Job summary Come work with us!This is a great opportunity to join our friendly pharmacy team at University Hospitals of Derby and department is progressive, supportive and provides ample opportunities forgrowth and development.As a key member of the multidisciplinary Frail Elderly Assessment Team (FEAT) you will be working alongside other clinicians whilst providing an enhanced clinical pharmacy service and utilising independent prescribing skills to assist the team to ensure high quality, safe and timely management of patients.
Additionally you will provide support for the acute medicine business unit for 2 days per week.This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a supportive, friendly and approachable team of dedicated advanced clinical pharmacists & technicians.
We are a pro-active team; encourage research and personal development and most recently, the team was a 2024 finalist for the HSJ Patient Safety Awards.You will work collaboratively with the FEAT MDT and the well established pharmacy team working in the admissions areas.
We are also actively involved in training and education of pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff.
We aim to provide the best care for our patients and fully support our team members personal development to achieve this.The post holder will work 3 days per work with the FEAT service & 2 days per week working with the acute medicine pharmacy service.We look forward to receiving your applications and meeting you.
Main duties of the job Ensuring the quality, accuracy and safety of prescribing in a busy clinical area with a high patient turnover.Attend ward rounds and support the MDT with on-the-spot clinical advice and implementation of prescribing decisions, promoting use of Trust and national clinical guidelines and optimising patient medication where possible.Help support quality, safety and timeliness of prescribing at discharge and to facilitate effective communication of medication changes to GPs and primary care teams.Provide pharmacy cover to the admissions areas as necessary.To assist the Divisional Lead Pharmacist to recruit, develop and motivate staff to maximise performance and delivery of service objectives.Provide line management for Pharmacist staff as required The successful candidate will be motivated and able to cope with the pace and demands that a busy acute medicine service presents.
We see pharmacist independent prescriber status as a critical part of this role but will accept applications from candidates currently working towards this or willing to undergo training to achieve this qualification.Closing date of applications: 26 November 2024Interview date: 10 December 2024 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification.
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Able to articulate information and present clearly to healthcare staff, patients and members of the public.
Ability to influence senior & junior healthcare staff (pharmacy, medical, nursing staff and managers) therapeutic decisions.
Demonstrable leadership skills - role model for clinical pharmacists.
Effective computer / IT knowledge and skills.
Desirable Training in influencing and negotiating skills.
Training in leadership skills Knowledge, training and experience Essential Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy plus additional demonstrable pre-registration training, portfolio-based experience and final examination.
PG Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Significant post-registration hospital practice experience including specialist clinical pharmacy practice in a relevant area.
Wide-ranging clinical pharmacy experience and expert knowledge and ability to use research findings to develop services and patient care.
Non-medical prescribing qualification within specialist area of practice relevant to acute admissions.
Statutory regulatory membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable Membership of other organisations ( RPSGB, Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists, etc) Higher degree Masters, DPharm or management.
Patient care and service development Essential Provides safe, effective and timely services to individual patients Regular clinical pharmacy practice within specialist clinical area.
Ability to identify and manage risk Plans and organises performance indicators and audit.
Ability to effect and manage change Desirable Experience in service planning and project management in short-medium term.
Prior experience managing change