Job summary
Please submit a fully-authorised Secondment Form to Recruitment if you are wishing to undertake this role on a Secondment basis.
As part of South Tyneside
and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trusts continued commitment to improving the
safety of patients and the effective utilisation of resources,
we have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practitioner Pharmacist in the
Division of Surgery. You will be required to lead and co-ordinate the
professional clinical input into the delivery and development of services in
the designated Directorates. You will be expected to work closely with
Directorate Lead Pharmacists and Advanced Practitioners within the Division in
supporting the wider pharmacy team including the delivery of care from pre-assessment
clinics, admission for elective and non-elective cases, through the inpatient
stay and beyond into primary care.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to provide evidence of effective service delivery at a
specialist pharmacist level, post-graduate study to Diploma level and
well-developed clinical pharmacy skills with an independent prescribing
qualification and evidence of advanced clinical skills development. The ability
to support and mentor junior pharmacists and undertake clinical supervision
will be key skills. The
Pharmacy Service operates a seven-day clinical service with routine support of
both junior pharmacists and integrated 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 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. Your role
will be to lead and co-ordinate the professional clinical and pharmaceutical
input for this patient group with a focus on medicines optimisation, safe and
secure utilisation of medicines and minimising the risk of inappropriate use.
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 8,300 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. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and co-ordinate the professional clinical and pharmaceutical input into the safe and cost-effective utilisation of medicines in conjunction with the Trust surgical care services and lead consultants.
To provide expert advice in the designated area undertaking risk-management, financial management and clinical governance activities and undertake prescribing to deliver medicines optimisation 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 in conjunction with other advanced practitioners and directorate lead pharmacists to ensure safe and efficient care from pre-assessment to discharge.
To link with the 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 SEE 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 medicines in conjunction with the Trust surgical care services and lead consultants.
To provide expert advice in the designated area undertaking risk-management, financial management and clinical governance activities and undertake prescribing to deliver medicines optimisation 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 in conjunction with other advanced practitioners and directorate lead pharmacists to ensure safe and efficient care from pre-assessment to discharge.
To link with the 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 SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you quickly), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
- Post-graduate study to Diploma level or equivalent experience.
- MRPharmS.
- Prescribing qualification.
- Advanced Clinical Skills.
- 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.
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
- Friendly and outgoing.
- Confident.
- Able to meet deadlines.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you quickly), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
- Post-graduate study to Diploma level or equivalent experience.
- MRPharmS.
- Prescribing qualification.
- Advanced Clinical Skills.
- 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.
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
- Friendly and outgoing.
- Confident.
- Able to meet deadlines.
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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