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Highly Specialised Weight Management Pharmacist - Band 8a

North Bristol NHS Trust
Bristol
3 weeks ago
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Job Overview

North Bristol NHS Trust has an opportunity for a committed, self-motivated and forward-thinking part-time band 8a pharmacist to help support our Tier 4 (Surgical) and Tier 3 (Medical) weight-loss management services. This post includes weekend working.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to help manage the pharmaceutical needs of patients in both a clinic and ward-based setting. The post-holder would help to support the weight loss management lead pharmacist with the clinics for managing a new generation of weight-loss medication and support Tier 4 patients through their surgical journey from pre-admission to post-discharge. Responsibilities include prescribing both within and outside a clinic environment, leadership and financial and governance reporting. There will also be opportunities to input to staff training and development including pharmacy, medical and nursing staff and involvement with the services provided by the largest acute trust in the South-West of England. Applications are invited for this challenging and very rewarding post from prescribing Pharmacists with extensive hospital experience who are seeking a stimulating clinical role with an opportunity to use and develop training skills.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retails scenes, excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, and Cornwall.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

    • Responsible for the provision, management and development of a highly specialist pharmaceutical service to the Anaesthetics, Surgery, Critical Care and Renal (ASCR) Division to achieve a high standard of efficiency and effectiveness
    • Responsible for the provision, management and development of a highly specialist pharmaceutical service to the Weight Management Team
    • Supporting and deputising for the pharmacist lead for medical weight management
    • Managing the pharmaceutical care of bariatric surgery patients in the pre and peri-operative period, in conjunction with the lead Band 8a Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery Pharmacist
    • Independently assess and prescribe drugs to treat obesity in a clinic setting
    • Plan peri-operative medication management in conjunction with the patient and the wider multidisciplinary team
    • Prepare prescribing information and documents prior to admission and review based on joint decision making with the patient on the day of surgery
    • Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure the safe, efficient, evidence-based and rational use of medicines in line with the BNSSG Formulary and departmental policies so that risks to patients are minimised
    • Contribute to the overall development of the clinical pharmacy service through active participation in relevant meetings. Work closely with all members of the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals.
    • Attend consultant and ward board rounds whenever possible to provide pharmaceutical expertise
    • Demonstrate strong leadership skills across all elements of the role
    • Provide reports on the use and cost of medicines to the surgical directorate as appropriate and analyse these to advise on strategies to ensure cost-effective use of resources.
    • Write relevant protocols, procedures and guidelines for use within the Weight Management Clinics and Pre- and Post-Bariatric Surgery and surgical specialist environments
    • Provide pharmaceutical expertise to any multidisciplinary working groups considering protocols, policies, guidelines and integrated care pathways in the specialist area
    • Assimilate and analyse clinical trial information on new pharmaceutical products intended for use within the speciality for submission to the Area Prescribing and Medicines Optimisation Committee (APMOC).
    • Ensure that an accurate medication history is obtained for each patient using the appropriate sources (GP, community pharmacist, patient/carer, clinic notes, nursing home, electronic patient record systems)
    • Assist with prescribing for weight loss clinic patients and inpatients to enable appropriate patient flow
    • Deals with high level pharmaceutical queries and provide advice and information to patients/carers/nursing and medical staff in connection with drug treatment
    • Provide a comprehensive clinical ward pharmacy service to the speciality and work with stakeholders to optimise resources and improve patient flow
    • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, where necessary to ensure timely and seamless discharge of patients
    • Document all major interventions made
    • Investigate and support the recording of adverse drug reactions and support the documentation of patient allergy in appropriate clinical records
    • Audit and risk manage selected areas of practice to promote continuous quality improvement by affecting change in practice. Participate in ASCR Divisional and Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery clinic audit meetings
    • Maintain and develop medicines management systems in conjunction with patients/carers, ward staff and pharmacy staff. Supervise and contribute to the development of medicines management technicians and/or other dedicated pharmacy staff
    • Contribute to the training of pharmacy undergraduates, medical students, junior doctors, pre- registration pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, allied health professionals and medical and nursing staff as appropriate. Train and mentor clinical pharmacy diploma students on aspects of the specialist area
    • Act as an appraiser in the Pharmacy appraisals programme
    • Ensure that all relevant procedures are adhered to, reviewed regularly and that all necessary records are completed
    • Undertake to follow all departmental procedures in accordance with current local practices and legislative requirements
    • Provide professional cover in the dispensary and surgical inpatients on a sessional basis
    • Keep up to date with developments in Pharmacy to maintain a high level of professional knowledge and competence. Attend study days and courses as necessary for the development of the service and the individual
    • Maintain a record of CPD
    • Work with the specialty to comply with national and local patient safety drug alerts and initiatives and help with the implementation and recommendation of associated action plans
    • Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to bariatric surgery and weight management patients in all clinical areas
    • Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy or their deputy

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • UK registered Pharmacist
  • Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Qualified Independent Prescriber
  • Leadership qualification

Work Experience

Essential criteria

  • UK hospital pharmacy experience
  • Relevant clinical pharmacy experience
  • Experience of teaching or supporting learning (e.g. mentoring, marking, etc)
  • Experience of audit and quality systems

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to manage time and prioritise effectively
  • Proactive approach to the application of specialist pharmaceutical knowledge in order to enhance patient care
  • Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area
  • Relevant IT skills to ECDL level or equivalent

Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of ability to publish

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential criteria

  • Adaptable and flexible approach to work
  • Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills
  • Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel .

North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.Seniority level

  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment typePart-time

Job function

  • Job functionHealth Care Provider
  • IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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