Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team. This role will require the successful candidate to lead a co-ordinated pharmacy service in a bank capacity which meets the needs of the children, is cost effective and efficient.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more Read more below
Main duties of the job
Role Requirements
- Manage in the pharmacy service in the absence of the Lead Pharmacist to ensure services are of the highest standards of quality, are evidence based and meet the needs of the children.
- Manage, co-ordinate and provide day-to-day clinical pharmacy services to The Childrens Trust.
- Ensure the pharmacy is compliant with Pharmacy procedures and Medicines Management standards.
- Be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team in order to deliver and promote high quality, cost effective, child focussed pharmaceutical service.
- Undertake screening of prescription charts to monitor prescriptions and provide pharmaceutical advice/drug information (such as choice of medications/dosage/side effects etc.) as appropriate to health care professionals, children/parents, to promote safe and effective use of medications.
- Identify potential risks to children when screening prescriptions and resolve relevant issues prior to dispensing.
- Provide evidence based clinical advice and information to the clinical team.
- Ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication for children.
- Participate in admission and discharge planning when appropriate including the preparation and supply of TTOs at discharge.
- Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
About us
About Us
The Childrens Trust is
the UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing
expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist
centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our
Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we
are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction
8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of:
Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is
highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable
range of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment,
enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those
experiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer
additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements
ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length
of service.
Other benefits include
free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train
stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation
(subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where
applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the
opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative
environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage in the pharmacy service in the absence of the Lead Pharmacist to
ensure services are of the highest standards of quality, are evidence based and
meet the needs of the children.
- Manage, co-ordinate and provide day-to-day clinical pharmacy services to
The Childrens Trust.
- Ensure the pharmacy is compliant with Pharmacy procedures and Medicines
Management standards.
- Be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team in order to deliver
and promote high quality, cost effective, child focussed pharmaceutical service.
- Undertake screening of prescription charts to monitor prescriptions and
provide pharmaceutical advice/drug information (such as choice of
medications/dosage/side effects etc.) as appropriate to health care
professionals, children/parents, to promote safe and effective use of
medications.
- Identify potential risks to children when screening prescriptions and
resolve relevant issues prior to dispensing.
- Provide evidence based clinical advice and information to the clinical
team.
- Ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication for children.
- Participate in admission and discharge planning when appropriate
including the preparation and supply of TTOs at discharge.
- Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and
abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
Resource and
Performance Management
- Provide effective management of the pharmacy technicians.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with the medical team.
Communication
- Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
- Have a customer focused attitude to the provision of pharmaceuticals.
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with children and families when
required.
Governance and
risk management
- Maintain professional standards in accordance with the General
Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Professional Conduct, Ethics and Performance.
- Ensure services are provided in line with local and national policies, guidelines,
and frameworks, ensuring compliance with standards in respect of legislative
requirements, including The Medicines Act 1968.
- Provide a medicines information service to consultants, junior doctors,
nursing staff, patients, and carers.
- Play a key role in the delivery and monitoring the effectiveness of the
Medicines Management Policy across the Trust.
- Manage complaints and take corrective actions as appropriate.
- Encourages appropriate incident reporting on IRAR.
- Participates in the investigation of incidents as appropriate.
- Ensure applicable risk assessments are carried out, documented
appropriately and risks mitigated and reduced appropriately.
Direct work with
children and families- Counsel children/parents regarding their
medication.
Professionalism
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.
- Maintain professional boundaries and
professionalism at all times.
- Keep abreast
of sector developments.
Health and Safety
- Adheres
to all health and safety guidelines, including infection prevention and control.
- Provide evidence of a valid NHS Covid Pass or acceptable proof of Covid
vaccination or medical exemption and all vaccinations (or medical exemption)
required for the post.
- Adhere
to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.
- Promotes
the health and safety of others.
- Uses the incident reporting and risk
assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if
directed.
- Responsible for identifying and mitigating
risk within the work environment.
Wellbeing
and Emotional Resilience
- Maintains a
positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming
challenges and problems.
