Workforce Directorate
Human Resources
Recruitment Team
High East, Crichton Hall, Dumfries DG1 4TG
Fax: 01387 244043
Email: dg.recruitment@nhs.net
JOB DESCRIPTION for the following vacancy:
VACANCY REF No:
457a.15
VACANCY (Post Title):
Clinical Pharmacist
Galloway Community Hospital
GRADE:
Band 7
SALARY:
£31,383 to £41,373 pro rata
HOURS:
37.5hpw
Permanent
Description of the Role:
This is a new clinical pharmacist post in a small community hospital. This post gives a
great opportunity to develop clinical services in a small friendly environment. There will
be strong links and support from the hospital pharmacy in Dumfries and Galloway Royal
Infirmary. There will also be opportunities to develop new models of working with
particular emphasis on linking with primary care and community based services.
This is an exciting and challenging time for NHS Dumfries & Galloway and this post is
ideal for an innovative forward thinking practitioner looking to further develop a clinical
career.
Opportunity for further training will be provided and encouragement given to complete
Independent Prescribing training and formal post graduate study.
Informal enquiries to: Susan Roberts, Pharmacist Team Leader- Clinical Services,
phone: 01387 241526 or Michael Pratt, Chief Pharmacist, phone: 01387 272786
Closing Date:
Thursday 13th August 2015 at 5.00pm
Dumfries and Galloway NHS
Candidate Information Sheet
Return of Applications
It is preferable that applications are returned electronically to the following email address
dg.applications@nhs.net. Please ensure that you read the job description and person
specification carefully, complete all applicable sections of the application and that your
Statement in support of your Application clearly demonstrates how you meet the
requirements of the post. We do not accept Curriculum Vitae so any CVs or copies of
certificates submitted instead of, or in addition to the standard NHS Application Form will
not be processed
We are unable to access late applications.
Decisions to shortlist candidates for interview are made ONLY on the contents of your
application form. If you are not shortlisted you will not receive any further communications.
Criminal Record Check
With effect from 28th February, 2011 posts considered to be within "Regulated Work" with
Children and/or "Regulated Work" with Protected Adults will require membership of the
Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) as a
condition of employment.
PVG
You do not have to do anything about PVG Membership when submitting your application
form for the post. Candidates selected for appointment will be advised on how to become
a PVG Scheme Member prior to taking up the position.
Further information on the PVG Scheme Membership can be found at the following
https://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/index.htm
Standard Disclosure Check
For other roles not considered to be within "Regulated Work with Children" and/or
"Regulated Work with Protected Adults", a Standard Disclosure Check may be required
and the cost of this will be met by NHS Dumfries & Galloway.
Applicants who have lived outside the UK within the last five years, if offered a position, in
addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police
record check (Certificate of Good Conduct) from the police authority in the country or
countries in which they were resident.
Dumfries and Galloway NHS
1. JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title:
Clinical Pharmacist
Department(s):
Pharmacy Department, DGRI
Grade:
Band 7
Job Holder Reference:
SLT003PHARM
No of Job Holders:
3
2. JOB PURPOSE
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To assist in the provision of professional pharmaceutical services to Dumfries and
Galloway Royal Infirmary.
To contribute to pharmaceutical care of individual patients within the hospital through
ward based clinical pharmaceutical services.
3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Chief Pharmacist
Lead Pharmacist – Clinical Services
Senior Pharmacist
Clinical Pharmacist
(this position)
4. SCOPE AND RANGE
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Provision of a full range of clinical services to 1 or 2 wards or clinical areas.
Overseeing dispensary for part of the working day.
Providing clinical pharmacy care to hospital patients within defined specialties.
Participate in aseptic dispensing service.
5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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Clinical and Ward Pharmacy
- Provision of clinical pharmacy services to designated patient groups
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Verification of suitability for use of patients’ own medicines.
Verification of patient medication orders.
Medication history taking.
Attendance on consultant ward round
Documentation of care and risk management issues including
patient allergy
patient self administration (including assessing patient suitability)
adverse drug reactions and interactions
individualising pharmaceutical care plans and documenting / resolving
pharmaceutical care issues
- Counselling patients on use of their medicines.
Ward Pharmacy Services
- Acting as primary contact point for ward staff in relation to pharmacy issues
- Liaising with ward staff and technician to maintain and update ward stock lists
- Carrying out ward controlled drug checks
- Provision of medicines information to clinical staff and patients
- Monitoring use of medicines in line with formulary.
