Clinical Pharmacist: Ward Care, Trials & Teaching in Wigan

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist

Job Details:

• Posting Date: 12 January 2024
• Salary: £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year
• Additional Salary Information: £35,392.00 – £42,618.00 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Closing Date: 25 January 2024
• Location: Wigan, WN1 2NN
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: C9302-24-0026

Summary: As a vital member of our Clinical Pharmacy Team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional Clinical Pharmacy Services to patients. The role includes a commitment to dispensaries, ensuring the highest professional standards. In the absence of a more senior Pharmacist, you will take professional responsibility for the dispensary, supervising technicians, assistants, and pre-registration pharmacists. Rotational training across major clinical areas, compliance with Medicines Law, CQC requirements, and internal audit, along with completion of a Clinical Pharmacy Diploma, are integral aspects of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize patients based on clinical and pharmaceutical needs.
• Obtain and validate patient medication histories.
• Provide advice to clinicians on necessary changes to patient medication.
• Analyze medicine charts, making appropriate endorsements in line with Pharmacy standards.
• Ensure compliance with VTE and antimicrobial prescribing guidelines.
• Dispense, accuracy check, and hand out prescriptions in line with departmental procedures.
• Communicate medication-related information to patients and healthcare staff.
• Contribute to cost efficiencies by advising on medication usage aligned with formularies or guidance.
• Control pharmacy stock effectively and assist in medication ordering and issuing.
• Participate in clinical trials and conduct Controlled Drugs audits.
• Assist in developments, project work, audit, and surveys as directed.

Communications and Key Working Relationships:

• Collaborate with health professionals on the ward to deliver high standards of care.
• Liaise with other pharmacy team members to ensure clinically effective services.
• Refer to more senior pharmacists in the team when appropriate.
• Provide ward cover for other clinical teams or senior colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Handle cash, prescription charges, and issue relevant receipts.
• Sign orders for pharmaceutical products, including controlled drugs.
• Organize work patterns and supervise staff within the framework provided.
• Ensure staff understand and implement relevant procedures.
• Proactively manage risks in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Provide teaching sessions to healthcare professionals and pre-registration pharmacists.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please visit NHS Jobs.

We encourage candidates to submit their applications by the closing date of 25 January 2024.