- To lead in the pharmacy service in the absence of the PrincipalPharmacist to ensure services are of the highest standards of quality, areevidence based and meet the needs of the children.
- To manage, co-ordinate and provide day-to-day clinical pharmacy servicesto The Childrens Trust.
- To supervise the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distributionof medicines across the site.
- To ensure medication is procured in a safe, timely and cost-effectivemanner.
- To ensure the pharmacy is compliant with Pharmacy procedures andMedicines Management standards.
- Be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team in order to deliverand promote high quality, cost effective, child focussed pharmaceutical service.
- To undertake screening of prescription charts to monitor prescriptionsand provide pharmaceutical advice/drug information (such as choice ofmedications/dosage/side effects etc.) as appropriate to health careprofessionals, children/parents, to promote safe and effective use ofmedications.
- To identify potential risks to children when screening prescriptions andresolve relevant issues prior to dispensing.
- To provide evidence based clinical advice and information to theclinical team.
- To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication for children.
- To participate in discharge planning when appropriate including thepreparation and supply of TTOs at discharge.
- To participate in the training and development of medical, nursing, andother healthcare staff as appropriate.
- Ensure that stock levels are managed effectively, and all procurement isin line with The Childrens Trust Policy.
- Ensure the correct invoicing by pharmaceutical suppliers is received andgive support to the Clinical Director and Finance Department with anyqueries/discrepancies.
- To provide effective management of the pharmacy technician.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with the medical team.
- To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
- To have a customer focused attitude to the provision of pharmaceuticals.
- To communicate effectively and sensitively with children and familieswhen required. Governance and risk management
- Maintain professional standards in accordance with the General PharmaceuticalCouncil Codes of Professional Conduct, Ethics and Performance.
- To ensure services are provided in line with local and nationalpolicies, guidelines, and frameworks, ensuring compliance with standards inrespect of legislative requirements, including The Medicines Act 1968.
- Provide a medicines information service to consultants, junior doctors,nursing staff, patients, and carers.
- Play a key role in the delivery and monitoring the effectiveness of theMedicines Management Policy across the Trust.
- Manage complaints and take corrective actions as appropriate.
- Encourages appropriate incident reporting on IRAR.
- Participates in the investigation of incidents as appropriate.
- Ensure applicable risk assessments are carried out, documented appropriatelyand risks mitigated and reduced appropriately.
- To counsel children/parents regarding theirmedication.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.
- Maintain professional boundaries andprofessionalism at all times.
- Keep abreastof sector developments.
- Adheresto all health and safety guidelines, including infection prevention and control.
- Provide evidenceof a valid NHS Covid Pass or acceptable proof of Covid vaccination or medicalexemption and all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.
- Adhereto manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.
- Promotesthe health and safety of others.
- Uses the incident reporting and riskassessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions ifdirected.
- Responsible for identifying and mitigatingrisk within the work environment.
- Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with changeand overcoming challenges and problems.
- Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and usessupport network resource when or if necessary.
- Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience.
- Remains organised and focused when under pressure.
- Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructivefeedback.
- Motivates self and others. Person Specification
- Pharmacy degree MPharm or BSc Pharmacy equivalent.
- Registered pharmacist with GPhC ( 1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration).
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
- Understanding of national and local priorities.
- Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice.
- Good organisation skills for self and others.
- Able to problem solve and make decisions and take charge of events.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong influencing skills.
- Proven teaching ability.
- Be able to analyse and interpret complex clinical information.
- Be able to use available evidence to make sound judgements in relation to patient or drug specific issues.
- Paediatric experience including complex medication regimes.
- Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
- Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
- Highly motivated and reliable.
- Ability to demonstrate resilience in a demanding environment.
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Pharmacist, Band 7 - Tadworth, United Kingdom - The Children's Trust
Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist, t o join our Pharmacy Team. This role will require the successful candidate to lead a co-ordinated pharmacy service which meets the needs of the children, is cost effective and efficient. To assume responsibility for the clinical pharmacy service as identified and to supervise the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines, whilst supervising staff members in the delivery of the medicine management service. The post holder will promote the safe use of drugs and allied products.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more Read more below
Main duties of the job
Role Requirements
To lead in the pharmacy service in the absence of the Principal Pharmacist to ensure services are of the highest standards of quality, are evidence based and meet the needs of the children. Manage, co-ordinate and provide day-to-day clinical pharmacy services to The Childrens Trust, supervise the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines across the site and ensure medication is procured in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
About us
About Us
The Childrens Trust isthe UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providingexpert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialistcentre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via ourBrain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, weare located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of:Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do ishighly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuablerange of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment,enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for thoseexperiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.
We also offeradditional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlementsranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your lengthof service.
Other benefits includefree on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton trainstations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation(subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (whereapplicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and theopportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborativeenvironment.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Resource and Performance Management
Communication
Direct work with children and families
Professionalism
Health and Safety
Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Experience
Essential
Personal Qualities
Essential
