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    Clinical Pharmacist - London, United Kingdom - Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

    Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
    Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Band 7 Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist Post - 23 month secondment cover.


    The post-holder will deliver, develop and support the clinical pharmacy services in a variety of different specialties within the pharmacy department on a rotational basis.

    The post holder at the Royal Free hospital will cover a variety of areas of pharmacy including Patient Services, Clinical Services/E+T, Cardiology, Surgery, ITU, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Commissioning, and HIV with the aim of enhancing knowledge and skills and allowing progression towards a more senior role.

    To line manage and support more junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the team

    Training and support will be given in all rotations to ensure you meet the requirements for FS2.


    Delivery of a high quality, ward-based pharmacy service including drug supply, review of highly complex medication regimens, medicine reconciliation and discharge planning.

    Identifying the risks of medicines use within the specialties and assist in implementing strategies to minimise them.
    Ensure compliance with local and national policies e.g., medicines policy, NICE guidelines.

    Participate in specialist pharmacy clinics in certain clinical areas.


    You will also be expected to participate in the out of hours, weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department.

    Outside of working hours the on-call pharmacist is solely responsible for providing a pharmacy service to the hospital including advice on medicines and emergency supply.

    It comprises Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free Hospitals and more than 30 services in the community.

    Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives:

    excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.


    The Trust takes pride as one of the major specialist centres for infectious diseases, liver and renal transplants, breast and plastic surgery, myeloma, and neuroendocrine tumours.

    Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

    We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.


    The Pharmacy department is a friendly, progressive, and expanding unit dedicated to providing the highest standards of pharmaceutical care and service in this internationally renowned teaching hospital.

    Quality improvement and cost-effective, safe use of medicines is at the forefront of everything we do.
    To contribute to the development of clinical pharmacy services in line with local and national objectives.
    To contribute to and assist with the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the specialist area.
    To undertake and support relevant project work.
    To provide high-quality ward based clinical pharmacy service according to the Trust agreed standards including:
    Medicines reconciliation
    Advice on dosage, side-effects, cautions, and monitoring required
    Monitoring the effectiveness and appropriateness of medication
    Involvement in discharge planning and provision of discharge medication
    Undertaking medicines management responsibilities at ward level in line with CQC requirements

    To promote high-quality, cost-effective prescribing and to challenge inappropriate prescribing.

    To ensure medicines are used appropriately, safely, and cost-effectively in accordance with Trust policy, standard operating procedures, and medicines legislation.

    To participate in ward-based clinical audits, quality improvement projects and the development and implementation of treatment protocols and guidelines for the use of medicines within clinical areas.

    To develop their clinical pharmacy knowledge, skills, and experience to meet service standards and the needs of patients and healthcare staff.


    Identification of areas of risk
    Ensuring all aspects of prescribing, storage and administration of medicines comply with local policies

    To research and critically evaluate published medical literature in support of Medicines Information and Drugs and Therapeutic Committee activities.

    To contribute to the development of procedures and protocols relevant to the role e.g. clinical pharmacy procedures, relevant dispensary based procedures.

    To identify local and national changes in prescribing practice that may impact on clinical practice and the drugs budget.

    To contribute to the pharmacy cost improvement initiatives.

    Education and Training

    To contribute to the departmental appraisal and development programme for junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Assisting with the competency-based training of junior pharmacy staff
    Contributing to the development of training packages for junior pharmacy staff
    Help in setting objectives or updating rotation objective training packages for junior pharmacy staff (including Band 6 pharmacists and technicians)
    Supervision and support of junior pharmacists at ward level
    Act as an educational supervisor/practice supervisor for junior pharmacists
    Contribute to the education and training of pharmacy, medical, nursing staff and other healthcare workers.

    To deputise for more senior members of the clinical pharmacy team, as required.

    To act as an effective role model and provide advice and support on clinical pharmacy issues to junior pharmacists and members of the multi-disciplinary team.


    Day to day clinical management of the of the satellite pharmacies depending upon the rotation.

    The post-holder will offer an information source for all hospital staff and patients on the optimum use of medicines.

    Analysis and interpretation of medicines information to provide advice to clinicians and healthcare professionals and ensure that this information is utilised in a systematic and appropriate way to optimise patient care.

    To answer requests for medical information from health care professionals from within

    To participate in the maintenance and development of electronic systems for the collection, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information in the MA centre in accordance with UKMI standards including the electronic in-house enquiry database.

    To provide induction and training in all aspects of MA to new pharmacy staff.
    To prioritise and participate in day-to-day management and workload in the MA centre including supervising junior staff
    Co-ordinate regular weekly clinical meetings for continuing education of all pharmacy staff (drug lunches, case presentations etc).
    To research and critically evaluate published medical literature in support of Medicines Information and Drugs and Therapeutic Committee activities

    To support relevant medical, nursing and pharmacy staff to ensure that trials within the specialist area are run efficiently and effectively in line with trial protocol.

    To participate and support consultant or specialist pharmacists on their research areas in data collection and interpretation
    Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
    Commenced Postgraduate at Certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent

    Postgraduate Qualification at certificate level in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalence
    Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

    Demonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacy
    Comprehensive Band 6 rotation
    Experience of training

    Effective pharmaceutical skills
    Ability to work alone and as part of a team
    Computer literate
    Previous experience of delivering training to junior colleagues
    Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
    Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
    Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
    Royal Free Hospital Pharmacy Site
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