A hospital staff pharmacist provides pharmacy services to both inpatients and outpatients at a hospital. They work closely with doctors and nurses to administer medications to patients and may prepare specialized medications. Hospital pharmacists are experts in medications and work to ensure patients receive the best treatment. Key responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions accurately, advising medical staff on drug selection and dosage, and educating patients. A degree in pharmacy is required to become a licensed hospital pharmacist.

1. AZERBAIJAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL
TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION
PRESENTATION ON THE TOPIC OF:
(STAFF OF HOSPITAL PHARMACY )
Student : Albuissa muhammed hamed
Course: 3rd
Group: 887b
Teacher: dos.phd.mansorova layla
baku-2016

2. Job Description for Hospital Staff Pharmacist
A hospital staff pharmacist provides pharmacy
services for inpatients and outpatients of a
hospital.The staff pharmacist may interact
directly with customers who are able to physically
approach the pharmacy, but he or she does not
always interact directly with patients who are
staying at the hospital. Instead, the pharmacist
will work with nurses and doctors in order to
administer the needed medicine for the patient.
The pharmacist may mix medicines that are
needed for neonatal care, IV solutions, and
complex nutrition situations.

3. The pharmacist may sometimes make rounds with medical
staff in order to gain a better understanding of individual
patient needs and to monitor patient reactions to medicines.
Vast knowledge of the medicine available is important for
the hospital staff pharmacist to possess.The pharmacist may
sometimes make decisions as to certain brands and types of
medicines that are to be purchased, making the job of a
hospital staff pharmacist a key to patients’ health.
The preparation of medicine is often done individually, but
teamwork is also important, since the pharmacist works with
various medical staff. Strong mathematical skills are needed,
in order to ensure accuracy in the dispensing of medicine.

4. Record-keeping skills are important, as the
pharmacist will have to make updates to
patient records and will need to consult the
necessary patient records to make decisions. A
hospital staff pharmacist is generally expected
to have graduated from an accredited
pharmacy school and have a bachelor’s of
science in pharmacy. Current state licensing
should usually be obtained prior to being hired.
If you have a scientific mind and would enjoy
working with the public as well as health
professionals, this could be the job for you

5. Hospital pharmacists are experts in the field of
medicines, how they're used and their effect on
the human body. As well as being responsible for
dispensing prescriptions, pharmacists are
involved in the purchasing and quality testing of
medicines.They may also manufacture
medicines, as in some cases treatments need to
be tailor made for individual patients.
You'll work closely with medical and nursing staff
to make sure hospital patients receive the best
treatment, advising on the selection, dose and
type of administration.

6. You'll also provide help and advice to patients in all aspects of their
medicines.
While most hospital pharmacists are based within NHS or private hospitals,
the role can extend beyond this with responsibility for medicines in health
centres, nursing homes, hospices and general practitioners' (GP) surgeries.

7. Responsibilities
As a hospital pharmacist, you'll need to:
check prescriptions to make sure there are no errors
and that they're appropriate and safe for the individual
patient;
provide advice on the dosage of medicines and the
most appropriate form of medication, for example,
tablet, injection, ointment or inhaler;
participate in ward rounds to take patient drug
histories;
liaise with other medical staff on problems patients
may experience when taking their medicines;

8. discuss treatments with patients' relatives,
community pharmacists and GPs;
make sure medicines are stored appropriately
and securely;
supervise the work of less experienced and less
qualified staff;
answer questions about medicines from within
the hospital, other hospitals and the general
public;
keep up to date with, and contribute to,
research and development;
write guidelines for drug use within the
hospital and implement hospital regulations;

9. Working hours
NHS hospital pharmacists typically work 37.5 hours
a week.This includes weekends and some extra
hours may be required.You will also usually be part
of an on-call rota.
Flexible working arrangements, part-time work and
job-sharing are possible. Career breaks may be
possible within the NHS.
What to expect
You'll work in the dispensary and on the wards, with
regular patient contact on a daily basis.You may
also work in laboratories and small, sterile rooms
called 'clean rooms'. Much of the work involves
dealing directly with chemicals and medicines.

10. Qualifications
To qualify as a hospital pharmacist you need to:
successfully complete a General Pharmaceutical Council
(GPhC) accredited Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm),
which is a full-time four year course;
complete a period of one year pre-registration training in a
hospital pharmacy, which covers key competencies in areas
such as medicines and health, personal effectiveness and
interpersonal skills;
pass a GPhC registration exam.
You will then be able to apply for registration with GPhC,
which is necessary to practise as a pharmacist in England,
Wales and Scotland. Pharmacists in Northern Ireland must
register with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland.
There are universities across the UK which are accredited by
the GPhC to offer the necessary MPharm degree. Details of all
of them can be found at GPhC: :

11. Pre-registrationTraining Placement.
In order to register as a pharmacist you
must also demonstrate your fitness to
practise.

