About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced pharmacist to join our team as a Senior Pharmacist Team Leader for the Care of the Elderly and Rehabilitation services.
The Senior Pharmacist Team Leader is a key clinical role within the Trust's pharmacy service, working closely with the Principal Pharmacist to manage pharmacy provisions. The post holder will deliver high-quality, patient-focused clinical pharmacy services for older adults across inpatient care and lead the medicines optimisation agenda to medical elderly care, frailty and rehabilitation departments.
This Pharmacy Department provides a reliable, quality and patient centred service with empathy, enthusiasm and commitment. It prides itself in being forward thinking and keeping pace with changes in medicines optimisation and technology. We are well respected throughout the hospital and have a close working relationship with the clinical teams. We have a high level of commitment to staff development and actively encourage all staff to share their expertise to enhance the performance of the department."
Main duties of the job
Ensuring compliance with medicines legislation, policies and procedures by themselves and team members. Ensuring a safe, legal and timely supply of medication to patients. Working independently and liaising closely with Senior Pharmacists, Principal Pharmacists, the Head of Pharmacy and Chief Pharmacy Technicians. Being responsible for the day-to-day planning and provision of clinical pharmacy and medicines management services within their directorate and ensuring the timely delivery of services in line with key performance indicators. Positively influencing cost effective prescribing Assisting in the development of clinical guidelines, protocols and Patient Group Directions (PGDs). Providing professional and managerial support to Principal Pharmacists when required. Acting as the first point of contact for clinical practitioners and support staff on matters relating to medicines management. Being professionally accountable for their own practice and that of others within their field of practice. Providing effective leadership to divisional staff and across the pharmacy team. Facilitating the safe discharge of all patients by ensuring the timely transfer of medicines information to those responsible for ongoing medication and care provision. The post holder will also be responsible for further developing processes and procedures to support the Trust's ongoing contribution to the Discharge Medicines Service.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Job description Job responsibilities
Professional
To manage and provide a clinically orientated pharmacy service to healthcare professionals and patients with complex medical and pharmaceutical needs. This will involve:
critically evaluating and interpreting patient information (prescription charts, patient notes, observation charts, laboratory results and medicines) to ensure that prescribed treatment is safe, effective and appropriate for the patient
proactively suggesting evidence-based improvements to drug therapy and management of patients to consultants and senior medical staff, anticipating a positive outcome for the patient
providing evaluated information to consultants, senior medical staff, nursing staff, pharmacists and other health care professionals, making recommendations where opinions differ and information is lacking
counselling patients, relatives and carers about medication, checking their understanding of information and being mindful of physical and language barriers
promoting cost-effective prescribing by encouraging and supporting compliance with the Formulary and by advising medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals including pharmacy staff, in line with Trust, local and national policies and procedures
feeding back to the Head of Pharmacy and other members of the team, changes that impact on current practice.
To dispense/supply medicines safely and legally for all patients.
To manage the pharmaceutical care needs of patients at admission through to discharge using the staff in the team.
To respond appropriately to requests for information on medicines from patients and/or their representatives to promote understanding of medicines to ensure compliance and concordance.
To respond appropriately to requests from all levels of medical and nursing staff and other healthcare professionals for information and advice about the selection and use of drug therapy and to promote the cost-effective use of drugs.
To be responsible for the proposal, preparation and maintenance of written policies and procedures relating to pharmacy matters within the Division.
To assist in the development of standards of practice for the service/team and to review its performance.
To be responsible for ensuring regular stock list reviews in liaison with the ward or department managers/lead nurses and appropriate pharmacy staff.
To ensure that a record of all interventions/contributions to care is maintained and audited at intervals as specified by the Principal Pharmacist.
To identify adverse drug reactions and potential defective medicines and to report these according to local and national guidelines.
To contribute and lead on the development of clinical guidelines, PGDs, protocols and procedures within the Division.
To attend relevant external peer group networks and report back appropriately.
To act as a role model in promoting good professional practice and to be an ambassador for Pharmacy.
To demonstrate current Continuing Professional Development and participate in the Pharmacy departments education and training programme.
To support formulary and Principal pharmacist in managing drug shortages.
To act as an Independent Prescriber, when applicable to patients care in accordance with the Trusts Non-Medical Prescribing policy.
Managerial
To plan and prioritise personal work and work of a designated team to meet agreed deadlines for completion of duties.
To monitor and maintain performance of pharmacy staff and the efficiency of the service/team against standards and key performance indicators.
To provide explanation of variations in drug expenditure and to assist in monitoring expenditure and financial planning.
To investigate untoward drug incidents and complaints, action any corrective procedures necessary and report back via governance structures as appropriate.
To apply Risk Management principles to the practice of Pharmacy, support the departments Risk Management strategy and actively manage risk relating to medicines in the Division.
To contribute to the clinical governance plan for the clinical specialities and Pharmacy department.
To formulate strategies relating to optimisation of medicines and pharmacy services in response to development and changes within areas of responsibility. This includes contribution to annual business planning and relevant business cases.
Service provision
To have an overview of all aspects of the service provided by the department to ensure continuity of care and maintenance of professional standards.
To ensure that all activities undertaken contribute wherever possible, to an accurate patient record, electronic or paper.
To plan, organise and participate in clinical audit, drug use review, practice evaluation and development and project work as dictated by service needs.
To advise the Principal Pharmacists on developments and new initiatives and to plan their implementation in consultation with the Principal Pharmacists.
To participate in clinical trials, research and audit where appropriate.
To actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and ward rounds in consultation with the Principal Pharmacists.
To provide and interpret information relating to service delivery (eg workload statistics), drug utilisation and expenditure.
To ensure safe systems of work in line with current Health and Safety policies.
To observe departmental and Trust policies and procedures and report deviations from them to appropriate staff, resolve these issues and feedback non-compliance to appropriate staff.
To deputise for the Principal Pharmacists and cover the absence of other Senior Pharmacists when required.
To liaise with other senior Pharmacy staff in promoting the efficient use of staff.
To lead and facilitate pharmacist peer review meetings.
To assist in the recruitment of staff when required.
To participate in the staff appraisal system and undertake appraisal of staff/
To participate in the Emergency Duty Commitment.
To participate in extended hours/flexible working as required by the service, including 7-day service requirements.
To carry out any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Pharmacy.
Staff Development
Provide effective leadership to all staff and contribute to their leadership development.
To provide supervision and in-service training for all pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff.
To identify training needs and agree personal and professional development plans for staff in the speciality.
To participate in the formal service needs training for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and other pharmacy staff in the capacity of tutor or mentor.
To be responsible for the training of rotational pharmacists, trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff in the performance of their duties.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria Essential
GPhC registered MPharm or equivalent Minimum 3 years recent post registration experience of Hospital pharmacy practice Understanding of developments in Pharmacy practice and service delivery within the NHS IT Skills (competence in all basic software e.g. word, excel, power point) to meet needs of the post Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including formal presentations and reports
Desirable
Train the trainer course
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hillingdon Hospital
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)