South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Practitioner Pharmacist (Frailty & DDOT)

The closing date is 08 July 2025

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Job summary

Vacancy only available to current employees of STSFT.

An exciting part-time (22.5 hours per week), fixed-term / **secondment opportunity has arisen (until 31.05.26) for a clinical pharmacist to join South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust as a patient-focused Advanced Practitioner Pharmacist working as part of the Frailty Team and the Dementia and Delerium Outreach Team (DDOT).

The role involves providing patient-focused advanced clinical support to the Frailty and DDOT Teams and you will work as part of the multidisciplinary teams to contribute to the management of Frailty and Dementia and Delirium patients to ensure a high-quality delivery of service for patients attending the Trust. You will have the opportunity to utilise independent prescribing skills through the attendance of Front of House consultant-led ward rounds and the delivery of pharmacist-led Dementia clinics, and work with the Teams to develop advanced service delivery within these specialties to support our existing team of Advanced Pharmacist Practitioners.

You will be expected to work closely supporting Directorate Lead Pharmacists in your specialty, supporting the wider pharmacy advanced practitioner team across seven days including delivering care from admission, through any inpatient stay and beyond into primary care.

**Please download attached Secondment Form & provide once fully-approved to Recruitment.

Main duties of the job

You will have significant hospital clinical pharmacist experience with evidence of effective service delivery at a specialist pharmacist level, post-graduate study to Diploma level, well-developed clinical pharmacy skills with an independent prescribing qualification and evidence of advanced clinical skills development. You will have experience of working as part of a team, excellent interpersonal skills, a strong desire to learn and a meticulous attention to detail.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has invested in modern pharmaceutical facilities including full electronic prescribing with decision support, automated dispensaries and extensive seven-day clinical services to enhance the patients experience of care by improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of their medicines utilisation. As part of this investment our nationally-recognised pharmacist-led Integrated Medicines Management Scheme has been expanded to all acute areas.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year pro-rata (25/26 pay award pending)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0625-22

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead and co-ordinate the professional clinical and pharmaceutical input into the safe and cost effective utilisation of medication in conjunction with the Trust Dementia and Delerium Outreach Team, Trust Frailty service and lead consultants, ensuring their safe and secure use and minimising the risk of inappropriate use.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead and co-ordinate the professional clinical and pharmaceutical input into the safe and cost effective utilisation of medication in conjunction with the Trust Dementia and Delerium Outreach Team, Trust Frailty service and lead consultants, ensuring their safe and secure use and minimising the risk of inappropriate use.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of effective service delivery of direct patient care at specialist practice level.
  • Close and effective working with medical staff.
  • Leadership of audit projects and or research.
  • Clinical mentoring or Pre-registration tutor.
  • Evidence of delivering successful change programmes.

Desirable

  • Research and evidence of publications.
  • Teaching at higher education level.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Well-presented.
  • Friendly and outgoing.
  • Confident.
  • Able to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
  • Post-graduate Study to Diploma level or equivalent experience.
  • MRPharmS.
  • Evidence of CPD in-line with requirements of GPhC.
  • Can demonstrate management of resources, delivery of objectives in-line with national priorities, participation in policy development and leadership of a team.
  • Prescribing qualification.
  • Advanced Clinical Skills.

Other

Desirable

  • Please ensure you provide contact telephone number.

Attitude

Essential

  • Positive, flexible & co-operative approach.

Skills

Essential

  • Clinical Pharmacy practice and innovation.
  • Good written & verbal communication skills.
  • Evidence of ability to communicate with others, lead projects gaining the co-operation of others.
  • Evidence of ability to inspire others through delivery of team objectives.
  • Financial management.
  • HR Management skills.

Desirable

  • Time-management skills.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of effective service delivery of direct patient care at specialist practice level.
  • Close and effective working with medical staff.
  • Leadership of audit projects and or research.
  • Clinical mentoring or Pre-registration tutor.
  • Evidence of delivering successful change programmes.

Desirable

  • Research and evidence of publications.
  • Teaching at higher education level.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Well-presented.
  • Friendly and outgoing.
  • Confident.
  • Able to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
  • Post-graduate Study to Diploma level or equivalent experience.
  • MRPharmS.
  • Evidence of CPD in-line with requirements of GPhC.
  • Can demonstrate management of resources, delivery of objectives in-line with national priorities, participation in policy development and leadership of a team.
  • Prescribing qualification.
  • Advanced Clinical Skills.

Other

Desirable

  • Please ensure you provide contact telephone number.

Attitude

Essential

  • Positive, flexible & co-operative approach.

Skills

Essential

  • Clinical Pharmacy practice and innovation.
  • Good written & verbal communication skills.
  • Evidence of ability to communicate with others, lead projects gaining the co-operation of others.
  • Evidence of ability to inspire others through delivery of team objectives.
  • Financial management.
  • HR Management skills.

Desirable

  • Time-management skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Thomas Harris

thomas.harris7@nhs.net

01915656256

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year pro-rata (25/26 pay award pending)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0625-22

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


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