Rotational Pharmacist

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To participate and assist in the provision of clinical pharmacy services on a rotational basis to all directorates and departments, in liaison and under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders. Work in accordance with professional, departmental and Trust policies to ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical care. To liaise with all pharmacy staff grades, medical, nursing and other staff in the provision and development of clinical pharmacy services.

Following accreditation, to actively prescribe discharge medication according to Trust protocol in order to ensure delays in discharge do not occur. To undertake and actively participate in clinical and medicine management audits and implement changes to ensure compliance. To participate in quality improvement programmes relating to pharmacy and use of medicines. To participate in the provision of a medicines information service and Pharmacy helpline to staff and patients.

To ensure that all provisions of the current law relating to pharmacy and medicines are complied with both within the Pharmacy Department and throughout the Trust. This will include completion of statutory ward controlled drug checks and advice on safe storage of medicines. To work with medical and nursing staff at ward level to reduce medicines wastage and ensure compliance with the Trusts drug formulary.

To participate in the drug recall system in consultation with the Principal Pharmacist, Operations Manager and Deputy Operations Manager, Support Services. Please see the attached job description for full details.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Retail Health and Personal Care Products