- Recognises
own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource
when or if necessary.
- Treats
challenges and problems as a learning experience.
- Remains
organised and focused when under pressure.
- Responds
appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
- Motivates
self and others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage in the pharmacy service in the absence of the Lead Pharmacist to
ensure services are of the highest standards of quality, are evidence based and
meet the needs of the children.
- Manage, co-ordinate and provide day-to-day clinical pharmacy services to
The Childrens Trust.
- Ensure the pharmacy is compliant with Pharmacy procedures and Medicines
Management standards.
- Be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team in order to deliver
and promote high quality, cost effective, child focussed pharmaceutical service.
- Undertake screening of prescription charts to monitor prescriptions and
provide pharmaceutical advice/drug information (such as choice of
medications/dosage/side effects etc.) as appropriate to health care
professionals, children/parents, to promote safe and effective use of
medications.
- Identify potential risks to children when screening prescriptions and
resolve relevant issues prior to dispensing.
- Provide evidence based clinical advice and information to the clinical
team.
- Ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication for children.
- Participate in admission and discharge planning when appropriate
including the preparation and supply of TTOs at discharge.
- Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and
abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
Resource and
Performance Management
- Provide effective management of the pharmacy technicians.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with the medical team.
Communication
- Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
- Have a customer focused attitude to the provision of pharmaceuticals.
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with children and families when
required.
Governance and
risk management
- Maintain professional standards in accordance with the General
Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Professional Conduct, Ethics and Performance.
- Ensure services are provided in line with local and national policies, guidelines,
and frameworks, ensuring compliance with standards in respect of legislative
requirements, including The Medicines Act 1968.
- Provide a medicines information service to consultants, junior doctors,
nursing staff, patients, and carers.
- Play a key role in the delivery and monitoring the effectiveness of the
Medicines Management Policy across the Trust.
- Manage complaints and take corrective actions as appropriate.
- Encourages appropriate incident reporting on IRAR.
- Participates in the investigation of incidents as appropriate.
- Ensure applicable risk assessments are carried out, documented
appropriately and risks mitigated and reduced appropriately.
Direct work with
children and families- Counsel children/parents regarding their
medication.
Professionalism
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.
- Maintain professional boundaries and
professionalism at all times.
- Keep abreast
of sector developments.
Health and Safety
- Adheres
to all health and safety guidelines, including infection prevention and control.
- Provide evidence of a valid NHS Covid Pass or acceptable proof of Covid
vaccination or medical exemption and all vaccinations (or medical exemption)
required for the post.
- Adhere
to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.
- Promotes
the health and safety of others.
- Uses the incident reporting and risk
assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if
directed.
- Responsible for identifying and mitigating
risk within the work environment.
Wellbeing
and Emotional Resilience
- Maintains a
positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming
challenges and problems.
- Recognises
own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource
when or if necessary.
- Treats
challenges and problems as a learning experience.
- Remains
organised and focused when under pressure.
- Responds
appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
- Motivates
self and others.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric experience including complex medication regimes.
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy degree MPharm or BSc Pharmacy equivalent.
- Registered pharmacist with GPhC ( 1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration).
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisation skills for self and others.
- Able to problem solve and make decisions and take charge of events.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong influencing skills.
- Proven teaching ability.
- Be able to analyse and interpret complex clinical information.
- Be able to use available evidence to make sound judgements in relation to patient or drug specific issues.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
- Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
- Highly motivated and reliable.
- Ability to demonstrate resilience in a demanding environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of national and local priorities.
- Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric experience including complex medication regimes.
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy degree MPharm or BSc Pharmacy equivalent.
- Registered pharmacist with GPhC ( 1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration).
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisation skills for self and others.
- Able to problem solve and make decisions and take charge of events.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong influencing skills.
- Proven teaching ability.
- Be able to analyse and interpret complex clinical information.
- Be able to use available evidence to make sound judgements in relation to patient or drug specific issues.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
- Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
- Highly motivated and reliable.
- Ability to demonstrate resilience in a demanding environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of national and local priorities.
- Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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