Job Description

University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) greatly values their pharmacy team and over the years it has continued to grow in strength and numbers. We are now pleased to offer an exciting 8a Surgical and Clinical Preceptor Pharmacist (Highly Specialist) post. The post holder will be a dynamic individual ready to provide expert leadership and knowledge, in safety and clinical governance.



The post holder will be at the forefront of providing pharmacy services optimising and improving the patient experience. It will be an opportunity to share expertise in a multidisciplinary setting and have valuable input into patient outcomes.

The post holder will:

P rovide an expert level of clinical pharmacy servi ces to surgical wards at PRH



D evelop and provide clinical practice education and training (experient i al learning) for foundation pharmacists and trainee pharmacists undertaking their rotations at PRH.



Be responsible for all aspects of medicines management to optimise patient's care involving the use of medication.



Be able to support the medicines governance quality improvement program when required .



If you are looking to drive your own career in an environment that supports your development in a captivating part of the UK then UHS could be the perfect fit for you.



You must be a Registered Pharmacist with a post graduate qualification and ideally experienced at specialist level.



The post holder will be required to have excellent communication skills and be expected to communicate with staff, patients and the widen MDT on complex issues and medicine safety.



Contribute to policies and procedure development in relation to prescribing and medicines management within the surgery division. They will support the Divisional Lead of Surgery in achieving standards set out in the Pharmacy Operational Plan.



Monitor drug expenditure and management and be involved in cost improvements.



To co-ordinate pharmacy input into audits within surgery and complete reports and/or present results of audits to the multi-disciplinary team.



Line management and/or practice supervisor of trainee pharmacist, band 6 and band 7 pharmacists as required when in surgery rotations at PRH.



Post holder to manage, provide, co-ordinate and evaluate clini cal pharmacy services to surgery .



The post holder will be responsible for the evaluation of new drugs within surgery for pre sentation to the Medicines Governance Committee (MGC) . The post holder will monitor use of drug following approval and challenge instances where the drug is not prescribed in accordance with the term s set by the MGC.



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.



Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust



Communication



Communicates to resolve ambi gu ities relating to care of medical patient's medicines across the primary / secondary care interface. Actively works to improve t he 'transfer of care' of medical patients across the interface with the view to reducing medication related readmissions .



Effectively communicate with other members of the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective transfer and handover



Communicates complex information to patients and colleagues in a clear and concise way



Maintain contact with appropriate specialists and groups both nationally and locally to enable best practice to be identified and incorporated into UHSussex practice



Service Delivery and Improvement



To lead in the development and evaluation of new and existing clinical pharmacy servi ces within surgery at PRH . Where appropriate to take the lead in the identification of the need for services and in the evaluation of new services implemented .



To report and where appropriate investigate and manage medication related errors via the Datix system in accordance with trust policy.



The post holder is responsible for the pharmacy contribution to policies and procedures regarding prescribing and medicines management i ssues within surgery as appropriate .



To support the Divisional Lead for Surgery in identifying , developing and managing the achievement of the standards set out in the Pharmacy Operational plan



To monitor , evaluate and project future drug usage and expenditu re for medicine at UHSussex East. Produce financial reports as required by the Divisional Lead for surgery and the Associate Director of Operations for the Division .



To identify areas where drug expenditure may be minimised and negotiate/influence practise within the multi-disciplinary teams to realise these cost improvements.



To assist the specialities in applications for funding for new drugs and /or changes in prescribing practise which have financial implications and require additional f unding .



To co-ordinate pharmacy input into multi-disciplinary audit and pharmacy l ed audits within the surgery services. To produce written reports and /or presen t results of audit to the multi- disciplinary team. Where applicable to publish the results of such projects.



As a result of audit work make recommendations for policy/procedural changes and lead on implementation of any changes within surgery and across the Trust.



