About this role
Job summary
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.
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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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
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.
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Person Specification
Personal Qualities Essential
Able to meet deadlines.
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.
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
Time-management skills.
Attitude Essential
Flexible 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.
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UK Registration
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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)