Job summary
Are you a clinical pharmacist looking to embed yourself into the multi-disciplinary team, to influence prescribing at the point of decision making, and make a real difference to patient care by optimising medicines? As a result of successful career progression we are looking for ambitious and dynamic pharmacist to join our clinical pharmacy team.

We have a well-established Dedicated Ward Pharmacist (DWP) model at Chesterfield Royal realising the significant benefits to our patients. Enhanced medicines optimisation, facilitating safe and effective patient flow and transition of care are key priorities of the DWP team. We are looking for pharmacists who will embrace these priorities and put patient centered care at the heart of all their activity.

Good communication, time management and analytical skills will be required and the ability to work effectively and communicate within a team. You will also contribute to the provision of weekend pharmacy services, again working at ward level.

Main duties of the job
Provide dedicated ward pharmacy (DWP) services to a given ward or provide DWP backfill across a range of medical and surgical specialties. DWPs key performance areas include: supporting ward rounds to influence clinical and cost effective prescribing; managing the process of discharge prescribing improve patient flow and ensuring optimal safe transfer of care around medicines. You will also be supported by an innovative group of medicines management technicians.

The role will enable you to develop your clinical, leadership and management skills to the highest level. The DWP program works across a range of medical and surgical wards to provide broad clinical experience.

There are also opportunities to undertake clinical supervision and mentoring, service evaluations and audits to develop your skills and aid your career progression.

About us
The pharmacy team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital is modern, pro-active, forward-thinking and well respected both locally and nationally. We have won individual and team awards for innovation and clinical excellence.

Chesterfield Royal is North Derbyshire's only acute district general hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services. We're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, well-resourced and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as 'Good'. Our vision is to be an outstanding provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care to our patients and being a great place to work for our people.

All employees have access to the 'award winning' Health and Wellbeing Hub. The Hub is a free 24/7 on-site facility supporting both the physical and mental wellbeing of all colleges. This includes a fully equipped gym, counselling rooms, changing room and shower facilities.

Job responsibilities
Job purpose

• The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to patients
• They will oversee the use of medicines in terms of safety, efficacy, efficiency and economy
• To identify and address medicines governance issues that arise from clinical service delivery

Key Result Areas
These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job:

• To provide clinical pharmacy services to award prioritising discharge, medicines optimisation and clinical economy.
• Discharge:

1. Take a proactive approach to the management of ward discharges, to include prescribing of discharge medicines in line with local guidance
2. Work collaboratively with medical and nursing teams and Trust Operations Team to facilitate and expedite discharge
3. Ensure high quality patient counselling is delivered by the MDT during admission and at discharge
4. Support communication to GPs, community pharmacy and other primary care services

Medicines optimisation:

1. Undertake medicine optimisation activities in line with clinical specialty
2. Provide clinical pharmacy support to consultant ward rounds, MDT meetings and ward operational meetings
3. Work with prescribers and nursing teams to ensure high standards of medicines use including development and review of relevant guidelines
4. Review & investigate medicines incidents and liaise with the ward team to adopt changes in practice where necessary

• Take a lead role in managing ward based medicines expenditure, to include:

1. Ensuring multidisciplinary ward team take a thorough approach to obtaining patients own medicines from home
2. Ensure the ordering and supply of medicines receives appropriate scrutiny
3. Provide and present reports to the MDT, ward team and pharmacy in relation to medicines expenditure
4. Contribute to the pharmacy clinical economy group agenda

• To undertake independent prescribing practice to patients within the specialty in accordance with agreed objectives / guidelines
• To contribute to the delivery and development of clinical pharmacy services across the Trust
• Actively participate within the multi-disciplinary and clinical pharmacy team
• To act as a source of expert advice on prescribing and medicines optimisation to medical and nursing staff within a defined clinical area
• To provide supervision, training and tuition of pre-registration students and pharmacists, including tutoring for the MSc/Diploma in clinical pharmacy.
• To participate in clinical audit and other initiatives aimed at assuring high quality prescribing and pharmacy practice, within the context of Quality Governance
• To provide training and education to other healthcare professionals.
• To provide professional supervision to technical and supporting staff and to undertake the role of Responsible Pharmacist when required

General Responsibilities

• To undertake any training (managerial and professional) identified by staff appraisal
• To participate in on call duties, weekend and Bank Holiday working in accordance with agreed rotas and needs of the department
• In the event of a disruptive incident, all Trust employees may be required to attend work if they are fit and well and able to do so in line with business continuity and major incident plans
• To maintain confidentiality at all times relating to patients, staff and the Trust
• To actively participate in the Staff Appraisal Process
• To be familiar and comply with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol
• Maintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policies

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• MPharm
• Working towards Diploma/MSC Clinical Pharmacy
• GPHC registration

Desirable

• GPHC Registration as Independent Prescriber

Experience
Essential

• 18 month post registration in acute hospital Pharmacy
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Experience of influencing cost and quality of prescribing
• Experience of service improvement

Desirable

• Experience of Residency/On-Call
• Experience of MDT working and Ward Rounds

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Wide Ranging clinical skills/knowledge
• Teaching Skills
• Communication and Time Management Skills
• Working with iniative and autonomy

Desirable

• Staff Management/Supervision experience
• Awareness of current issues in medicines optimisation

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Communication and Influencing Skills
• Reliable and Concientious
• Resilience

Trust Values
Essential

• Demonstrates CARE Values

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.