Healthcare Science and Pharmacy

Description

up to 3 permanent post available

25 hours per week to include 5 shifts per week Monday to Friday (4 Monday to Friday when on weekend rotation), every other weekend and rotational bank holidays.

Hours are as follows:

Saturday and Sunday (and bank holidays) = 07.00 - 11.00

Weekday shifts = 07.00 - 12.00, 08.00 - 13.00 and 12.00 until 17.00 if covering late clinics.

Duties will include blood sampling for patients on all acute wards, medical, surgical and high risk infection departments. 

Also providing a service to the very busy and demanding blood sampling room,  for patients attending clinics of varying specialities.

NICU, fistula and vascular training will also be provided.

Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred but all applicants will be considered.

Successful candidates will receive full up to date training and take a practical assessment to assess skill level.

Shortlisted applicants will be expected to complete and pass an assessment of basic numeracy and literacy prior to interview.

Candidates with previous experience will have to demonstrate their skill in a practical test.

This position will commence at Band 2, progressing to Band 3 after a minimum period of 6 months and on successful completion of further training and competencies, this can vary on time scale.

Description

• Process Homecare prescriptions and send to the Homecare Provider in a timely and secure manner 
• Check Homecare invoices against purchase orders and current contract prices, passing correct invoices for payment or querying as appropriate
• Maintain and update Homecare records relating to homecare patients, prescriptions processed, and invoices passed for payment
• Deal with any queries relating to homecare services, from either trust staff, homecare provider staff or patients and their representatives, via phone or email in a timely manner to ensure patients treatments are not interrupted

Description

• Act as a Clinical Scientist in GI and Urodynamics. Be a specialist in the field of Urology and GI, providing advice on practice, training and educational issues relating to the specialty.
•   Perform all above investigations to a high professional standard, as defined by ICS and AGIP, and in keeping with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• To analyse, interpret and report on urodynamic, anorectal and upper GI investigations ensuring results are recorded accurately on the medical data index and hospital records.
• Assist with any new or complex procedures until able to practice independently.
•   Provide clinical leadership to the team to provide the highest quality care for patients undergoing physiological investigations in line with trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient comfort and safety, providing reassurance during invasive procedures.
• Instigate new ideas, undertake new techniques and incorporate agreed changes in work practise.
• Be involved in the organisation of new clinics within the department
• To promote and maintain good rapport and communication with patients and relatives ensuring that appropriate information is always available.

Description

Description

Design and deliver high quality teaching which is informed by significant professional experience gained via practice, research/study and teaching experience, to undergraduate students on the new MPharm programme - to include lectures, workshops, applied pharmacy practice skills sessions and supervision of dissertations or projects, assessment and marking and pastoral care of students, in line with Department and University policy. Primarily the teaching commitment associated with this role will be in the practice setting.
Carry out a significant role in the design, development and delivery of practice-based learning in the department of pharmacy and pharmacology.
Contribute effectively to University wide developments and innovation in the design and delivery of teaching. This may include participation in professional accreditation activities where necessary. Whilst it is essential that teaching is informed by research/professional expertise there is no research component in this role.
Responsible for the efficient and effective provision, management, and development of the appropriate clinical pharmacy service in accordance with Medicines legislation, the Code of Ethics of the GPhC, RPS hospital pharmacy standards, UKMI standards and Trust policies and procedures.
Provides specialist clinical pharmacy services at a high level to the Pre-Op pharmacy Surgical Team. Teaches and supervises less experienced colleagues, pharmacists, technicians, and students.

Description

To undertake the Pharmacy Technician course. To complete virtual guided learning provided by the training provider as well as workplace training within the partnership.

Work on a rotational basis, gaining competencies and experience as defined by the Pharmacy Technician course.

Competence will be assessed through the completion of a portfolio of evidence and knowledge will be assessed through completion of marked tasks. 

It is a contractual requirement that the post holder completes all the educational activities within the period of the contract, meeting set deadlines throughout the course - failure to do so could lead to termination of the contract.

