About this role
Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
To provide specialist pharmacy advice and training in the areas of HIV, and antibiotic stewardship to consultant & junior medical staff, nursing staff, pharmacy staff, other healthcare professionals, & patients/carers.
To assist in the provision of regular structured feedback to the HIV team regarding the safe and effective use of medicines and drug expenditure to facilitate service improvement.
To provide specialist pharmacy advice and training in the areas of HIV and antibiotic stewardship to consultant & junior medical staff, nursing staff, pharmacy staff, other healthcare professionals, & patients/carers.
Undertake and contribute to clinical audit and quality improvement within Pharmacy and the Specialties.
Main duties of the job
Providing core clinical pharmacy service to HIV patients and inpatients receiving antibiotics in line with the Trusts clinical pharmacy standards.
Support the Acute Care at Home pharmacist ward rounds, when required, to identify patients for home IV antibiotic management via the Acute Care at Home service.
Lead antibiotic stewardship ward rounds to optimise inpatient antibiotic prescribing.
Ensuring through clinical screening that high quality prescribing is provided on all reviewed patients.
Ensuring that pharmaceutical knowledge and skills are applied through proper medication reconciliation on admission, optimisation during their admission and input to the discharge process when appropriate.
Actively providing medicines information and medication counselling to health care professionals and patients and carers.
Working with medical staff to formulate medicine policies and guidelines that promote rational & economical prescribing. Monitoring practice to ensure policies and guidelines are adhered to.
Assist in the development and implementation of systems for within the Trust, to ensure the safe, economic and clinically effective use of antimicrobials in all patients in line with local and national initiatives.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description Job responsibilities
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Pharmacy Degree GPhC Registration Clinical diploma or equivalent or working towards
Desirable
Non-medical prescriber RPS membership
Experience Essential
Significant post registration covering a range of specialities Sufficient experience as a clinical pharmacist Clinical supervision or training of junior staff
Desirable
Experience of deputising for a more senior clinical pharmacist
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Treliske hospital
Truro
TR13LJ
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)