Band 8a Specialist Surgical Pharmacist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

An exciting opportunity has been developed within our surgical pharmacy team to lead the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to surgical pre-assessment, Day Surgery Unit and in-patient surgical wards.Provide advice on the use of medicines in the perioperative period. Assist with medicines reconciliation within the surgical pre-assessment clinic. The postholder will also be an integral member of the surgical pharmacy team, providing a clinical pharmacy service to a surgical ward, contributing to treatment protocols and guidelines and training and education of staff.Responsibilities

Act as a deputy for Principal Pharmacist when necessary.Regular active participation in speciality ward rounds to support safe and effective use of medicines in these areas.Participation in pre-operative assessment clinics, taking an accurate medication history and providing advice on the use of medicines in the perioperative period.Contributing to evidence based prescribing guidelines.Effective control of drug expenditure.Education and training of healthcare professionals within the specialist area.Act as a clinical role model, and support training and supervision of junior members of the pharmacy team.Development and implementation of clinical guidelines.Effective control of drug expenditure and management of processes regarding high-cost drugs.To participate in audits and practice research.To work with the clinical risk team to minimise the risk of medicines.Qualifications / Experience

Background in clinical pharmacy with some experience in surgery.Ideally an independent prescribing qualification (or working towards) and some experience of working in clinics and/or managing own caseload.Confidence working with a multidisciplinary team and ability to build a good rapport with patients attending the surgical pre-assessment clinic.Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to deliver against key targets and objectives.About the Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in AandE, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle, with flexible hours and generous benefits, and next level training to help you progress in your career.For more information please follow the link to the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust careers site.Closing date

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep ..... full job details .....