What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Pharmacist Family Services & Surgery (Maternity Cover) position at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
Job summary
Pharmacy Department
Advanced Clinical Pharmacist : Family Services and Surgery (Maternity Cover)
Full Time ( WTE) - one year. Secondments considered.
We are looking for a forward thinking, motivated pharmacist to join our expanding team. You will work directly with our Advanced Pharmacists who have experience and practice depth having worked across different practice sectors and in leading teaching hospitals UK wide. As part of the pharmacy team you will have the opportunity to work across a range of surgical and family services specialities and gain experience with the pain and nutrition teams.
Key responsibilities include :
Supporting provision of the clinical pharmacy service to Critical Care and the High Dependency Unit
Supervision and support to our medicines management technicians and Foundation & Specialist pharmacists
Working as an independent prescriber
Financial reporting, formulary management, horizon scanning and implementation of national guidance
Review of incident reports and DATIX to improve processes and practice to ensure safer medicines use
Contributing to the training and development of medical, nursing and allied healthcare professionals
You will be a non-medical independent prescriber or working towards this qualification.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering clinical pharmacy services to a range of specialties including patients in Level 2 / 3 beds. You will be committed to a high standard of medicines management and demonstrate excellent communication and mentoring skills.
The role requires strong prioritisation and time management skills to enable you to work efficiently and effectively as part of the wider healthcare team. You will demonstrate the highest level of commitment to patient safety and be committed to delivering outstanding medicines management.
The clinical pharmacy team comprises clinical pharmacists, medicines management technicians and trainees. You will be a highly valued member of the Critical Care and Pharmacy teams, a role model and mentor for foundation pharmacists.
About us
Our staff are our greatest asset so your growth and development is prioritised. Training and development opportunities are fully supported to enable all staff to achieve their potential.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff. Applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share will be considered. Please call to talk to us about the opportunities available.
There is the possibility that accommodation can be provided on site.
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, award winning, modern hospital situated within walking distance of the historic town centre of Dorchester and a stones throw from wonderful sandy seaside in Weymouth. As a Trust we employ over 3,000 staff and provide acute hospital services to a population of around 250,000 across Weymouth, Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset and the Isle of Purbeck. In addition we provide renal services for patients throughout Dorset and South Somerset.
Dorchester has Roman roots, is an original medieval market town and offers the new Brewery Square and 1610 leisure complex as vibrant and sophisticated leisure and shopping opportunities.
Direct trains link London (, Weymouth (10mins) and the South West including Bristol and Bath. The Jurassic Coastline, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the National Sailing Academy are only eight miles away. Take a look at Visit Dorset to see what the area has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post includes weekend working, a weekly late duty and participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota.
For further details / informal discussions contact :
Call us direct on Tel : 01305 254316 and speak to one of our team including
Ursula Gotel Principal Pharmacist Surgery and Family Services Division, (working hours Mon, Tue (08 : 30 - 14 : 00), Thur, Fri (08 : 30 17 : 00)
Celina Tadel Principal Pharmacist Urgent and Integrated Care Division, (working hours Tue-Fri (09 : 00 - 15 : 00))
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Completion of a Master's degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC or NI)
- A minimum of four years post-registration experience in pharmacy
- Demonstrable evidence of competence in advanced clinical practice, including medicine and surgery and a further area of practice
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, or satisfactory evidence of equivalent competence, as demonstrated within a practice portfolio
- Identifies areas where non-medical prescribing may be applicable to advanced practice
- Meets expected levels of practice as defined by others
- Demonstrates the ability to deliver a clinical pharmacy service to a defined area
- Able to utilise a variety of pharmacy computer systems
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
