Job Description

12 months fixed term



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 for a 12 month fixed term period



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 centred 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.



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