Complete tasks and goals set in the workplace by the work training supervisor and learning and development team.

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Description

·       Under the  direction of the SWGLH Informatics and Clinical Bioinformatics Director, steer the development of bioinformatics systems and ensure systems across the SWGLH meet the technical requirements of the service, as well as any contractual obligations

·       To support the SWGLH Informatics and Clinical Bioinformatics Director, in the strategic development of the bioinformatics service ensuring that it remains at the cutting edge of bioinformatics practice.

·       Undertake collaborative research (infrequently) and development on new bioinformatics applications for variant assessment, e.g., the use of AI, as well as the development of bioinformatics for new technologies.

·       Work with the GLH Management Group and local Laboratory leads to unify the SW bioinformatics teams to support the appropriate and efficient use of resources required to implement and maintain the bioinformatics, data management and storage systems.

·       Responsible for ensuring the bioinformatics pipelines and processes are compliant with all relevant regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 15189:2012) and accreditation bodies and that best practice guidelines and standards applicable to bioinformatics are adhered to.

Description

The successful applicant will be responsible for the systemic anti-cancer therapy electronic prescribing system, ChemoCare^®, utilising their specialist pharmacy knowledge to support the further development and maintenance of the system. The post holder will provide day-to-day management of the system including the building schedule, as well as being responsible for the project management and implementation of any upgrades.

The post will involve a close working relationship with Pharmacy Technical Services, Clinical Informatics, and the wider haematology team. This will involve attendance at specialist meetings, including being a member of the chemotherapy multiprofessional team.

The successful candidate will also maintain the training matrix and access levels to the system. The post holder will be involved in risk management of the system, producing reports and undertaking audit as required.

The successful candidate will have previous experience of using hospital pharmacy systems. Previous experience of working in the specialist area (haematology, oncology, technical services) or working with electronic prescribing systems (ChemoCare^®, Aria or equivalent) is an advantage but not essential.

Description

Description

Technical and Training
Understanding of MHRA Managing Medical Devices, Medical Device Regulations and other appropriate legislations and guidelines relevant to medical devices.
Perform specialist technical services for complex and patient critical medical devices such as acceptance testing, planned preventative maintenance, calibration and repairs for Anaesthetic machines, Ventilators, Transport Ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP devices, Insufflators.
Ensure required planned preventative maintenance and repairs are completed within timely manner in line with CES KPIs and escalate issues when required.
Participate in On -call rota, providing specialist medical device support during weekends and bank holidays.
Provide expert advice, guidance and training relating medical devices to clinical users, speciality leads.
Ensure device asset register is accurate and up to date for specialist medical devices.
Ensure technical and mandatory training is up to date and keep accurate training records.
Monitor stock levels and complete stock takes as required by the Trust.

Investigate required regulatory notices and incidents and implement agreed corrective actions as directed by Medical Device Safety officer.
Support the Service Head in engineering training of junior technicians and apprenticeships.
Participate in medical device training for clinical users as specified by Service Head & Clinical Equipment Training Co-ordinator.

Description

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day provision of clinical pharmacy services to the haematology directorate. This will involve working closely with the haematology team providing specialist advice and ensuring safe and timely supply of medications to inpatients, outpatients, and the chemotherapy day unit. The specialist haematology pharmacists are key members of the multidisciplinary team, attending weekly MDT meetings as well as contributing towards teaching, guideline development and clinical audit.

The post is based within out Pharmacy Technical Services team, providing support to the aseptic unit and acting as an ‘Authorised Pharmacist’ to ensure safe and efficient service delivery. The post holder will be an integral member of the Technical Services team, supporting with the implementation of the action plan from the Assurance of Aseptic Preparation of Medicines audit to continuously develop the service and maintain the unit’s low risk rating. Innovation and transformation are at the forefront of our service, offering an exciting opportunity to the successful candidate to be involved in innovative work streams and project work.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within Technical Services. You must have completed (or be undertaking) the clinical diploma and be committed to continuing professional development. Previous experience working within haematology or oncology would be an advantage but is not essential.