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Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached We welcome applications from pharmacists who may not meet all the essential criteria or who have gained clinical experience in primary care.

Check prescriptions for clarity, safety and efficacy on wards, in dispensaries and the aseptic laboratory and when necessary take accurate drug histories to facilitate this. Query with, and provide the prescriber with appropriate information to effect a change in the prescription when clinically required, to ensure patients safety and effective therapy. In complex situations seeking the advice and support of a senior pharmacist. Provide a clinical pharmacy service to patients in the Trust following the departmental and Trust policies and procedures. These will include working to a framework of medicines management and clinical governance including the RPS hospital pharmacy standards. Provide information to nursing and medical staff on allocated wards on any aspect of medicines policy ensuring safe practice. Provide information to patients on allocated wards or in dispensaries concerning their medication and answer any resulting questions or queries. Provide when necessary, through checking dispensing or supervision of technicians, an efficient medication supply service from any of the pharmacy departments, including the aseptic laboratory. To work with the Senior Pharmacist(s) for the clinical areas to ensure effective medicines optimisation and management. This may include being responsible for audit work, attending meetings and education and training of ward staff. It will also involve ensuring the effective leadership and management of floor based teams, deputising for the Senior Pharmacist(s) as needed. To work with the Senior Pharmacist(s) for the clinical areas to develop policies, guidelines, audits, reports and research relating to the use of medicines within their area(s). Ensure patients discharge medication is accurate and dispensed in advance of the patients discharge, by writing the patients medication on the GP discharge prescription and conveying to the GP all necessary information concerning the patient medication to ensure a safe transfer to primary care. Reducing pharmaceutical waste by utilising patients own drugs in the discharge process For further details of the job role please see attached job description.

The postholder will provide the following to the wards and departments in emergency surgical services (not exhaustive): Provide and manage a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the wards and departments within emergency surgical services. To provide expert pharmaceutical advice regarding surgical patients who have complex drug regimes, polypharmacy and medicines adverse effect. Promote the safe, appropriate, and economic use of medications both within the pharmacy department and on the wards. To provide clinical and directorate support to the surgical services directorate. To develop and deliver innovative services that help improve the surgical patient journey and outcome. Implement local and national guidelines where appropriate e.g. NICE. To support the Trusts Medication Safety Officer and Pharmacy Governance lead with the medicines optimisation and governance agenda. Participate in the training of pharmacists, ward-based technicians, undergraduate students, doctors and nurses. Take part in extended hours, weekends, and bank holiday out of hours services as required by departmental rotas. Please read the attached documents for more information regarding the detail of expected duties and personal specifications.

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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

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General Practice Be responsible and accountable for the clinical pharmacy service provided to the sub specialities listed above within the Medicine Directorate. Review prescriptions for accuracy and legality and identify actual or potential problems. Ensure the effective supply of medicines suitable for use as an inpatient and appropriately labelled for discharge if applicable. Ensure the effective outcomes of treatment with medicines. Monitor patients for potential and actual adverse effects of their medicines. Take steps to ensure patients understand the purpose of their medicines and deal with any practical issues that may prevent the optimal use of their medicines. Support the planning of patient discharge with respect to medication, including the transcription of requests for dispensing. Demonstrate professional accountability to patients. To act as a clinical role model within medicine and demonstrate the ability to provide high quality, safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of drugs in these patients. Provide highly specialist pharmaceutical care to patients including medication reconciliation on admission, at discharge, and medication review during inpatient stay. Participate in ward rounds to integrate into the multidisciplinary team and raise the pharmacy profile via contributions at consultant level. Manage the allocated patients medication and make appropriate referrals. Manage difficult and ambiguous problems. Demonstrate a whole-system patient-focused approach. Demonstrate advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement. Communicate highly complex issues in all areas of work including communication with medicine patients, patients having language difficulties and patients with physical and mental disabilities. Manage pharmaceutical care issues in palliative patients in a sensitive and empathetic way. Effectively deal with supply issues and liaise with the buying office as necessary in order to maintain necessary medication. Support all clinical staff in the use of medicines outside of the product licence (off label) and unlicensed medicines in the directorate in order to ensure that all medication use is of a high quality and safe. Develop recognition as a national and/or international pharmacy expert within the chosen medical speciality. Make appropriate referrals where necessary; ensure the clear and effective communication of patients pharmaceutical needs to other pharmacists and health care professionals both within the trust and in other health care environments Leadership Identify and promote best practice in medication use. Act as a role model for trainee pharmacists, specialist and junior pharmacists in their Medicine rotation. Ensure delivery of the clinical governance agenda in relation to drug use in medicine in order to minimise the number of drug related incidents. Motivate and inspire others (both within pharmacy and the directorate) in order to create and maintain a good working environment and facilitate staff retention. Proactively develop clinical pharmacy services in line with local and national objectives. Demonstrate innovation in the highly specialised chosen field within medicine pharmacy practice. Work collaboratively with pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management in the natural agenda for pharmacy services in accordance with the agreed objectives. Represent the Trust at appropriate medical speciality external meetings in order to network and share knowledge and experience with other pharmacists at a national level. Deputise for the Lead Divisional Pharmacist medicine when required. Refer to the attached job description for further details.

