About this role
Job summary
This exciting role will provide clinical pharmacy services to various sites mainly based in Bodmin and/or Camborne Redruth. This role will include, attendance at ward rounds, support to self-medication, education of members of the multi-disciplinary team and patient/carer counselling. You will be supporting the lead pharmacists in the community setting to review and provide clinical pharmaceutical input and care to direct admission patients and those transferred from an acute trust. You will have the opportunity to develop managerial skills and support the wider pharmacy team including part of a 7day service rotation.
We welcome applications from individuals who are motivated to optimise patient care and develop pharmacy services. You will be supported with both the NMP and the ACP pathway. We will consider previous experience and applicants from any sector. For those with limited experience but the right passion and drive we would consider a band 6 to 7 progressional post. The role is a full-time post but alternatives will be considered.
If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit contact the Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Pollyanna Bastian [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The pharmacist, with the support of the lead pharmacists, will provide highly specialist,advanced clinical and professional pharmaceutical services to patients admitted to theCommunity Assessment and Treatment Units (CATUs), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)Units and community medicine areas (including minor injuries units) under the care of CornwallPartnerships Foundation Trust to promote the optimised, safe and cost-effective use ofmedicines. You will be a core member of the Trust's urgent care team, providing professionalpharmaceutical governance, medicines safety, medicines information, medicines finance,education and training and medicines optimisation support to the team and the service'spatients. You will build relationships and work with internal stakeholders and external partnersto support the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care to all patients.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
Current professional registration - GPhC Professional qualification - MSC in pharmacy or equivalent (BSc, BPharm) Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
Post Graduate Clinical diploma (mental health or clinical) Have experience of mental health
Knowledge and abilities Desirable
Hospital pharmacy experience Have knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management Have up to date knowledge of mental health therapeutics
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Various will require travel - To be confirmed
To be confirmed
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)