Clinical Specialist Pharmacist - Nutrition and Technical Services
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Treliske, TR1 3LJ |
| Company: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6212143/156-5888854-B |
Summary
A Vacancy at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is looking for an A Pharmacist who wishes to develop their role and progress to becoming a Specialist Pharmacist thus helping to deliver high quality care to our patients. You will be the technical and clinical Pharmacist for PN provision working closely with a dedicated nutrition team. Working with the specialist pharmacy paediatric team, you will in ensure that parenteral nutrition is managed to the highest standard for adults, paediatric and neonatal patients. Within PTSU you will be working under GMP legislation and supervise production as an Authorised Pharmacist and act as a product approver under Section 10 exemption.
You will be supported by the lead pharmacist in technical services, the lead cancer pharmacist and multidisciplinary Nutrition team including dedicated specialist nutrition Technician.
You will help support student and rotational pharmacist training within PTSU.The role combines a mix of technical and clinical experiences (50/50 split). For the appropriate candidate, there may also be opportunity to undertake further postgraduate study.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is looking for an A Pharmacist who wishes to develop their role and progress to becoming a Specialist Pharmacist thus helping to deliver high quality care to our patients. You will be the technical and clinical Pharmacist for PN provision working closely with a dedicated nutrition team. Working with the specialist pharmacy paediatric team, you will in ensure that parenteral nutrition is managed to the highest standard for adults, paediatric and neonatal patients. Within PTSU you will be working under GMP legislation and supervise production as an Authorised Pharmacist and act as a product approver under Section 10 exemption.
You will be supported by the lead pharmacist in technical services, the lead cancer pharmacist and multidisciplinary Nutrition team including dedicated specialist nutrition Technician.
You will help support student and rotational pharmacist training within PTSU.The role combines a mix of technical and clinical experiences (50/50 split). For the appropriate candidate, there may also be opportunity to undertake further postgraduate study.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
1. Participation in nutrition ward rounds.
2. Provide clinical checking activities for electronically prescribed chemotherapy prescriptions on an ad hoc basis.
3. To provide clinical support to colleagues, medical and nursing staff as a member of the multidisciplinary nutrition team ensuring appropriate provision of parenteral/enteral nutrition to inpatients and home parenteral nutrition patients, ensuring compliance with National guidelines and best practice within parenteral nutrition.
4. To help implement national guidelines regarding TPN within the Trust.
5. To participate in TPN contract and tendering activities within the PPSA group.
6. To network with other nutrition experts in the region and identify areas of best practice that could be adopted by our Trust.
7. To contribute to Quality Management activities within PTSU i.e., worksheet and SOP development and training.
8. To help provide professional supervisory activities within Technical Services.
9. To release medicines prepared under both Section 10 and licensed status, including radiopharmacy, aseptic, cytotoxic, and non-sterile medicines.
10. To gain production release status for licensed areas within PTSU i.e., radiopharmacy and non-sterile manufacturing (NSM).
11. To provide pharmaceutical advice on safe, economical, and effective use of medicines to nursing staff, medical staff, and patients.
12. To be a member of the senior team within Technical Services and attend and contribute to meetings both internal and external to the Pharmacy Department.
13. If required, to train as an independent prescriber for TPN.
14. To provide and interpret financial and medicine usage data to service users.
15. Advise the Chief Pharmacist and the Trust of any introduced or amended guidelines, policies or standards that may impact on the delivery of nutrition services.
16. To contribute to induction and training of technical services staff, rotational staff and other Trust staff in areas of expertise.
17. To prepare SOP’s, worksheets, and stability data documents as part of the quality management system.
18. To conduct and assist in audit processes, including Section 10 QAAPS and MHRA licensed inspections.
19. To be responsible for own personal development, and undertake and record appropriate CPD.
20. Assisting with the management of clinical trials
21. To participate in audit and quality improvement projects related to Technical Services activities.
22. To provide training for Pharmacy and other healthcare staff via lectures, workshops, and tutorials.
23. To participate in an on-call rota, weekend, and Bank Holiday working rota for Technical Services.
24. To manage and support the specialist Technician in the nutritional support role.
25. Will participate in departmental Individual Performance Review and mentor process.
26. Will maintain exceptional time management, workflow, prioritisation, and delegation capabilities.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Apr 2024
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is looking for an A Pharmacist who wishes to develop their role and progress to becoming a Specialist Pharmacist thus helping to deliver high quality care to our patients. You will be the technical and clinical Pharmacist for PN provision working closely with a dedicated nutrition team. Working with the specialist pharmacy paediatric team, you will in ensure that parenteral nutrition is managed to the highest standard for adults, paediatric and neonatal patients. Within PTSU you will be working under GMP legislation and supervise production as an Authorised Pharmacist and act as a product approver under Section 10 exemption.