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To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

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Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional pharmacy team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. As part of your role, you will participate in a range of rotations: Acute medicine Gastroenterology / respiratory Cardiology / care of the elderly Stroke Surgery and orthopaedics You will get to work with a wider multidisciplinary team, including: Medical and surgical teams Specialist nurses Allied health professionals Nutrition team Pain team Hospice Your day-to-day duties will include: Clinical review of inpatients Providing clinical advice to other professionals Discharge facilitation Supporting the dispensary (a small portion of your day) Training and development opportunities are in good supply here. Whether youre interested in clinical or leadership development courses, we'll support you in finding the best way to grow. Well facilitate access to the fully-funded clinical diploma and prescribing courses at a university of your choice. Were passionate about supporting your wellbeing too. All new team members have a tailored induction and join our pharmacy buddy scheme. Youll have a dedicated buddy to help you find your feet in the first few days and weeks. Plus, theres Trust-wide events and activities focussed on your health and wellbeing. If you are ready for a fulfilling career change or seeking a supportive environment to expand your skills, were ready to welcome you. Apply now and be a part of a hospital team that values collaboration, education and patient-focussed care. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Henry Goss, Clinical Pharmacy Manager, 01271 322390 henrygoss@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists in General Practice. In this role they will be supported by the Medicines Management Lead who will develop, manage and mentor them. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy. The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s). The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services. The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.

