The wide scope of this role is not an expectation of where the post holder will start but where they aim to be after 2 years of rotation through the Foundation Programme. The duties and responsibilities defined below are not an exhaustive list and may change in order to meet the needs of the organisation. For a more detailed description of clinical skills and professional attributes expected of a competent foundation pharmacist, see the Foundation Programme handbook. Communication and Working Relationships Develop and maintain effective working relationships, which inspire confidence in clinical pharmacy and the pharmacy department, with staff and patients in all rotation specialties. Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleagues when necessary. Recognise the roles of other colleagues and liaise with them as needed for the collective benefit of patients. These colleagues will include (but not be limited to): Patients Medical and Nursing Staff with responsibility for prescribing and medicines optimisation at all levels Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistant technical officers in all healthcare sectors at all levels Allied Healthcare Professionals eg dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists Discharge Co-ordinators GPs, nurses and other practice staff with responsibility for medicines optimisation Clinical Practice Provide prescription review and medicines-related advice to healthcare professionals and patients in all rotations. Undertake reconciliation of patients medicines at admission and/or discharge as defined by the processes of each rotation. Provide medicines-related counselling for patients or their carers in order to support them to optimise and individualise their medicines usage. Monitor and influence the practice of other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective prescribing Assist in the provision of medicines information services Participate in on call and weekend rotas Training and Supervision Actively participate in the Foundation Programme in order to achieve the skills and competencies defined within it. Undertake continuing professional development, including postgraduate clinical diploma level study. Supervise the dispensary to ensure that prescriptions are dispensed safely and effectively by providing professional intervention including clinical screening, dispensing and final checking of prescriptions as necessary. Supervise and monitor activities in Pharmacy Technical Services and Radiopharmacy including clinically screening prescriptions, pre-process and final checking and product release. Ensure preparation is undertaken to standards for Good Manufacturing Practice and in accordance with licences. Provide training for, act as a role model for and supervise the activities of pre-registration pharmacy graduates and pharmacy students. Prepare and deliver medicines-related training for medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals as directed by rotation specialty leads or foundation mentors. Management of Resources Working closely with pharmacy technicians and assistants, provide pharmacist support for discharge facilitation and reuse of patients own medicines Be aware of and adhere to local formulary and other medicines related guidance to ensure cost effective medicines usage. Be responsible for planning and organising own workload in accordance with the requirements of the rotation specialty Quality Improvement and Audit Develop, lead and provide support for quality improvement projects and audits related to medicines optimisation and prescribing Policy and Service Development Provide timely and accurate advice on prescribing issues and evidence based prescribing in accordance with local and national guidance and policy, including the South and West Devon Joint Formulary. Participate in reviews of work methods and contribute to the development of new processes, procedures and systems to minimise risk and ensure consistent provision of services. Support local implementation of medicines related policies, procedures and guidance. Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