Will be required to work in the dispensary at PRH to provide professional support and to provide pharmacy services (clinical and supply) for in-patients, out-patients and patients participating in clinical trials to fulfil the clinical and legal requirements of a dispensary service



Will be required to participate in the PRH Saturday and bank holiday rota with the view to being involved in the development, i mplementation and delivery of 7 day clinical pharmacy services to the PRH acute floor



Will be required to participate in out of hours emergency duty services if there is a service need



People Management and Development



The post holde r will act as a role model for specialist clinical pharmacists, rotational pharmacists and trainee pharmacists and all other members of the pharmacy team



The post holder will act as a mentor for rotational pharmacists and trainee pharmacists who are undertaking rotations at PRH, including those in frailty and surgery .

To include regular peer review to share working practice and provide informal feedback , identifying individual clinical education needs and learning objectives , and the facilitation of post graduate assessments.

To act as a designated supervisor for a trainee pharmacist as required



To line manage band 7 and band 6 pharmacists as required .



To undertake individual performance review and objective setting with the named pharmacist and be responsible for all personnel issues for this post holder.



To act as a practice supervisor of band 7 pharmacists and trainee pharmacists in surgery providing developmental feedback during a period of training and assessment and to be able to identify and support those trainees requiring additional assistance including interfacing with employment performance management procedures



To co-ordinate and participate in the provision of education for pharmacy staff and members of the multidisciplinary team on medicines management issues within surgery.



To participate in pharmacy's input into F1 and F2 training for speciality, this will involve working with the Trust's Clinical Tutors and Medical School as appropriate



To teach junior doctors good prescribing practices according to legal and trust requirements and to reduce clinical risk.



To participate in the provision of clinical pharmacy education for pharmacy undergraduate s at the University of Brighton



To contribute t o a work-based learning culture



Patient Care Delivery



To manage, provide, co-ordinate and evaluate clini cal pharmacy services to surgery .



This role includes provision of ward-based p harmacy services to medical patients as a highly specialist clinical pharmacy practitioner encompassing:



Partici pation in consultant led ward rounds



Medication reconciliation and review



Identification of patients who need additional help with their medication



Prompt identification, preparation of patients for early discharge and where possible complete the discharge process at ward level. Accurately document information relating to medications initiated or discontinued following admission and the follow up required



Counselling on changes to medication regimens and high risk drugs e.g. warfarin

To evaluate the clinical appropriateness, safety and legality of prescriptions based on the patients' disease, co-morbidities and other medication and treatment taken, contacting the prescriber to make agreed changes as appropriate and clearly documenting rationale and agre ed actions in the medical notes



To provide professional support to the ward based technical pharmacy staff and supervise the daily provision of technical pharmacy services to the surgery service with the senior pharmacy technician



Provide expert medicine information, and act as a resource on pharmaceutical care issues to other healthcare colleagues and patients within surgery.



The post holder will be responsible for the evaluation of new drugs within surgery for pre sentation to the Medicines Governance Committee (MGC) . The post holder will monitor use of drug following approval and challenge instances where the drug is not prescribed in accordance with the term s set by the MGC.



To provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy expertise to sen ior clinical staff of the multi- disciplinary team wit hin surgery to enable implementation of local and national standards including national service frameworks, NICE guidance and Healthcare Commission recommendations. In addition to, maintain , develop and implement prescribing guidelines for the Trust and the local health economy in line with evidence based medicine.



To take the lead in the provision of clinical pharmacy expertise for the identification and management of risk issues wit hin surgery , with particular reference to risks associated with medication. To act as a resource for the directorate in investigation of clinical incidents and complaints regarding medication. To contribute to the clinical governanc e agenda in surgery and pharmacy.



Learning and Development



Attend mandatory training updates as required.



Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.



Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.



Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager



Participate in the Trust's appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.



To take responsibility for own continuing professional developm ent (CPD) and maintain an up-to- date portfolio of evidence to meet the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain's requirements for CPD



This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.



The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.