12. Skills
You will need to have:
excellent communication skills for dealing with
patients and health professionals;
the ability to work carefully, methodically and
accurately with medicines and doses - this is
vital as mistakes could prove fatal;
the ability to use scientific knowledge to solve
problems;
IT skills for recording information;
interpersonal skills and a caring and
sympathetic manner, as the work usually
involves contact with patients on the wards and
in outpatient departments;

13. Work experience
Try to get experience either in a setting working with
the public or in a local pharmacy that will give you
exposure to working with prescriptions and drugs.
Any knowledge and experience of the profession you
can demonstrate will be helpful.
You should also consider becoming a student
member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.This
provides access to resources, networking
opportunities and support throughout your studies.

14. Employers
The majority of hospital pharmacists work for hospitals in
the NHS.
It is also possible to work in the private sector for
companies such as BMI Healthcare, BUPA and Nuffield
Health.They, along with other private sector providers,
run care homes for older people and adults and children
with mental health, learning or physical disabilities, as well
as hospitals and clinics.
NHS trusts may also employ locum pharmacists to work in
their hospital pharmacy departments. In these instances,
you may work for an agency but you could also work for an
individual hospital or NHS trust on a casual basis.
Look for job vacancies at:

15. C+D Jobs
NHS Jobs
NHS Scotland Recruitment
Pharmaceutical Journal Jobs
Locum agencies that handle
temporary vacancies.
Websites of private sector
organisations.

16. Professional development
After becoming a registered pharmacist, many hospital pharmacists
develop their careers by taking a certificate or diploma in clinical
pharmacy, which is often followed by an MSc.This is usually necessary
to be able to progress to more senior grades.
You will undertake a range of training to support you in your chosen
speciality or career path.Training opportunities include in-house
training provided by the pharmacy department or hospital, regionally
or nationally organised study days or courses, initial speciality training
and training in management.
To remain registered with the GPhC you must carry out regular
continuing professional development (CPD) to show you're up to date
with the constantly changing profession.Certain standards are set by
the GPhC which includes recording your CPD in a particular format. Find
out more at GPhC: CPD.

17. It is important that you keep abreast of developments in drug research,
including:
new drugs that are developed and come on to the market;
new methods of treating conditions with drugs;
government and hospital policies for drug treatment.
You can do this by reading professional journals and publications and
attending courses and training sessions throughout your career.
Becoming a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society will provide access
to relevant resources, events, a mentoring service, professional network,
webinars and CPD support.

18. Following two to three years' experience, you may apply for
a more senior Band 7 pharmacist position.This is usually a
rotational role but with more emphasis on specialising in a
chosen area of pharmacy practice, for example:
cardiology;
paediatric care;
haematology;
quality assurance;
medicines information;
procurement and distribution;
Radiopharmacy.

19. Opportunities exist to progress further to
the role of supplementary or
independent prescriber or to hospital
pharmacy consultant (pharmacists with
special interests).There are fewer
opportunities in these roles, however,
and it's sometimes necessary to relocate
in order to progress.

20. You may also take on a role as a tutor by lecturing pre-
reg trainees, delivering presentations to other medical
staff or providing tutorial support to undergraduate
pharmacy students.
Opportunities also exist for you to undertake locum work

21. Salary
Within the NHS, the Agenda for Change pay structure has
clearly defined pay bands. Newly qualified pharmacists
usually start on Band 6, which ranges from £26,041 to
£34,876.
With further study and training, it is possible to progress to
Band 7 where salaries are set at £31,072 to £40,964.
Roles at senior level include advanced pharmacist,
consultant pharmacist, team manager and professional
manager of pharmaceutical services. Salaries can range
from £39,632 to £81,618 (Band 8a to 8d) depending on
knowledge, training and experience. As a most senior
manager of pharmaceutical services, salaries of £77,850 to
£98,453 (Band 9) can be reached.
Salaries within private hospitals may be set at different
levels.

22. Hospital Staff PharmacistTasks
Educate patient on medication use, storage and side
effects.
Solicit information from patients regarding past and
current medication to prevent drug interactions.
May collaborate with other health care professionals to
plan, monitor, review and evaluate patient
effectiveness.
Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient
compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful
interactions.
Dispense and review prescriptions to ensure accuracy,
and compliance with professional, state and federal
regulatory requirements.

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ALBUISSA MUHAMMED HAMED
887B