Job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care through innovative pharmacy services? Crucible Pharmacy Limited (CPL), a dynamic and forward-thinking wholly owned subsidiary of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH), is looking for a new part time Pharmacist to work primarily at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital (although there may be a requirement to work at the Northern General Hospital).Following the acquisition of two stores from Boots, CPL has completed refurbishments at both sites. Complemented by new investments in robotic dispensing systems, CPL is at the forefront of enhancing pharmacy services across STH.We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated and positive Pharmacist to be part of our progressive journey. Our commitment to innovation, patient focus, and staff development offers a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative individual to join our expanding pharmacy team, so if you're passionate about patient care, want to work in a supportive team and are eager to develop, we encourage you to apply! This position is available with a salary of £28,545 for 24 hours per week (alternative hours may be available) with an excellent benefits package including access to a staff bonus scheme and competitive annual leave.
Please note this is not an AfC role.
Main duties of the job
To act as Responsible Pharmacist in the absence of the Pharmacist Unit Manager and ensure that all activities are consistent with GPhC registration requirements.
To coordinate and contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy, which will include clinical checks of prescriptions, advice and information to patients and staff, and dispensing of hospital outpatient and discharge prescriptions.
To work with the wider multi-disciplinary team to enhance and develop the outpatient pharmacy service, reviewing pathways to optimise care.
About us
Crucible Pharmacy Ltd (CPL) is owned by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust but operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary providing pharmacy services to STH outpatients from 2 dispensaries covering all of the trust sites. It also provides a dispensing service for inpatient discharge prescriptions including compliance aids.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has invested heavily in CPL with new, state of the art, outpatient dispensaries at both the Northern General and Royal Hallamshire sites, featuring the latest technology in automated dispensing systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as the Responsible Pharmacist, being a positive role model, flexible and participating in all areas of pharmacy practice within the outpatient setting
- To supervise and plan the day-to-day workload of the dispensary ensuring efficient workflow and prioritisation.
- To allocate, organise and monitor the work of relevant pharmacy staff.
- To ensure cover for dispensary, referring to pharmacist unit manager when necessary.
- To be responsible for problem solving and making judgments involving a range of situations which may require analysis (e.g., fault finding on tracking system and automation, amending stock/financial discrepancies, staffing other areas, workflow).
- To ensure competent use of Prescription Tracking System producing relevant reports/data to ensure dispensary standards are achieved and maintained. Complete and analyse daily feedback report.
- To contribute to the development, implementation and provision of effective training and ensure staff competence across relevant staff groups
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) covering each of the aspects of the management of medicines.
- To implement clinical policies and procedures under the supervision of the Pharmacy Unit Manager
- To record and investigate dispensing errors and near misses in a timely manner, taking appropriate actions to minimise further risks or incidents.
- To clinically screen and check prescriptions, resolving queries as and when identified
- To maintain the day-to-day management, ordering, receiving, storing and recording and auditing of CDs under the direction of the Pharmacy Unit Manager
- To be responsible for the day-to-day activities connected to the supply, ordering and receipt of medicines.
- To counsel patients on their medications, offering advice and answering queries both face to face and over the telephone
- To ensure appropriate and effective use of the medicines formulary, high-cost drugs and home-care medication
- To assist in the collection of performance indicators including workload date, error rates, prescription turnaround times and any other KPIs
- To become trained to an advanced level on the automated dispensing systems, acting as a designated super-user to assist Operational staff with problem solving and retrievals. In the absence of pharmacist unit manager, organising the workload in the dispensary if the system fails.
- To deal effectively with general enquiries and complaints,ensuring that all communication by the post-holder (verbally, electronically, by letter etc) with patients, relatives, carers, prescribers, pharmacists, staff, other health care professionals is of a high standard
- To develop and maintain positive working relationships to facilitate efficient and effective services.
- To maintain and update accurate pharmacy records relating to computer systems etc under the guidance of the Pharmacy Unit Manager
- To liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary sectors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience as a Responsible Pharmacist in a busy community or hospital pharmacy
- Able to work under pressure in a busy environment
- NHS Hospital prescribing awareness (formularies, etc.) which may have been achieved through dispensing hospital outpatient scripts or review of discharge prescriptions in community
- Decisive - able to make decisions with limited or ambiguous information
- Experience of leading a team in a busy dispensary environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 details
Employer name
Crucible Pharmacy Limited
Address
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Sheffield
S10 2JF