Clinical Pharmacy Duties To assist the Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager to plan, manage, develop and deliver the pharmaceutical service to medical/surgical patients within the Trust in line with National strategy, in accordance with the changing needs of the NHS, the requirements of the Trust and taking into account feedback from users of the service. Act as a pharmaceutical resource for the Trusts patients, medical staff, pharmacy staff, nurses, midwives, non-medical prescribers etc. To work closely with pharmacy and other colleagues within local and national networks. To work closely with clinical pharmacy colleagues to support the safe use of medicines. To study for a Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) qualification and attain registered NMP status. As a Trust approved Independent Non-medical prescriber, prescribe medication where appropriate in accordance with personal formulary. To assist the department in producing and reviewing guidelines and policies. To analyse medicines expenditure across directorates as directed by Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager and to identify prescribing trends and potential prescribing cost saving initiatives. To produce reports of and present such findings at Directorate or Care Group level as required. To be involved in audit of current practice to identify compliance with e.g. antimicrobial prescribing or adherence to Trust guidelines, producing reports of results for presentation at a suitable forum. To critically evaluate and interpret all information obtained from all sources and to apply professional judgement, to provide clinically sound, unbiased, up-to-date, evaluated information. To apply sound professional judgement to complex legal and ethical issues and dilemmas. Be aware of changes to national policies, guidelines, NICE guidance and other medicines/health directives and recommend amendments to the formulary and medicines management policies as appropriate. Scan national medical and pharmaceutical news by using recognised medical and pharmaceutical databases and websites to identify current and future developments in the pharmaceutical care of surgical patients . CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to specified wards in accordance with professional, departmental and Trust policies. This will include: Taking drug histories on admission. Checking medical notes of each new patient to ascertain presenting complaint, past medical history, working diagnosis and relevant biochemical, haematological and microbiological test results to ensure safe and effective medicines use. Ensuring each medicine has an appropriate indication and that each diagnosis has appropriate therapy. Ensuring that existing therapy is safe to take with, and has not contributed to, the presenting complaint. Ensuring that new treatments are compatible with the patients conditions. Making recommendations on changes to drug therapy in line with the above. Reviewing recommendations in the light of new results and treatment plans. Advising on which medications to continue and which to stop during the peri-operative period, if appropriate. Monitoring for adverse drug reactions and submit yellow cards to the MHRA where appropriate. Advising on therapeutic drug level monitoring for specific drugs where appropriate. Ensuring compliance with formularies, policies and procedures. Educating patients about their drug therapy. Developing evidence based treatment protocols for use within specialities or across the Trust where appropriate. Providing advice on the availability of alternative formulations suitable for use in patients who are nil by mouth. Providing information on the use of drugs outside their licensed indications. Monitoring use and ensure adequate stock levels of crucial drugs on a daily basis. To participate in consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings where appropriate. Provide specialist pharmaceutical information to medical and nursing staff and patients in your speciality and to General Practitioners and other staff where appropriate. Liaise with General Practitioners and other primary care professionals to obtain accurate drug histories. Record clinical interventions in line with departmental policy. Report any drug errors you detect to the Chief Pharmacist or their deputy. Ensure that the appropriate error form and prescriber feedback are completed. Participate in the departmental therapeutic drug monitoring service, interpreting drug levels and providing advice to medical staff on appropriate dosage, including on call. Liaise with appropriate healthcare professionals within primary care to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources across the primary/secondary care interface and where necessary develop shared care protocols. Provide professional and legal supervision for a minimum of 5 hours per week to the dispensaries. Duties will include: Professional checking of inpatient requisitions, outpatient prescriptions and TTOs. Ensuring all prescriptions comply with the Medicines Act. Ensuring all prescriptions comply with the Misuse of Drugs Act where appropriate. Final checking of prescriptions for accuracy prior to release. Labelling and dispensing of medication as required. Providing advice to patients on how to take their medicines and potential side effects. Advice to Doctors, nurses and other professionals as required. Order, receive and dispense controlled drugs in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act. To develop competencies in designated specialities and deliver ward based clinical teaching to pharmacists, pre-registration Trainee Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within the Trust. Provide supervision of Trainee and junior pharmacists. Comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs within pharmacy and other areas of the hospital. To assist medical staff undertaking clinical trials that have been approved by the Ethical Committee and to arrange (under the direction of senior members of staff of the Pharmacy department) the necessary supplies and aspects of clinical trials protocols affecting the pharmaceutical service. Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of 'The Clinical Pharmacy Standards' across the pharmacy department. To act as a clinical tutor for pharmacists undertaking the Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy. To assist the the Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager in the recruitment of staff including participation on interview panels. To assist the department in the review of patient group directions. To undertake the 3 monthly ward controlled drugs checks in line with departmental policy. Return unwanted or patients own Controlled drugs from the wards in accordance with the departmental policy and the Misuse of Drugs Act. Assist in the delivery of pharmacist teaching of junior doctors. Participate in the training of medical and nursing staff and other paramedical disciplines either within or external to the Trust. Participate in individual performance review and the use of personal development plans including performing appraisals where appropriate. To participate in clinical audit and practice research as instructed by senior pharmacists within the department including presentation of results where appropriate. To assist in the organisation and participate in the weekly clinical. meetings and continuing professional development feedback sessions for the pharmacists. To attend appropriate training courses for pharmacists and to encourage other staff to undertake further training. To participate in Continuing Professional Development and Professional Revalidation as per department policy and national guidelines from the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). To assist other pharmacists in ensuring that work carried out in the pharmacy departments at Whiston and St Helens Hospitals is performed in accordance with the recommendation contained in the Guide to Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practice and its supplements; and the safe systems of work documentation. To comply with Health and Safety at Work legislation, COSHH Regulations, Data Protection Act and other appropriate legislation. To participate in a rota which enables the department to provide a full 7 day service. To participate in the on call, Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday and emergency duty rotas. To maintain the security of the in-patient and out-patient dispensaries especially whilst working alone (for example on call or whilst locking the department). To participate in the department late night and locking up rota and ensure the safe custody of all pharmacy keys in your possession both on and off site. To undertake any other related duties which may be required. Medicines Optimisation Work closely with the Chief Pharmacist and Pharmacy Leadership Team to develop and implement the Trusts Medicines Optimisation Strategy. Assist in the production of evidence based prescribing guidance. in your speciality. To work closely with key Trust and primary care colleagues to organise effective horizon scanning to identify and manage future. developments in medicines which will have impact within the Trust and local health economy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Leadership To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services as necessary. To lead clinical pharmacy services for patients treated within the Care Group in conjunction with thePrincipal Pharmacist. To propose and implement policies and procedures designed to improve the pharmacy service to patients in the Trust in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist in line with national and internationalconsensus guidelines. To lead and comment on policy and service changes and plans within the clinical pharmacy service and to contribute to, and participate in, pharmacy service developments in line with departmental and Trust policy To develop, implement, monitor and evaluate evidence-based prescribing guidelines and protocols for use both Trust wide and within Acute Speciality Medicine. To ensure services provided are in line with local and national policies, guidelines and frameworks To contribute and adhere to clinical pharmacy service standards. Clinical Responsibilities To act as a specialist practitioner within the field and as an expert pharmacist in the Care Group. To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for Care Group patients and more generally for allpatients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information usingexpert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionalson the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To actively participate in consultant ward rounds as appropriate. To participate in outpatient clinics, and assist in the further development of the pharmacists role inthis area. To undertake patient medication review sessions and patient reviews in outpatient clinics as necessary. Financial Management To support the Principal Pharmacist in monitoring drug expenditure within the Care Group and provide accurate expenditure information, with appropriate analysis, to the Clinical Director and General manager. To identify areas of potential cost-savings within the Care Group, and to implement systems to realise savings and contain prescribing costs. Using horizon scanning techniques identify future high cost medications. To support the development and implementation of policies to control drug expenditure and ensure cost-effective prescribing. Please refer to the attached job description for the main responsibilities associated with this role.