09 Oct
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury
Job description
Job summary
We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to work within the Pharmacy Aseptic Services team based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH).
We are looking for a candidate with knowledge and experience in Technical Services, Quality Management, Clinical Nutrition and Radiopharmacy.
This post may be offered under Annex 21 AfC Terms & Conditions or as a progressional post, subject to experience, competency and suitability.
The Pharmacy Aseptic Unit is operating under Section 10 of the Medicines Act to locally provide high risk injectables to our patients including cytotoxic chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, monoclonal antibodies, CIVAs and radiopharmaceuticals,
in addition to the provision of outsourced dose banded medicines.
The post holder will work closely with the Accountable Pharmacist for the Aseptic unit, the Quality Assurance Team and other staff members within the service.
They will work with the Lead Pharmacist on the strategic development of the service and ensure the service is aligned with national guidance, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidance and Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services (QAAPS) standards.
Applicants for the specialist role must be suitably qualified, as appropriate to the post. There is also the ability for this to be a prescribing role and those candidates who are not currently an independent prescriber will be supported and funded to undertake the qualification.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will :
- be responsible for the provision and development of Aseptic Services within the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust and to provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters in relation to this specialised area.
- Work as an independent prescriber to optimise medicine regimes for patients
- Work with the Team Leader - Aseptic Services & Clinical Nutrition regarding the operational management and strategic development of aseptic pharmaceutical services (Radiopharmacy, support to Cancer Services and Clinical Nutrition Service) and to reduce the risk of medication misadventure within Radiopharmacy and aseptic services.
- Deputise for the Pharmacy Team Lead - Aseptic Services and Clinical Nutrition when needed.
About us
Our Pharmacy vision is :
To provide a responsive and integrated Pharmacy service that gives outstanding patient centred care and is underpinned by a culture of innovation, safety and compassion
We're looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.
What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?
- Patient focused service
- Supportive and friendly team
- Opportunities for personal development
- A department open to new ways of working
What can SaTH offer you?
- To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey
- A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills.
- A developing trust with recent substantial financial investment to develop the facilities and services
- Access to our Leadership Academy
We believe in ensuring our patients have a positive experience of care.
Join the team and help us to create the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours Degree in Pharmacy / MPharm.
- Registration with the GPhC as a pharmacist.
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent (completed both year 1 and year 2).
Desirable
- Registered as a non-medical prescriber
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Aseptic Services and / or preparation of radiopharmaceuticals
- Relevant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy.
- Training of foundation year trainee pharmacists and clinical rotational staff.
Desirable
- Experience in writing policies / guidelines
- Project management and report writing
- Management of staff.
▶️ Advanced Specialist Pharmacist – Aseptic Services
🖊️ The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
📍 Shrewsbury