Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Medicines Safety Team at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated Nurses , Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
We are looking for an candidate with a vested interest in patient safety, to join us in ensuring the safe use of medicines at every stage of the patients journey in GMMH.
The post holder will work closely with the Medication Safety Officer (MSO) as well as being an integral member of the Trust Medication Safety Committee.
In addition to governance, the role involves a clinical aspect associated as per relevant clinical registration, in order to experience front line services first-hand.
The Pharmacy Department at GMMH has over 70 members of staff, distributed over a number of sites. We are a friendly, supportive and dedicated team, so now is great time to join us as we continue our commitment to patient and medicines safety, inclusive of all services across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Medication Safety Officer (MSO) in reviewing medicines incidents in accordance with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and in line with the Trust Patient Safety Incident Reporting Plan (PSIRP).
Having great inter-personal skills, they will support the MSO in disseminating learning shared from incident reviews, identify medicines safety issues from national guidance and embedding into clinical practice.
Taking a lead in preparation for the Medicines Safety Committee, including analysis of data from the Trust incident management system, providing interpretation and reports as appropriate to a wide variety of staff groups, is key to the role.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Clinical Registration
- oPost graduate clinical qualification / Specialist Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant hospital experience
- Experience of MDT working
- Delivery of training
- Medicines management
Desirable
- Experience in electronic risk management systems
- Experience of medication safety
Knowledge
Essential
- Have knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management
- Have up to date knowledge of mental health and community services
- Have knowledge of primary and secondary care services
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to interpret & communicate highly complex data
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Team player - ability to both take and give direction
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of disciplines
- Ability to cope with conflicting pressures and deadlines
- There is a requirement to travel the across the footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Clinical Registration
- oPost graduate clinical qualification / Specialist Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant hospital experience
- Experience of MDT working
- Delivery of training
- Medicines management
Desirable
- Experience in electronic risk management systems
- Experience of medication safety
Knowledge
Essential
- Have knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management
- Have up to date knowledge of mental health and community services
- Have knowledge of primary and secondary care services
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to interpret & communicate highly complex data
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Team player - ability to both take and give direction
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of disciplines
- Ability to cope with conflicting pressures and deadlines
- There is a requirement to travel the across the footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role
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).