You will be supported by the lead pharmacist in technical services, the lead cancer pharmacist and multidisciplinary Nutrition team including dedicated specialist nutrition Technician.
You will help support student and rotational pharmacist training within PTSU.The role combines a mix of technical and clinical experiences (50/50 split). For the appropriate candidate, there may also be opportunity to undertake further postgraduate study.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is looking for an A Pharmacist who wishes to develop their role and progress to becoming a Specialist Pharmacist thus helping to deliver high quality care to our patients. You will be the technical and clinical Pharmacist for PN provision working closely with a dedicated nutrition team. Working with the specialist pharmacy paediatric team, you will in ensure that parenteral nutrition is managed to the highest standard for adults, paediatric and neonatal patients. Within PTSU you will be working under GMP legislation and supervise production as an Authorised Pharmacist and act as a product approver under Section 10 exemption.
You will be supported by the lead pharmacist in technical services, the lead cancer pharmacist and multidisciplinary Nutrition team including dedicated specialist nutrition Technician.
You will help support student and rotational pharmacist training within PTSU.The role combines a mix of technical and clinical experiences (50/50 split). For the appropriate candidate, there may also be opportunity to undertake further postgraduate study.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
1. Participation in nutrition ward rounds.
2. Provide clinical checking activities for electronically prescribed chemotherapy prescriptions on an ad hoc basis.
3. To provide clinical support to colleagues, medical and nursing staff as a member of the multidisciplinary nutrition team ensuring appropriate provision of parenteral/enteral nutrition to inpatients and home parenteral nutrition patients, ensuring compliance with National guidelines and best practice within parenteral nutrition.
4. To help implement national guidelines regarding TPN within the Trust.
5. To participate in TPN contract and tendering activities within the PPSA group.
6. To network with other nutrition experts in the region and identify areas of best practice that could be adopted by our Trust.
7. To contribute to Quality Management activities within PTSU i.e., worksheet and SOP development and training.
8. To help provide professional supervisory activities within Technical Services.
9. To release medicines prepared under both Section 10 and licensed status, including radiopharmacy, aseptic, cytotoxic, and non-sterile medicines.
10. To gain production release status for licensed areas within PTSU i.e., radiopharmacy and non-sterile manufacturing (NSM).
11. To provide pharmaceutical advice on safe, economical, and effective use of medicines to nursing staff, medical staff, and patients.
12. To be a member of the senior team within Technical Services and attend and contribute to meetings both internal and external to the Pharmacy Department.
13. If required, to train as an independent prescriber for TPN.
14. To provide and interpret financial and medicine usage data to service users.
15. Advise the Chief Pharmacist and the Trust of any introduced or amended guidelines, policies or standards that may impact on the delivery of nutrition services.
16. To contribute to induction and training of technical services staff, rotational staff and other Trust staff in areas of expertise.
17. To prepare SOP’s, worksheets, and stability data documents as part of the quality management system.
18. To conduct and assist in audit processes, including Section 10 QAAPS and MHRA licensed inspections.
19. To be responsible for own personal development, and undertake and record appropriate CPD.
20. Assisting with the management of clinical trials
21. To participate in audit and quality improvement projects related to Technical Services activities.
22. To provide training for Pharmacy and other healthcare staff via lectures, workshops, and tutorials.
23. To participate in an on-call rota, weekend, and Bank Holiday working rota for Technical Services.
24. To manage and support the specialist Technician in the nutritional support role.
25. Will participate in departmental Individual Performance Review and mentor process.
26. Will maintain exceptional time management, workflow, prioritisation, and delegation capabilities.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Apr 2024