Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Women's and Children's

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Pharmacy Clinical Services Team at King's College NHS Trust as Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician.

This is a 6-month fix-term contract

Location: Denmark Hill, London

The post holder will support the advanced pharmacy technician for clinical services in developing and maintaining the medicines management service at ward level on a rotational basis; This includes the assessment of patients own drugs, medicines reconciliation, transcribing medicines, medicines (including controlled drugs) returns, counselling patients about their medicines and co-ordinating supply of discharge medicines which includes dispensing TTAs on the wards.

The post holder will support the induction and training of ward-based pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support workers, pre-registration pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacists and pharmacists.

The post holder will be a professional registered pharmacy technician who has achieved the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or equivalent in the pre-registration pharmacy technician qualification.

Main duties of the job

• To maintain and develop high quality, consistent, patient-focused pharmacy services to wards in conjunction with clinical and patient services staff.
• To complete Drug Histories, POD checks, Ordering and counselling accurately and in high standards accordingly to Clinical Services procedures.

• To be the technical link person between wards and pharmacy, and to manage calls and requests as appropriate for the pharmacy team, via the WiFi phones.

• To manage and support the safe, accurate and timely supply of medicines to wards and clinics, and other areas as required, by managing the medication supply chain in conjunction with Pharmacy team members, Stores and Distribution staff.

• To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for service developments implemented.

• To support the Pharmacy Clinical Services team in the development of the medicines management pharmacy technician service.

• Be able to accuracy check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions, according to policy.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To deputise for the Advanced Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Services during periods of absence, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the MMPT/MMPA team.
• To assist with the writing, implementation and updating of policies and procedures specific to the dispensary service.
• To attend all relevant meetings, including the cross site meetings, with the aim to standardise practice across sites

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge [BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent] or equivalent.
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working torwards
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Desirable criteria

• HEE Medicines Optimisation course or equivalent
• Successfully completion of development courses relevant to practice

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy, dispensary and clinical services
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Substantial post registration experience in hospital setting
• Experience of training and supervision of pharmacy staff
• Experience of delivery service to patients or the public.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of research and audit work

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
• Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
• Track record of successfully working within teams
• Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
• Able to motivate self and use initiative
• Be able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses
• Be able to make sound judgments in relation to service provided or patient-specific issues
• Be able to recognise own limitation
• Be able to plan own activities on a day to day and ongoing basis
• Problem solving skills
• Be able to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure by prioritising and managing time effectively
• Be able to work in a busy demand-led service with occasional exposure to verbal aggression from patients
• Be able to organise the supervision of trainees
• To possess highly developed physical skills in relation to accuracy
• Able to participate in pharmacy 7-day service including the Late Duty, Weekend and Bank Holiday Service.

Desirable criteria

• Be able to influence junior medical staff
• Be able to use presentational aids

IMPORTANT

• Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you
• If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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