Accountable Pharmacist - Aseptic Services
The Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust attributes great importance on the education and training of its workforce. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior pharmacist to take on the role of the Lead Pharmacist for Education and Training. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our Aseptic Pharmacy team as the Accountable Pharmacist at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Department. The post holder will manage and provide support to deliver chemotherapy items to our patient groups, both bought in and prepared in-house, being responsible for ensuring all aspects of GMP are maintained and followed. You will work closely with QA to manage aseptics aspects of the Pharmaceutical Quality System. We are proud to have been awarded a 'Low' risk rating at our last regulatory audit, and you will work with the Aseptic services Team and QA to maintain this risk rating. You will lead and develop the other team members within the Pharmacy Aseptics team. Main duties of the job You must have hospital pharmacy experience involving clinical pharmacy skills as well as experience of working in aseptic services. This role requires the ability to work effectively as part of a team, through excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to motivate yourself and others to achieve common goals. To be successful in this application you will demonstrate confidence as a senior pharmacist and be a role model to staff. Main duties of the role are: To act as the Accountable Pharmacist for the RBFT Aseptic pharmacy unit. To work closely with the Lead Aseptic services technician to manage the unit and allocated staff ensuring that a safe and efficient service is provided. To work closely with the Senior Pharmacist QA & Aseptics to develop the pharmacy aseptic services to meet the future needs of key stakeholders. To liaise with Quality Assurance (QA) staff to ensure the unit Quality Management Systems are updated and maintained at all times. To provide expert pharmaceutical care to Oncology and Haematology patients. To act as the pharmacy competency assessor and pharmacy trainer for Intrathecal chemotherapy and contribute to the further development of the Trust Intrathecal chemotherapy policy. To liaise with the clinical trials team and provide advice on aspects of clinical trials within oncology, haematology and aseptic services. About us Royal Berkshire Hospital is pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ' Good'
with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical services team to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence. At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is Working together to provide outstanding care for our community. We are
C ompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are
A spirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are
R esourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are
E xcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us? You will also have countless opportunities to further enhance your own development either through the independent prescribing course, advance practitioner course or leadership forums. If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you'll feel at home at Royal Berkshire Hospital. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the Job Description and Person Specification when applying for this post, if you have any queries please contact us. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent (from an accredited University registered with GPhC) Current registered practising Member of GPhC Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, MSc or other Clinical Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience Desirable Independent prescriber or willing to work towards one MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance Experience Essential Substantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment Experience of working in an aseptic preparation unit Interacted with auditors during regulatory assessments Experience of managing a team in a senior position Desirable Experience of managing clinical trials in aseptic services Writing GMP documentation Knowledge of drug funding in the NHS Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential QA and QC practices Good knowledge of GMP Ability to plan and complete tasks / projects Desirable Knowledge of risk management in the NHS Experience in oncology or haematology Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London Road Reading RG1 5AN Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 193-6947351NCG
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The Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust attributes great importance on the education and training of its workforce. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior pharmacist to take on the role of the Lead Pharmacist for Education and Training. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our Aseptic Pharmacy team as the Accountable Pharmacist at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Department. The post holder will manage and provide support to deliver chemotherapy items to our patient groups, both bought in and prepared in-house, being responsible for ensuring all aspects of GMP are maintained and followed. You will work closely with QA to manage aseptics aspects of the Pharmaceutical Quality System. We are proud to have been awarded a 'Low' risk rating at our last regulatory audit, and you will work with the Aseptic services Team and QA to maintain this risk rating. You will lead and develop the other team members within the Pharmacy Aseptics team. Main duties of the job You must have hospital pharmacy experience involving clinical pharmacy skills as well as experience of working in aseptic services. This role requires the ability to work effectively as part of a team, through excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to motivate yourself and others to achieve common goals. To be successful in this application you will demonstrate confidence as a senior pharmacist and be a role model to staff. Main duties of the role are: To act as the Accountable Pharmacist for the RBFT Aseptic pharmacy unit. To work closely with the Lead Aseptic services technician to manage the unit and allocated staff ensuring that a safe and efficient service is provided. To work closely with the Senior Pharmacist QA & Aseptics to develop the pharmacy aseptic services to meet the future needs of key stakeholders. To liaise with Quality Assurance (QA) staff to ensure the unit Quality Management Systems are updated and maintained at all times. To provide expert pharmaceutical care to Oncology and Haematology patients. To act as the pharmacy competency assessor and pharmacy trainer for Intrathecal chemotherapy and contribute to the further development of the Trust Intrathecal chemotherapy policy. To liaise with the clinical trials team and provide advice on aspects of clinical trials within oncology, haematology and aseptic services. About us Royal Berkshire Hospital is pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ' Good'
with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical services team to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence. At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is Working together to provide outstanding care for our community. We are
C ompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are
A spirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are
R esourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are
E xcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us? You will also have countless opportunities to further enhance your own development either through the independent prescribing course, advance practitioner course or leadership forums. If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you'll feel at home at Royal Berkshire Hospital. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the Job Description and Person Specification when applying for this post, if you have any queries please contact us. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent (from an accredited University registered with GPhC) Current registered practising Member of GPhC Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, MSc or other Clinical Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience Desirable Independent prescriber or willing to work towards one MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance Experience Essential Substantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment Experience of working in an aseptic preparation unit Interacted with auditors during regulatory assessments Experience of managing a team in a senior position Desirable Experience of managing clinical trials in aseptic services Writing GMP documentation Knowledge of drug funding in the NHS Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential QA and QC practices Good knowledge of GMP Ability to plan and complete tasks / projects Desirable Knowledge of risk management in the NHS Experience in oncology or haematology Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London Road Reading RG1 5AN Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 193-6947351NCG
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