About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team on a full-time, fixed-term basis as an Advanced Pharmacist for Women's Services and Medicines Information.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide specialist clinical pharmacy services within Women's Services while supporting the Trust-wide Medicines Information service.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, provide expert pharmaceutical advice, support staff development, and contribute to the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an experienced specialist pharmacist who is responsible for assisting the Pharmacy Team Leader for Surgery, in delivering, developing, evaluating and the day-to-day management of clinical pharmacy services to Women Services.
To support the Pharmacy Team Lead for Governance in the provision of a safe, efficient and comprehensive medicines information service.They will provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters, undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with medicines legislation.
They will facilitate and support medicines optimisation 'putting the patient at the centre of their care' and delivering optimal quality, value and outcomes from medicines use.
The post holder will participate in clinical audit and practice research in their area of speciality.
The post holder (where qualified) may also work under this job description as a fully independent pharmacist prescriber in an agreed area of competency to meet the local needs of patients and the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
The post holder is expected to act as a role model in line with corporate & departmental objectives, NHS plan and the ICB system priorities.
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications: Essential
MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree). MRPharmS - GB. Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent). MSc/Diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent experience). Management Training. Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
Management Qualification. Independent Prescribing.
Knowledge: Essential
Prescription Monitoring. Computer and IT literate. Need for confidentiality. Well-developed therapeutic and clinical pharmacy knowledge in appropriate area. Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy issues. Critical appraisal skills. Preparation of written reports and procedures. NHS organisational structure. Knowledge of non-medical prescribing legislation and governance.
Desirable
Health & Safety.
Experience: Essential
Post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy. Experience in providing clinical pharmacy to Women's services and Medicines Information. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Training pre-reg pharmacists and junior staff. Audit/research and development.
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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Cross Site
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)