Senior Clinical Pharmacist -Dedicated Ward Role
10 hours ago
Chesterfield
Job summaryAre you a clinical pharmacist looking to embed yourself into the multi-disciplinary team, to influence prescribing at the point of decision making, and make a real difference to patient care by optimising medicines? As a result of successful career progression we are looking for ambitious and dynamic pharmacist to join our clinical pharmacy team.We have a well-established Dedicated Ward Pharmacist (DWP) model at Chesterfield Royal realising the significant benefits to our patients. Enhanced medicines optimisation, facilitating safe and effective patient flow and transition of care are key priorities of the DWP team. We are looking for pharmacists who will embrace these priorities and put patient centered care at the heart of all their activity.Good communication, time management and analytical skills will be required and the ability to work effectively and communicate within a team. You will also contribute to the provision ofweekend pharmacy services, again working at ward level.Main duties of the jobProvide dedicated ward pharmacy (DWP) services to a given ward or provide DWP backfill across a range of medical and surgical specialties. DWPs key performance areas include: supporting ward rounds to influence clinical and cost effective prescribing; managing the process of discharge prescribing improve patient flow and ensuring optimal safe transfer of care around medicines. You will also be supported by an innovative group of medicines management technicians.The role will enable you to develop your clinical, leadership and management skills to the highest level. The DWP program works across a range of medical and surgical wards to provide broad clinical experience.There are also opportunities to undertake clinical supervision and mentoring, service evaluations and audits to develop your skills and aid your career progression.About usThe pharmacy team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital is modern, pro-active, forward-thinking and well respected both locally and nationally. We have won individual and team awards for innovation and clinical excellence.Chesterfield Royal is North Derbyshire's only acute district general hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services. We're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, well-resourced and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as 'Good'. Our vision is to be an outstanding provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care to our patients and being a great place to work for our people.All employees have access to the 'award winning' Health and Wellbeing Hub. The Hub is a free 24/7 on-site facility supporting both the physical and mental wellbeing of all colleges. This includes a fully equipped gym, counselling rooms, changing room and shower facilities.DetailsDate posted27 July 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number166-ICD-7943159Job locationsChesterfield Royal NHS Foundation TrustCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob purposeThe post holder will be responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to patientsThey will oversee the use of medicines in terms of safety, efficacy, efficiency and economyTo identify and address medicines governance issues that arise from clinical service deliveryKey Result AreasThese are the key areas that support the purpose of the job:To provide clinical pharmacy services to award prioritising discharge, medicines optimisation and clinical economy.Discharge:Take a proactive approach to the management of ward discharges, to include prescribing of discharge medicines in line with local guidanceWork collaboratively with medical and nursing teams and Trust Operations Team to facilitate and expedite dischargeEnsure high quality patient counselling is delivered by the MDT during admission and at dischargeSupport communication to GPs , community pharmacy and other primary care servicesMedicines optimisation:Undertake medicine optimisation activities in line with clinical specialtyProvide clinical pharmacy support to consultant ward rounds, MDT meetings and ward operational meetingsWork with prescribers and nursing teams to ensure high standards of medicines use including development and review of relevant guidelinesReview & investigate medicines incidents and liaise with the ward team to adopt changes in practice where necessaryTake a lead role in managing ward based medicines expenditure, to include:Ensuring multidisciplinary ward team take a thorough approach to obtaining patients own medicines from homeEnsure the ordering and supply of medicines receives appropriate scrutinyProvide and present reports to the MDT , ward team and pharmacy in relation to medicines expenditureContribute to the pharmacy clinical economy group agendaTo undertake independent prescribing practice to patients within the specialty in accordance with agreed objectives / guidelinesTo contribute to the delivery and development of clinical pharmacy services across the TrustActively participate within the multi-disciplinary and clinical pharmacy teamTo act as a source of expert advice on prescribing and medicines optimisation to medical and nursing staff within a defined clinical areaTo provide supervision, training and tuition of pre-registration students and pharmacists, including tutoring for the MSc/Diploma in clinical pharmacy.To participate in clinical audit and other initiatives aimed at assuring high quality prescribing and pharmacy practice, within the context of Quality GovernanceTo provide training and education to other healthcare professionals.To provide professional supervision to technical and supporting staff and to undertake the role of Responsible Pharmacist when requiredGeneral ResponsibilitiesTo undertake any training (managerial and professional) identified by staff appraisalTo participate in on call duties, weekend and Bank Holiday working in