Job summary
Due to maternity leave, we have an exciting 12 month secondment opportunity
for a patient focused advanced pharmacist practitioner in the Frailty Team.
This is an opportunity for an advanced pharmacist practitioner to develop
advanced level service delivery within the Frailty Team, support our existing
team of admissions and frailty advanced practitioners working in
multidisciplinary collaborative teams and further build on the delivery of our
integrated medicines management to improve drug therapy and patient safety in
high risk areas. Hence you will be expected to work closely supporting
Directorate Lead Pharmacists in your specialty supporting the wider pharmacy
advanced practitioner team across 7 days including delivering care from
admission, through any inpatient stay and beyond into primary care.
Main duties of the job
You will have evidence of effective service delivery at a specialist
pharmacist level, post-graduate study to diploma level and well-developed
clinical pharmacy skills in an acute medical or surgical specialty with an
independent prescribing qualification and evidence of advanced clinical skills.
This post is part of a 5 day in 7 day rota of nine practitioners with routine
support of both junior pharmacists and medicines management technicians.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has invested in
modern pharmaceutical facilities including full electronic prescribing with
decision support, automated dispensaries and extensive 7 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 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.
The Trust employs around 8,300 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and co-ordinate the professional clinical and pharmaceutical input into the safe and cost
effective management and development of the utilisation of medication in conjunction with Trust
emergency care and re-admissions service and lead consultants ensuring their safe and secure
use and minimising the risk of inappropriate use.
To provide expert advice in the designated area to all directorate undertaking risk management,
financial management and clinical governance activities and undertake prescribing to deliver
medicines optimization and safe and effective discharge
To monitor performance of pharmacists working in this area, to undertake clinical supervision and
internal and external teaching for all staff
To co-ordinate clinical service delivery within the safe and sustainable care project focused on
front of house and ambulatory care pathways.
To link with antibiotic lead pharmacist to deliver effective antibiotic utilisation and initiation to
reduce the incidence of Hospital Acquired Infections.
To work at an advanced level in the designated areas of practice.
PLEASE REFER TO THE 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 management and development of the utilisation of medication in conjunction with Trust
emergency care and re-admissions service and lead consultants ensuring their safe and secure
use and minimising the risk of inappropriate use.
To provide expert advice in the designated area to all directorate undertaking risk management,
financial management and clinical governance activities and undertake prescribing to deliver
medicines optimization and safe and effective discharge
To monitor performance of pharmacists working in this area, to undertake clinical supervision and
internal and external teaching for all staff
To co-ordinate clinical service delivery within the safe and sustainable care project focused on
front of house and ambulatory care pathways.
To link with antibiotic lead pharmacist to deliver effective antibiotic utilisation and initiation to
reduce the incidence of Hospital Acquired Infections.
To work at an advanced level in the designated areas of practice.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Well presented
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Confident
- Able to meet deadlines
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy
- Postgraduate 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
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
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
Attitude
Essential
- Positive, flexible & co-operative approach
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Well presented
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Confident
- Able to meet deadlines
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy
- Postgraduate 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
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
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
Attitude
Essential
- Positive, flexible & co-operative approach
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).
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