JOB DESCRIPTION. Lead Clinical Pharmacist/Deputy Pharmacy Manager

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1 JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Lead Clinical Pharmacist/Deputy Pharmacy Manager CLINICAL UNIT: Pharmacy BASE: The Portland Hospital for Women and Children MANAGED BY: Pharmacy Manager ACCOUNTABLE TO: Pharmacy Manager HOSPITAL PROFILE Internationally renowned for clinical excellence, The Portland Hospital is the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children. Our inpatient and outpatient specialties reflect this, providing clinical expertise in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Women`s Health. The hospital has been consistently growing over the past few years, almost doubling since Our Paediatric wards hold 56 inpatient beds + 11 day case and are equipped with the latest technology to provide advanced medical and surgical care, including a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit which reflects the acuity and complex nature of the children who are admitted to our hospital. The Portland Hospital has a large number of international Paediatric patients, often funded by relevant embassies. The Portland Hospital is the only fully private maternity hospital in the UK. The hospital provides for both consultant-led and midwifery-led deliveries, having an 18 bedded ward to facilitate this. Alongside this there is a 12 bedded Gynecology and Women s Health in-patient ward. The Portland Hospital also has a large outpatient department for all areas of its clinical expertise, to facilitate continuous care or simpler procedures. The culture at The Portland Hospital is to provide support, an inspiring environment and positive ways of working to ensure everyone has a better day. This is accomplished through our core set of Positively Portland values that all employees will work to: JOB SUMMARY Greetings, Respect, Teamwork, Initiative, Responsibility and Acknowledgement Responsible for: Leading and delivering specialist pharmacy services, undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with medicines legislation Supporting local and corporate strategies Providing expert advice on pharmaceutical matters in specialist field Leading and developing clinical audit and undertaking research Deputy Pharmacy Manager role Page 1 of 5

2 MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To comply with relevant legislation, code of conduct, professional standards and policies/procedures. To lead and provide expert pharmaceutical care across the hospital. To actively support the medicines management framework. To lead and demonstrate best and evidence based practices. To provide and analyse highly complex drug or medicine related information to prescribers, clinicians, patients and relatives. To plan and organise the provision of specialist services; audit and research activities. To schedule department activity to meet the needs of the service. To comply with the Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulation and participate in the Responsible Pharmacist duties, ensuring safe and effective running of the pharmacy in relation to the sale and supply of medicines. To undertake risk management and ensure compliance with medicines legislation. To propose and actively contribute to policy and guideline development. To provide active input to service changes. To provide and actively support the clinical supervision of pharmacy staff. To maintain robust, comprehensive documentation. To support quality initiatives and promote the image of pharmacy services. To promote a learning culture and provide mentorship at local and corporate level. To actively contribute to the multidisciplinary team (e.g. attending rounds/committees). To actively contribute to the HCA Lead Clinical Pharmacist group. To continually develop own knowledge and skill to specialist level. To provide and support out of hours services. Interim appraisal to be completed within first 3-6 months of employment. Full appraisal to be completed biannually thereafter. This job description (including locum posts) does not attempt to detail every duty and is produced as a guideline only. It may well change in the light of experience. Page 2 of 5

3 KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING M.Pharm or equivalent Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Additional post graduate clinical qualifications e.g. Diploma or Masters Minimum 5 years post registration hospital experience Clinical pharmacy experience in specialist areas i.e. paediatrics, women s health, critical care Knowledge of relevant hospital policies and procedures Member of relevant specialist groups (e.g. NPPG, UKCPA, PICS) PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Analytical and judgemental skills Implementing solutions and monitoring outcomes SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Effective manage and motivate teams Liaison with key stakeholders Influence prescribing practice and medicines management Input to governance strategy Other disciplines Facilitation and active input to the education & training, mentoring and coaching of others RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY Maintain a high level of specialist clinical practice Maintain professional, legal and ethical accountability Maintain confidentiality Adopt evidence based practice Support risk assessment and management Providing patient and client care Customer care Policy and service development Physical/financial resources Responsible Pharmacist SKILLS AND EFFORT Leadership and supervision Excellent verbal and written communication Planning and organisation Teamwork and consultation Change management Demonstrable interpersonal skills IT proficient Adaptability and flexibility Creativity and innovation Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge WORKING CONDITIONS Professional dress code Page 3 of 5

4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/POLICIES The post holder will have access to confidential information, which may only be disclosed to parties entitled to receive it. Unauthorised disclosure is a disciplinary offence in accordance with the HCA International Confidentiality and Security Agreement. The Portland Hospital is a regulated organisation and as such, all post holders must have their criminal record checked. You will be asked to declare any criminal convictions during the application process and if you are the preferred candidate for the post an enhanced CRB record check will be made by HCA International. The Portland Hospital is a dynamic organisation; therefore this job description maybe subject to change in accordance with the service provision of the ward and The Portland Hospital. Any proposed amendments to reflect or anticipate changes to the post will be amended in consultation with the postholder. ORGANISATION CHART CHIEF NURSING OFFICER PHARMACY MANAGER LEAD CLINICAL PHARMACIST/DEPUTY PHARMACY MANAGER CLINICAL PHARMACISTS SENIOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PHARMACY TECHNICIANS Page 4 of 5

5 Employee: I agree that the attached job specification has been discussed with me and that I understand my primary responsibilities within this role. Name: Signature: Date: Manager/HR: Name: Signature: Date: Page 5 of 5