accordance with agreed rotas and needs of the departmentIn the event of a disruptive incident, all Trust employees may be required to attend work if they are fit and well and able to do so in line with business continuity and major incident plansTo maintain confidentiality at all times relating to patients, staff and the TrustTo actively participate in the Staff Appraisal ProcessTo be familiar and comply with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and AlcoholMaintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policies Job description Job responsibilitiesJob purposeThe post holder will be responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to patientsThey will oversee the use of medicines in terms of safety, efficacy, efficiency and economyTo identify and address medicines governance issues that arise from clinical service deliveryKey Result AreasThese are the key areas that support the purpose of the job:To provide clinical pharmacy services to award prioritising discharge, medicines optimisation and clinical economy.Discharge:Take a proactive approach to the management of ward discharges, to include prescribing of discharge medicines in line with local guidanceWork collaboratively with medical and nursing teams and Trust Operations Team to facilitate and expedite dischargeEnsure high quality patient counselling is delivered by the MDT during admission and at dischargeSupport communication to GPs , community pharmacy and other primary care servicesMedicines optimisation:Undertake medicine optimisation activities in line with clinical specialtyProvide clinical pharmacy support to consultant ward rounds, MDT meetings and ward operational meetingsWork with prescribers and nursing teams to ensure high standards of medicines use including development and review of relevant guidelinesReview & investigate medicines incidents and liaise with the ward team to adopt changes in practice where necessaryTake a lead role in managing ward based medicines expenditure, to include:Ensuring multidisciplinary ward team take a thorough approach to obtaining patients own medicines from homeEnsure the ordering and supply of medicines receives appropriate scrutinyProvide and present reports to the MDT , ward team and pharmacy in relation to medicines expenditureContribute to the pharmacy clinical economy group agendaTo undertake independent prescribing practice to patients within the specialty in accordance with agreed objectives / guidelinesTo contribute to the delivery and development of clinical pharmacy services across the TrustActively participate within the multi-disciplinary and clinical pharmacy teamTo act as a source of expert advice on prescribing and medicines optimisation to medical and nursing staff within a defined clinical areaTo provide supervision, training and tuition of pre-registration students and pharmacists, including tutoring for the MSc/Diploma in clinical pharmacy.To participate in clinical audit and other initiatives aimed at assuring high quality prescribing and pharmacy practice, within the context of Quality GovernanceTo provide training and education to other healthcare professionals.To provide professional supervision to technical and supporting staff and to undertake the role of Responsible Pharmacist when requiredGeneral ResponsibilitiesTo undertake any training (managerial and professional) identified by staff appraisalTo participate in on call duties, weekend and Bank Holiday working in accordance with agreed rotas and needs of the departmentIn the event of a disruptive incident, all Trust employees may be required to attend work if they are fit and well and able to do so in line with business continuity and major incident plansTo maintain confidentiality at all times relating to patients, staff and the TrustTo actively participate in the Staff Appraisal ProcessTo be familiar and comply with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and AlcoholMaintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policiesPerson Specification Qualifications and Training EssentialMPharmWorking towards Diploma/MSC Clinical PharmacyGPHC registrationDesirableGPHC Registration as Independent Prescriber Experience Essential18 month post registration in acute hospital PharmacyEvidence of relevant CPDExperience of influencing cost and quality of prescribingExperience of service improvementDesirableExperience of Residency/On-CallExperience of MDT working and Ward Rounds Skills and Knowledge EssentialWide Ranging clinical skills/knowledgeTeaching SkillsCommunication and Time Management SkillsWorking with iniative and autonomyDesirableStaff Management/Supervision experienceAwareness of current issues in medicines optimisation Personal Attributes EssentialCommunication and Influencing SkillsReliable and ConcientiousResilience Trust Values EssentialDemonstrates CARE Values Person Specification Qualifications and Training EssentialMPharmWorking towards Diploma/MSC Clinical PharmacyGPHC registrationDesirableGPHC Registration as Independent Prescriber Experience Essential18 month post registration in acute hospital PharmacyEvidence of relevant CPDExperience of influencing cost and quality of prescribingExperience of service improvementDesirableExperience of Residency/On-CallExperience of MDT working and Ward Rounds Skills and Knowledge EssentialWide Ranging clinical skills/knowledgeTeaching SkillsCommunication and Time Management SkillsWorking with iniative and autonomyDesirableStaff Management/Supervision experienceAwareness of current issues in medicines optimisation Personal Attributes EssentialCommunication and Influencing SkillsReliable and ConcientiousResilience Trust Values EssentialDemonstrates CARE ValuesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChesterfield Royal NHS Foundation TrustCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChesterfield Royal NHS Foundation TrustCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLUnited KingdomEmployer's website