Job SummaryThe post holder will gain experience in various rotations such as Clinical Pharmacy services including Outpatient, Daycare, Medicines Information, and Paediatric Patients at the Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre (RDCEC). This includes pharmacy services at Moorfields City Road site and the various satellite pharmacies across the Moorfields North and South networks.
The post holder must be enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn new skills. Participation will also be required in late duties and Saturdays on a rotational basis depending on service requirements.
We welcome applicants from newly qualified Pharmacists and those with a previous experience in Community Pharmacy.
Main Duties of the JobAssist in the provision of a patient-focused clinical Pharmacy service to wards and departments throughout the Trust and its network sites.
To provide a Clinical Pharmacy and Dispensing service for patients in the Outpatient and Daycare settings including clinical areas where private practice is undertaken, and in the Paediatric Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre (RDCEC) as well as a rotation within the Moorfields network site satellite pharmacies.
To assist in the provision of the specialist Ophthalmic Medicines Information Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the department's structured band 6 training programme.
About Us- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
Job Responsibilities- Act as responsible Pharmacist and professional lead in dispensary services (outpatients and day care).
- Ensure safety and security of staff and drugs within the Pharmacy department.
- Ensure compliance with current legislation under the Medicines Act for dispensing, supply and sale of medicines. Monitor for fraudulent prescriptions and ensure that prescription charges are taken, where appropriate.
- Manage and prioritise workload within the dispensary. Assist in organisation of the rotas within the department.
- Perform clinical checks on prescriptions. Ensure that medicines are prescribed in accordance with the Trust formulary. Ensure that relevant patient monitoring is undertaken where required for certain drugs, e.g., immunosuppressant drugs.
- Perform accuracy checks on dispensed medicines. Dispense prescriptions when necessary.
- Counsel patients on appropriate use of their medicines provide advice on drug doses, possible side effects and how to obtain further supplies, if required.
- Deal with queries and/or complaints from patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensure accurate record keeping, e.g. for Controlled Drugs and Named Patient drugs. Be responsible for regular Controlled Drug checks and ensure that the storage and record keeping standards for all drugs are adhered to at all times.
- Report medication incidents and Pharmacy interventions on the Trust incident reporting system.
- Collect money for prescriptions (where applicable) and invoices and reconcile the cash register money collection at the end of the day.
- To generate invoices and manage invoice queries for private outpatient and/or discharge prescriptions using the Compucare system.
- Communicate with primary care colleagues, e.g. GPs and community Pharmacists regarding queries and continuation supply.
Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationEssential- Pharmacy degree, MPharm or equivalent
- Registered with GPhC
- 1 year pre-registration training
Desirable- Certificate/diploma in pharmacy practice
ExperienceEssential- Recent Pharmacy experience
Desirable- Experience working in a hospital Pharmacy
- Experience working in the field of ophthalmology
- Experience in Medicines Information
KnowledgeEssential- Good clinical knowledge and sound decision making
SkillsEssential- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer DetailsEmployer name: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Moorfields Eye Hospital - City Road and Network Sites, London, EC1V 2PD, United Kingdom
For questions about the job, contact:Deputy Chief Pharmacist
Amani El-Bushra
amani.el-bushra1@nhs.net
02072533411
