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Job overview

**Previous applicants need not apply**

We have an exiting opportunity for a pharmacist to join our team. Are you an enthusiastic, motivated clinical pharmacist with an interest in neurology? Would you like to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to  manage the pharmacy service to neurology?  

The role will involve working with the neurology team to establish the role of a prescribing pharmacist in our out-patient clinics as well as supporting medicines optimisation and medicines effectiveness across  neurology in-patient and outpatient services . 

Initially focusing on treatments for multiple sclerosis the post will provide you with the opportunity utilise your skills as a non-medical prescriber across neurology. 

Main duties of the job

1. Act as an advanced Pharmacy practitioner for the neurology, to plan the care and identify areas of concern related to medicine use within this specialty. 

2. To be an Independent Prescriber (IP) and to continue to develop the role of pharmacist independent prescriber within the Trust.

3. To provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to patients in neurology wards and out-patient areas in line with clinical pharmacy standards and objectives.

4. Clinically checking all prescriptions before dispensing and referring to the prescriber any unusual doses, potential drug interactions or incompatibilities for confirmation or revision before authorising dispensing.

5. Assist in clinical decision making to ensure patient safety and medication effectiveness through the medicines optimisation agenda.

6. Discussing with patients any issues about their medication, and liaising with other health care professionals in Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate.

7. Reviews results of external audit related to patient care and develop action plan as necessary.

8. Fulfil the role of Responsible Pharmacist in the dispensary when register able activities are taking place, when required as part of the rota or out of hours, as defined in the relevant Trust guidance document. To be aware of the requirements of this role and the relevant standard operating procedures, and to complete the record forms as require.

Working for our organisation

“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”