Description
We are seeking a motivated pharmacist with broad clinical experience to cover our Virtual Ward service at the Trust. This is an interesting opportunity to experience cross sector working in primary and secondary care, aiding in admissions avoidance.
The Virtual ward allows patients to receive care, remote monitoring and treatment they need in their own home, safely and conveniently rather than in hospital.
As a Senior Pharmacist, Virtual Ward, you will work as a member of the Virtual Ward multi-disciplinary team, supporting the safe management of medicine needs to patients being transferred to the Trust Virtual ward from an acute admission ward or the Emergency Department. You will also support patients by visiting them at home where necessary.
Working closely with clinicians, nursing staff and allied health professionals, you will provide expert clinical advice, support medicines optimisation and provide the safest care to our patients.
You will be expected to participate in the on call, weekend, Bank Holiday and late duty rotas.
The post is part of the Pharmacy Emergency Care Team, working in conjunction with our Lead Pharmacist for Frailty and Admissions.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert clinical advice to patients and healthcare professionals
- Support medicines optimisation and provide the safest care to patients
- Participate in the on call, weekend, Bank Holiday and late duty rotas
- Work closely with clinicians, nursing staff and allied health professionals
Requirements:
- A registered Independent Non-medical Prescriber
- Post graduate Diploma or MSc in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Comprehensive post-registration training and significant experience in hospital pharmacy
- Previous experience as a clinical pharmacist in medical specialties
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant pharmacy/medicines management standards
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