Band 7 - Senior dispensary pharmacist, Pharmacy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled, innovative and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our Dispensary team. We are looking for a proactive, motivated and ambitious Senior Dispensary Pharmacist to co-ordinate the clinical screening of work within the dispensary, working closely with the dispensary team to manage the daily workflow through the department. They will provide training to pharmacists rotating through the dispensary, as well as acting as a professional lead and role model for the dispensary workforce. Core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 : 45 am to 5 : 15 pm. Main duties of the job To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient, and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for the patients of West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. To provide a clinical pharmacy service to in-patients and outpatients. To partake in specialised clinical pharmacy duties on the Ambulatory Care Unit and Medical Assessment Unit. Providing prescribing advice and support to junior medical staff. Educating patients about their medicines. Training of medical and nursing staff. Supervision and training of junior and Foundation trainee pharmacists, technicians and assistants. Participation in clinical audit and practice research., To ensure that drugs utilised reflect the recommendations, the policies and formulary at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust. To clinically screen and check clinical trial prescriptions in the absence of the clinical trials pharmacist. To be involved in the recruitment, retention and development of staff through appraisal. To work with the dispensary manager to implement and update dispensary procedures, engaging all stakeholders as appropriate. To participate and design dispensary related audits and data collection. To work with the operational and EPR teams to develop new ways of working. To participate late duty / weekend rotas & Bank Holiday rotas as required To carry out any other duties as required by the Pharmacy Operations Manager.

• MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree).
• GPhC registration.
• Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
Desirable Diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent). Knowledge : Essential Essential
• Good computer skills.
• Good clinical practice knowledge
• Understanding of national and local pharmacy issues.
• NHS organisational structure.
Desirable
• A solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing).
• Appropriate applications of clinical knowledge and effective pharmaceutical care skills.
Experience : Essential Essential
• Experience in a busy dispensary as a pharmacist.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients.
Desirable
• Post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services.
• Project management.
• Training Pre-reg Pharmacists and Junior Staff.
• Audit / research and development.
  
  With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.