Band 7 Senior Rotational Pharmacist
The responsibilities include: Clinical Services To contribute to the development of clinical pharmacy services in line with local and national objectives. To contribute to and assist with the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the specialist area.
To undertake and support relevant project work. To provide high-quality clinical pharmacy service according to the Trust agreed standards including: o Individual prescription review to optimise therapy o Medicines reconciliation o Advice on dosage, side-effects, cautions, and monitoring required o Advice on administration of medicines o Appropriate and clear endorsing of prescriptions to ensure safe practice o Monitoring the effectiveness and appropriateness of medication o Education and counselling patients on their medication to enhance compliance and understanding o Involvement in discharge planning and provision of discharge medication o Active participation on multidisciplinary team meetings where possible o Undertaking medicines management responsibilities at ward level in line with CQC requirements To promote high-quality, cost-effective prescribing and to challenge inappropriate prescribing.
To ensure medicines are used appropriately, safely, and cost-effectively in accordance with Trust policy, standard operating procedures, and medicines legislation. To participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects and the development and implementation of treatment protocols and guidelines for the use of medicines within clinical areas.To develop their clinical pharmacy knowledge, skills, and experience to meet service standards and the needs of patients and healthcare staff. Clinical Governance To contribute to the continual improvement of clinical governance including participation in: o Clinical audit programme o Identification of areas of risk o Reporting of adverse drug reactions and incidents o Ensuring all aspects of prescribing, storage and administration of medicines comply with local policies To assist in the preparation of drug evaluations for presentation at the Drug and Therapeutics Committee.
To research and critically evaluate published medical literature in support of Medicines Information and Drugs and Therapeutic Committee activities. To contribute to the development of procedures and protocols relevant to the role e.g. clinical pharmacy procedures, relevant dispensary based procedures.To assist with the development of and ensuring adherence to evidence based prescribing guidelines. Finance and Reporting To identify local and national changes in prescribing practice that may impact on clinical practice and the drugs budget.
To produce, analyse and present medicines expenditure reports. To contribute to the pharmacy cost improvement initiatives. Education and Training To contribute to the departmental appraisal and development programme for junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
This includes: o Assisting with the competency-based training of junior pharmacy staff o Contributing to the development of training packages for junior pharmacy staff o Help in setting objectives or updating rotation objective training packages for junior pharmacy staff (including Band 6 pharmacists and technicians) o Supervision and support of junior pharmacists at ward level o Act as an educational supervisor/practice supervisor for junior pharmacists o Contribute to the education and training of pharmacy, medical, nursing staff and other healthcare workers.
Leadership and Management To deputise for more senior members of the clinical pharmacy team, as required. To act as an effective role model and provide advice and support on clinical pharmacy issues to junior pharmacists and members of the multi-disciplinary team.To recommend changes to own/ others practice ensuring development of services for specialist clinical areas. To support an innovative approach to practice, whilst being aware of boundaries and limitations. Day to day clinical management of the of the satellite pharmacies depending upon the rotation.
The post-holder will offer an information source for all hospital staff and patients on the optimum use of medicines.