Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Pre-Assessment Clinic

at  Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. Prescribing Practice To provide expert pharmacy advice to POAC patients, including participation in cross speciality MDT discussions. Responsible for the appropriate management of patients referred for medicines optimisation / reconciliation input or who otherwise fall within the agreed scope of practice. Work with consultants and the pharmacy team to promote best practice in the pharmaceutical care of patients in line with national and local guidance.
These policies will require co-ordination with a wide range of other professionals and will impact on prescribing practice across the speciality. Clinical Assist the multi-disciplinary team in the pharmaceutical care of each patient by: Suggesting alterations to patients complicated medication regimes to simplify and aid therapy compliance. Actively participating in clinic related activities and multidisciplinary team meetings providing clinical and financial advice if appropriate. Promoting rational, safe and economic use of medicines.
Pharmacy Leadership In collaboration with other Advanced Specialist Pharmacists to jointly provide professional, managerial and clinical leadership to the team of pharmacy staff involved in the delivery of pharmaceutical services to the relevant Clinical Service Lines. To provide active support and mentorship to both Foundation and Senior Rotational Pharmacists to further develop their leadership potential Develop, implement and monitor pharmacy services to ensure they are consistent with Trust priorities and requirements and are aligned to the over-arching patient focussed ethos of the pharmacy service whilst ensuring compliance with medicines legislation. To provide the Clinical Service Lines and Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager with regular assurance that the pharmacy service is meeting agreed Key Performance Indicators. Education and Training Participate in the regular clinical training and supervision of Foundation and other grade pharmacists and pharmacy technicians Participate in regular specialist training in-house and in local and national specialist training events Provide education and training for patients and their carers on the safe and effective use of their medicines.
Other To provide information and advice to Trust committees as required To play an active role in pharmacist and pharmacy technician recruitment for the pharmacy department To adhere to the policies and procedures of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as they relate to the delivery of services

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