NHS Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

JOB Applya2e54

Job Title: Band 7 Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

Location: Lincoln (occasional cover on other sites)

Type: Permanent

Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum

Job Purpose:

Sanctuary Personnel are seeking a dedicated and experienced Rotational Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join our client's team, providing high-quality clinical pharmacy services across various specialties. This role involves rotating between different specialties every 6 to 12 months, ensuring a dynamic and comprehensive professional experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Pharmacy Services:

* Deliver clinical pharmacy services to wards and departments, rotating through specialties in alignment with organisational objectives.

* Exercise professional supervision over dispensing activities for inpatients, outpatients, and aseptically-prepared medicines.

* Perform clinical checks on prescriptions to ensure appropriateness, effectiveness, and compliance with medicines legislation.

* Provide dispensing and final checking services, ensuring adherence to the Medicines Management Policy and other relevant guidelines.

Specialty Rotation and Training:

* Participate in a structured rotational training programme, which includes specialty/site rotation and managerial duties.

* Pursue postgraduate qualifications in clinical pharmacy as appropriate.

Pharmacy Management:

* Supervise pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians, ensuring they work to competency standards.

* Collaborate with your line manager to identify opportunities for service improvement and manage the quality of care within your specialty.

* Support the development of clinical guidelines and policies, contributing to the Pharmacy Service Strategy.

Clinical Supervision and Risk Management:

* Act as the supervising pharmacist on rotation in the dispensary, ensuring prescriptions are clinically checked and dispensed accurately.

* Participate in clinical audits and research initiatives, integrating evidence-based practice into patient care.

* Manage risks associated with medicine usage, including reporting incidents and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Out-of-Hours Service:

* Provide out-of-hours, weekend, and bank holiday pharmacist cover as part of the rota, ensuring 24-hour emergency dispensing and information services.

Staff Development and Supervision:

* Engage in the staff development and performance review process, including the training and supervision of junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

* Contribute to the local training and education programmes for pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other healthcare professionals.

Person Specification:

Essential Qualifications:

* Master's or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.

* Completion of 1-year pre-registration pharmacy training.

* Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Desirable Qualifications:

* Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience.

* Supervisory experience and management training.

Experience:

* Experience in clinical pharmacy services and delivery of medicines management standards.

Skills and Attributes:

* Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence prescribing practices.

* Excellent time management, prioritisation, and communication skills.

* Competence in using pharmacy computer systems and ensuring accurate medication supply.

Additional Requirements:

* Flexibility to travel between hospital sites and for on-call duties.

* Adaptability to changing circumstances and environments.

If you are a motivated pharmacist seeking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.