Job Description

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 part of a major investment in clinical pharmacy services we are looking for ambitious and dynamic pharmacists to join the "dedicated ward" pharmacist (DWP) team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.



Working predominantly on a single ward, you will build strong relationships across the multi-disciplinary team and will lead the prescribing of medicines during ward rounds and at discharge. 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.



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.



Provide dedicated ward pharmacy (DWP) services to a given ward or provide 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.



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



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 new '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 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 a named ward prioritising discharge, medicines optimisation and clinical economy.

Discharge:

Take a proactive approach to the management of ward discharges, to include prescribing of discharge medicines in line with local guidance



Work collaboratively with medical and nursing teams and Trust Operations Team to facilitate and expedite discharge



Ensure high quality patient counselling is delivered by the MDT during admission and at discharge



Support communication to GPs , community pharmacy and other primary care services

Medicines optimisation:

Undertake medicine optimisation activities in line with clinical specialty



Provide clinical pharmacy support to consultant ward rounds, MDT meetings and ward operational meetings



Work with prescribers and nursing teams to ensure high standards of medicines use including development and review of relevant guidelines



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:



Ensuring multidisciplinary ward team take a thorough approach to obtaining patients own medicines from home



Ensure the ordering and supply of medicines receives appropriate scrutiny



Provide and present reports to the MDT , ward team and pharmacy in relation to medicines expenditure



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