Band 8a – Advanced Pharmacist Virtual Wards, Pharmacy

Job Details:

• Posting Date: 03 June 2024
• Salary: £52,963.00 to £59,360.00 per year
• Additional Salary Information: £52,963.00 – £59,360.00 a year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing Date: 16 June 2024
• Location: Watford, WD18 0HB
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: C

This role supports the Lead Pharmacist for Virtual Wards in delivering a specialised pharmacy service across all Virtual Hospital (VH) pathways. Additionally, it involves collaborating with the Lead Pharmacist for Community Health Services – Hertfordshire to enhance community services and integrate VH pathways. The primary objective is to provide a high-quality Medicines Optimisation Service aimed at improving medication-related outcomes for high-risk and prioritised patients, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based use of medicines.

• Deliver a high-quality Medicines Optimisation Service to enhance medication-related outcomes for high-risk patients.
• Ensure the safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based use of medications.
• Conduct pharmaceutical care for high-risk patients across all pathways, including Medicines Reconciliations, medication reviews, clinical screenings and interventions, counselling, providing clinical advice, therapeutic drug monitoring, and antimicrobial stewardship.

• Assist the Lead Pharmacist for Virtual Wards in providing specialised pharmacy services for all VH pathways.
• Participate in the development and implementation of medicines management policies and procedures for VH.
• Contribute to medicines optimisation projects within the VH framework.

• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team and attend daily MDT meetings to provide pharmacological input.
• Support the wider virtual care initiatives, which may include the development and implementation of medicines management policies and procedures.

• Work across sites between Watford General Hospital (WHTH) and Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) based on operational needs.

To apply for this position, please refer to the full job description and person specification provided by NHS Jobs. The Final date to receive applications is 16 June 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to play a crucial role in the development and delivery of virtual healthcare services.