Job summary
Advanced Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Gastroenterology Band 8a (15 hours a week)
An exciting opportunity, through new funding, to enhance the clinical pharmacy service at GHFT by being involved as a Specialist Gastroenterology Pharmacist. The post-holder will be responsible for leading the introduction and development of an advanced clinical pharmacy service to Gastroenterology. They will provide an expert pharmaceutical service for the management of these patients, deliver high quality pharmaceutical care and improve patient safety.
The post-holder will be an independent prescriber and prescribe medicines for agreed patients within their own level of experience and competence, and in line with current legislation and local polices. They may work within the outpatient setting (conducting outpatient clinic appointments) or ward setting, as required by the service. This really is an opportunity to develop yourself within a specialist area or revisit a specialism or interest to you, in an exciting and innovative role.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder(s) will be responsible for leading development of an advanced clinical pharmacy service to Gastroenterology. They will provide expert pharmaceutical service for the management these patients, deliver high quality pharmaceutical care and improve patient safety. They will provide information and advice to the team about drugs, doses administration and potential side effects, including initiating and modifying treatment. They will educate patients about changes to their medication and how to take specific medicines.
The post-holder(s) will be an independent prescriber and prescribe medicines for agreed patients within their own level of experience and competence, and in line with current legislation and local polices. They may work within the outpatient setting (conducting outpatient clinic appointments) or ward setting, as required by the service. They will review patients as part of a pharmacist led consultation which may include prescribing medication, ordering and interpreting bloods tests or other investigations and corresponding with Primary Care. They will access and interpret clinical information e.g., from the ePMA system (Sunrise), the Patient administration system (TrakCare), Pharmacy computer system (EMIS) as well as case notes. They will work with the speciality to reduce waiting lists and streamline follow ups.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward & recognition schemes and exercise & activity classes. Both hospitals are located in the city centres with access to shops & cafes.The pharmacy department has over 240 staff. The 2 sites provide dispensary services to inpatients & outpatients, medicines information, procurement and full clinical service to wards; the onsite aseptic and manufacturing services are centralised at CGH. The department also provides Advanced clinical services to various specialities.Pharmacy is at the forefront of many exciting projects including an award-winning service provided by pharmacist prescribers in orthopaedic pre-admission clinic.
Within the department are specialist clinical teams; the Specialist Mental Health Pharmacy facilitates delivery of Specialist services for MH & LD.
The cancer services team provide a pharmacy service at both sites for oncology & haematology and satellite pharmacy.
We are a friendly, inclusive department who wish to nurture and develop our staff at all grades, from a mentoring programme for junior pharmacists to the development of pharmacist prescribers and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JDs for comprehensive duties and responsibilities.
The postholder(s) will work within the Gastroenterology team, and-
- Conduct outpatient clinic appointments
- Prescribe and Monitor specialist medicines for inflammatory bowel disease
Registering patients for homecare and completing prescriptions
Requesting, reviewing and monitoring lab results and other relevant investigations
- Infusion prescribing and chart rewrites for case day admissions
- Counselling patients on complex medication
- Participate in MDT
- Consultation with patients between appointments where required to resolve medication and prescription issues.
- Respond to medication related questions from other members of the MDT
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal and written documentation.
- Review and write policies and procedures as required
- Implement new medicines when they become available/NICE approved (e.g. formulary, pathways, setting up homecare service where applicable)
Contact Details
David Richards (Clinical Pharmacist Lead for Medicine)
[email protected]
0300 422 6841
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- UK recognised Degree in Pharmacy
- Qualified as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- Health assessment skills qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience working in a UK hospital at band 7 level equivalent or above, covering a wide range of duties
- Experience delivering and developing a clinical pharmacy service
- Evidence of significant personal development, professionally and managerially
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of medicines optimisation acquired through Post graduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent experience or training
- Self-motivated, able to use initiative & prioritise workload as well as work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Able to produce a range of written documents, including drug usage reports, SOPs, policies and guidelines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to challenge inappropriate prescribing and influence prescribing decisions of all healthcare professionals including senior medical colleagues.
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk & promote safety
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the service
- Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers
Qualities
Essential
- Proactive attitude
- Positive and Enthusiastic about area of work and achieving results
- Demonstrate Trust values of Caring, Listening and Excelling within role and act as a role model to junior colleagues
- Reliable, polite and approachable
- Awareness of professional and personal limitations, and willing to seek advice and support where necessary
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
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cheltenham General Hospital
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN