Rotational Pharmacist - Band 6/7 in Epsom

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Epsom & St Helier Staff Bank is looking for an experienced Band 7 Bank Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Rotational) to join their team. The role provides a co‑ordinated, broad‑based, cost‑effective and efficient pharmaceutical service. You will promote safe, legal, rational and economic use of medicines and allied products to all clients. In addition, you will serve as Senior Pharmacist for each six‑month rotation, liaising with the Principal pharmacist for that area or the senior pharmacy management team.

• To further develop managerial skills and expertise by working to objectives agreed with the rotation leads and the Deputy Chief Pharmacist.
• To liaise closely with the maintenance and development of evidence based treatment guidelines/shared care protocols/patient group directions (PGDs), where appropriate, for the division and contribute to Pharmacy / Trust policies as required.
• To work in liaison with the pharmacy leads for each area to ensure changes to practice meet required standards and are applied Trust-wide.
• To deputise for the rotation leads, as the service to the rotational area, working with the pharmacy leads for that area to initiate improvements or changes as required.
• To report and investigate errors, complaints and incidents in line with Trust and departmental procedure.
• To undertake risk assessments and manage and report risk as required.
• To produce rotas for dispensary, ward cover and locking up.
• To undertake dispensing/checking of prescriptions for patients using the Pharmacy and Trust Computer Systems and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• To participate in the ward/clinical pharmacy service to wards to monitor prescriptions.

The post holder is required to:

• Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice.
• Work in other areas and on other sites in the Trust to cover for service needs.
• Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
• Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
• Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.
• Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.
• Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare for self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.
• Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trust’s policies.
• Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holder’s duties.
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), maintaining own CPD portfolio.
• Participate in the Trust’s appraisal system.
• Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
• Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy.
• Comply with Duty of Candour principles.

This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent service development.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION:

• Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Pharmacy degree – MPharm
• Pre‑registration training
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent.
• Management training

EXPERIENCE:

• Post registration UK hospital experience
• Demonstrate evidence of excellent clinical knowledge and skills
• Experience of providing services to a broad variety of patients
• Medicines Information
• Staff management
• Staff appraisal/ assessment

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Good organisational skills‑self and others.
• Good time management
• Excellent communication skills‑verbal and written
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Problem solving skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to implement and manage change.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Proven teaching ability
• Appreciation of audit methods
• Team player
• Ability to be a role model for clinical and dispensary pharmacy practice.
• Knowledge of CMM, electronic prescribing and dispensing systems.
• Delivery of pharmaceutical care to a defined speciality
• Previous experience in delivering education and training
• Rota management

GENERAL:

• Professional
• Enthusiastic
• Sets high standards
• Acts as an excellent ambassador for pharmacy
• Reliable work record
• Commitment to CPD
• Work flexible hours
• Live within reasonable distance from hospital for on‑call
• Own transport
• Participate in late duty, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas to provide a 7 day service
• Current issues relevant to the rotations
• Demonstrate initiative
• Ability to implement and manage change
• Ability to plan and develop
• Customer care
• Good IT skills
• Project/practice research

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’ There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients. Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors. We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you’re attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND NOT BY POST. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK YOUR RECRUITMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS.

For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised. If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short‑listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve. Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.