Job summary
An exciting 12 month secondment opportunity has arisen for an
experienced clinical pharmacist to join South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS
Foundation Trust as a patient focused Advanced Practitioner Pharmacist working
in the Lipid service.
The role involves providing
patient focused advanced clinical support to the Lipid Service team and you
will work closely with the team 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 delivery of established pharmacist
led Lipid clinics, and work with the team to develop services within this
speciality.
Main duties of the job
You
will have 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. 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
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- 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 Lipid 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- 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 Lipid 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.
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
- Friendly and Outgoing.
- Confident.
- Able to meet deadlines.
Attitude
Essential
- Positive, flexible & co-operative approach.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy.
- Postgraduate 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.
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
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
- Friendly and Outgoing.
- Confident.
- Able to meet deadlines.
Attitude
Essential
- Positive, flexible & co-operative approach.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy.
- Postgraduate 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.
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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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