear from you.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Interview Date: 02 December 2024
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Degree in Pharmacy Master level in Pharmacy (entry level for pharmacy profession) and one year pre-registration training. Registration with the GPhC Specialist knowledge acquired at post-degree level or equivalent Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
Other postgraduate qualifications in leadership or business management Supplementary/independent prescriber
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
At least 5 years post registration experience Experience in community or hospital pharmacy delivery Experience of medicines management activities Successful management of a service and pharmacy team Budget management experience Experience of undertaking prescribing audits / advice
Desirable
Experience of more than one sector of practice
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
Excellent communicator - both with healthcare professionals and patients Can demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and risk management Negotiation and co-operation using highly complex sensitive and contentious information Excellent organisation skills Demonstrates knowledge of the changing NHS environment and vision, and is able to incorporate Medicines Optimisation Ability to prioritise effectively and work on own initiative Understanding of medicines legislation Good IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets Presenting complex issues to large audiences Able to analyse and interpret budgetary data
Desirable
In depth specialist knowledge of NHS policy and current issues. Knowledge of drug therapeutics Able to use System One Experience in provision of training and/or presentations Able to use ePACT systems Extensive portfolio and evidence of experience with identifiable outcomes. Experience of developing pharmacy service outcome indicators.
Personal Qualities
Essential
Must be flexible and able to cope with unpredictable workload and multi-task Able to lead and motivate a team. Able to work under stressful conditions and meet tight deadlines Must be able to interpret and critically appraise reference sources and papers, reading and keeping up to date on professional and clinical issues. Ability to work within a team Dynamic and innovative Self-motivated-
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