BEDFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
PHARMACY SERVICE
JOB DESCRIPTION
1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Job Title:
PRE-REGISTRATION PHARMACIST
Location:
Bedford Hospital, South Wing
Pharmacy Department
Secondments to a local community pharmacy for Cross Sector
Placement and Bedfordshire PCT at Ampthill
(Other placements possibly to be arranged)
Grade
Band 5 No EDC
Annual Leave:
27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
Hours:
Full-time (37.5 hours) fixed term contract for one year
2.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
In accordance with the Trust Terms and Conditions of Employment as laid down
in the Trust’s policies and procedures and the Agenda for Change Staff
Handbook.
3.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible to:
Accountable to:
Pre-registration Tutors and Local Trainers in appropriate
section
Chief Pharmacist (Pre-registration Manager)
4.
JOB SUMMARY
To participate in the pharmacy pre-registration training plan provided by Bedford
Hospital NHS Trust and associated training sites, working towards achievement
of the competencies required by the RPSGB to register as a pharmacist at the
end of the 12 month training period.
5.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1
To participate in the departmental training plan
 Dispensary
 Purchasing, Stock Control and Distribution
 Medicines Information
 Clinical and Ward Pharmacy
 Aseptic Production
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Cross Sector Community Placement
Bedfordshire PCT
Appropriate patient care, maintenance of confidentiality and adherence to local
policies and procedures is paramount at all times.
5.2
To participate in the London Pharmacy Education and Training (LPE&T)
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacist Programme.
5.3
To complete a small planned audit project and submit this to the
LPE&T/Project Awards.
5.4
To regularly gather and maintain a portfolio of evidence of competence to
practice according to RPSGB Performance Standards.
5.5
To regularly gather a portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) and to participate with colleagues to assist CPD activities.
5.6
To practice pharmaceutical calculations on a regular basis without the use of a
calculator, to ensure a standard pass rate of 80% by week 39 of the training
period.
5.7
To regularly meet and discuss performance with the local tutor, and participate
in a system of performance appraisal as required by the RPSGB.
5.8
To undertake Saturday and Bank Holiday duties in the department as required by
rota.
5.9
To participate in the training of other staff (once deemed competent to do so) as
requested by the Education & Training Manager.
5.10
To carry out the professional responsibilities of a pharmacist in accordance with
the law and ethics of the RPSGB, and to meet the registration requirements.
5.11
To maintain safe systems of work at all times.
5.12
To work in an organised and efficient manner to avoid unnecessary waste.
5.13
To participate in and encourage an open communication climate.
5.14
To value and acknowledge the contributions of colleagues.
5.15
To promote actively the cost-effective distribution and appropriate use of
medicines in the best interests of patients.
5.16
To undertake other reasonable duties as may be deemed necessary for the
efficient provision of services from the Pharmacy Department to the hospital
and associated training sites.
PLEASE NOTE: This job description reflects the present requirements and
objectives of the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment. As
the duties of the post change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and
will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post-holder.
All professional staff are responsible for complying with the relevant standards set
by their regulatory and professional bodies. A breach of such standards may lead
to action by NHS bodies independent of any action taken by the regulatory or
professional body concerned.
TRUST CONTRACT NOTES
VARIATION
This job description will be subject to review from time to time. Any amendments will
be made in consultation with the post-holder.
STANDARDS OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The Trust has adopted a Standards of Conduct Policy, which reflects NHS Management
Executive Guidelines. It is the responsibility of staff to ensure that they do not abuse
their official position for personal gain or seek to advantage or further private business
or other interests in the course of their official duties.
All staff must declare all private interests, which could potentially result in personal
gain as a consequence of their position. Interests, which might appear to be in conflict,
should also be declared.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All matters relating to patients’ health and personal affairs and matters of commercial
interest to the Trust are strictly confidential and under no circumstances is such
information to be divulged to any unauthorized person. If in doubt, please refer to your
manager for guidance. Disciplinary action including dismissal will be taken against any
employee contravening this regulation.
All staff are expected to respect the
requirements under the Data Protection Act 1998.
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
It is the duty of every employee to comply with The Health Act (2006): Code of
Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (also
known as “The Hygiene Code”).
Effective prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections has to be
embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently by everyone. Failure to do so
may result in disciplinary action.
The hospital is a partner in the Clean Your Hands Campaign. It is the responsibility of
every staff member to be aware of and comply with the hand hygiene policy and
campaign in all patient areas, and promote the ethos of the policy and campaign to all
hospital users.
The employee must be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and
control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food
hygiene and to undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
Staff must prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that he/she is
responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and
maintaining patient, staff and other users’ safety.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
It is the general duty of every employee to take reasonable care for the health and
safety of himself and others, including the use of necessary safety devices and
protective clothing, and co-operate with management in meeting its responsibilities
under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Any failure to take such care or any
contravention of safety policy or managerial instructions may result in disciplinary
action being taken.
All employees are required to participate in the Trust’s accident/incident reporting
system and to comply with the Trust’s procedures and techniques for managing risks.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
The Trust is committed to the identification of training needs through a system of
appraisal and in-house training in line with the Investors in People standards to meet
organisational, statutory and personal development needs.
THE WORKING TIME REGULATIONS 1998 (S1 1998/1833)
You are required to comply with the Trust policy on implementation of the Working
Time Regulations, including declaration of hours worked and breaks taken, completing
written records if required, and reporting any instances where your pattern of working
hours may constitute a health and safety risk to yourself, patients, the public and other
Trust employees. You have the right not be subjected to any unlawful detriment by
reporting any concerns under the Regulations.
You are required to disclose any additional work you undertake or are planning to
undertake for another employer. The Trust will permit you to undertake this additional
work providing the Trust is satisfied that this does not conflict with the interests of
the organisation, performance of your normal duties or with the requirements of the
Working Time Regulations. The Trust also recognises that it has a responsibility for
your health and welfare.
NO SMOKING POLICY
The Trust operates a ‘No Smoking’ policy. Employees are not permitted to smoke
anywhere within the Trust’s buildings or sites.
DECLARATION
This job description reflects fairly the work I undertake for Bedford Hospital. I have
read and understood the other statements in this document. I agree to undertake the
post and any similar work within the department to the best of my ability.
ALL STAFF ARE ENCOURAGED TO MAKE SUGGESTIONS TO MANAGEMENT FOR
SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS.
Post-holder Signature ……………………………………………………………… Date ………………………………………
Name:
Line Manager’s Signature ………………………………………………………… Date ……………………………………….
Name:
Date: July 2010 JC