Dispensary Services
- Supervising work of junior pharmacists and support staff
- Liaising with clinical staff to confirm ambiguous prescriptions
- Dispensing outpatient prescriptions as required
- Checking of outpatient prescriptions as required
- Dispensing discharge medication for Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and
outlying hospitals patients as required
- Checking discharge medication as required
- Liaising with community pharmacists and general practitioners to arrange provision
of compliance aids for patients on discharge as necessary
- Assessing patients’ own drugs for use on discharge and dispensing at ward level
those medicines used by patients while in hospital on certain wards
- Individually counselling patients on use of medication on discharge
- Near miss error reporting in accordance with hospital policies
Aseptic Dispensing Service
- Supervise staff providing aseptic service
- Check cytotoxic preparations clinically and technically
- Check parenteral nutrition and other aseptically prepared products
- Deputise for Senior Pharmacist – Aseptic Dispensing
Continuing Professional Development / Training Commitment
- Updating current skills and knowledge in relevant practice areas as required
- Undertaking at least minimum continuing professional development commitment
recommended by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Participation in any internal or external courses / meetings as appropriate
- Peer review.
Other Duties
- Deputise for other pharmacy staff as required
- Participate in pharmacy on call service, if contracted
- Participate in clinical trial organisation and dispensing
- Participate in training of junior staff and students.
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6. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
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Use of pharmacy stock control and dispensary system
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- stock control of pharmaceuticals
- dispensing of medicines for patients
- use of management reports
Use of Microsoft Office
- e-mail
- internet searches for enquiries
- word processing
Jointly responsible with other pharmacy staff for security of pharmaceuticals and keys
7. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
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Manages, interprets, analyses and advises on medicine treatment protocols, reviewing
the clinical and cost effective aspects to promote safe and rational prescribing and use
of medicines.
Uses financial data and critical appraisal skills to promote the use of the most cost
effective and evidence based therapies.
May manage and reconcile conflicting opinions of professionals to optimise use of
medicines.
Uses knowledge and experience to assimilate and evaluate, often conflicting,
information in order to advise on pharmaceutical care issues.
Professionally responsible for pharmaceutical care input into individual patients either
at dispensary or ward level.
Takes responsibility for ordering of stock within pharmacy department.
Checking of emergency trays for use on wards and outlying hospitals.
Provision of medicines information service to all primary and secondary healthcare
personnel and members of the public.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
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Provides counselling to patients and relatives on medication regimens that may require
explanation and reassurance (when discussing risks and benefits of treatment options)
and empathy, understanding and motivational skills to maximise patient concordance.
Patients may have language difficulties / physical or mental disabilities.
Provides information and negotiates with clinical staff to ensure that pharmacy policies
are fully complied with.
Seeks to optimise individual patient care by providing information, advising and
negotiating with prescribers and other clinical staff to ensure safe, effective and
economical drug therapy.
Liaises with community counterparts to ensure a smooth handover of patient
medication care on discharge from hospital.
Contributes to the development of pharmacy policies and procedures.
9. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
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General keyboard skills
High degree of precision and accuracy for dispensing and final checking, often with
strict time constraints
Near patient contact involving exposure to environmental risks at ward level
Potential exposure to toxic pharmaceutical materials
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Frequent requirement for high levels of concentration, often with interruptions when
checking dispensing
Clinical work requires a high level of concentration characterised by assessing different
pieces of sometimes conflicting information and forming a clinical opinion. This work is
often conducted under time pressure and subject to frequent interruptions
Handling of hazardous materials e.g. cytotoxics
10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB
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Provision of high quality pharmaceutical care tailored to meet the needs of individual
patients. This requires continual update of clinical pharmacy knowledge base.
11. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
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Entry qualification masters degree and subsequent Royal Pharmaceutical Society of
Great Britain registration
Continued registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Maintenance and updating of knowledge through Continued Professional Development
Highly developed specialist knowledge (therapeutic) and practical skills dealing with a
complex range of pharmaceutical interventions, requiring post registration experience
Working knowledge of standard computer programmes and of clinical and pharmacy
systems
Knowledge of Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary policies and procedures and
detailed knowledge of pharmacy department policies and procedures.
12. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom the job description applies.
Job Holder’s Signature:
Date:
Head of Department Signature:
Date:
Dumfries and Galloway NHS
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:
Dept:
Clinical Pharmacist Band 7
Pharmacy
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS
MSc / MPharm or equivalent
Registration with GPhC
Membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
SKILLS
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High level of accuracy
Good communication skills
Good team player
Computer literacy
Numeracy and literacy skills
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Good organisational skills
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Experience in practice research or clinical
audit
EXPERIENCE
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Experience in delivery of patient
centred clinical services
KNOWLEDGE
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Pharmacy law and ethics
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Good understanding of therapeutics
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Honest and trustworthy
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Good work ethic
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Flexible and adaptable
- Understanding of hospital pharmacy practice