Specialist Pharmacist (Aseptics/Clinical)
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
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Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist to work within our existing team of pharmacists and technicians. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a high standard of patient focused pharmaceutical care, and will rotate around different specialities in the Trust.
Working within the Aseptic Unit the post holder will be performing the professional release of products, including CIVAS, PN chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as assisting in the management of the Quality Assurance system.
You will have excellent communication, IT and team working skills and self-motivation to contribute to the development and delivery of the pharmacy service within the Trust. This role will involve development of rotational band 6 early careers pharmacists, trainee pharmacists and pharmacy undergraduate students.
Your application will be considered if you have completed your postgraduate certificate in clinical pharmacy successfully and are proceeding to diploma level.
Main duties of the job
Assists in delivering, developing and evaluating the Aseptic Service, ensuring compliance with national standards and statutes and trust policies. Acts an an Authorised Pharmacist for the release of products prepared in the aseptic unit.
Provides specialist pharmaceutical care to clinical specialties on a rotational basis ensuring effective medicines management and compliance with current standards, statute and trust policies
The post holder will be expected to take part in weekend, bank holiday and emergency duty rota.
Working for our organisation
CHFT is a digitally advanced hospital trust - we use Cerner Millenium Electronic Patient record which includes electronic prescribing and administration. We have recently installed a pharmacy dispensing robot at our Calderdale site and are a trailblazing site with the introduction of electronic controlled drug registers (eCDR) which has lead to nomination for a HSJ award.
We are continually striving to develop our service to provide best outcomes for patients.
We are committed to your personal development and we will give you every opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Supports the Aseptic Services Manager in setting the strategic direction for the unit.
Acts as an Authorised Pharmacist for the professional check and release of products prepared in the unit.
Assists in the maintenance, development and evaluation of the Aseptic Quality Assurance System.
Support the Lead for Clinical Pharmacy Services in setting the strategic direction for the department
Contribute to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate
Implement Trust policies in relation to the Clinical Pharmacy Service
Continually review the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Clinical Pharmacy Service and makes recommendations for improvement to the Deputy Clinical Director Pharmacy
Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Clinical Pharmacy Service and medicines management
Assists Directorates and specialties in controlling drug expenditure
Ensure the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the Clinical Pharmacy services
Participates in weekend. public holiday and out of hours provision of pharmacy services
Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria- MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- 1 year pre-registration training
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)
- Pharmacist prescriber
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria- Able to demonstrate recent relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Education & Training skills
- Experience of conducting medication reviews in complex patients
- Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
- Knowledge of drug budgets
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria- Self-motivating and the ability to influence others
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers.These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff).You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for assistance.