Job Description
Job summaryThe Pharmacy Service is comprehensive and we have a full range of services including Inpatient and Outpatient dispensary service, ward-based clinical pharmacy, Medicines Information, aseptic and non-sterile production services. Specialist clinical pharmacists provide direct clinical input into medicines management in a number of clinical areas including HIV, general medicine, emergency services, surgery, rheumatology, anti-coagulation, oncology & haematology, women's health, paediatrics and infection control.Main duties of the jobIn conjunction with the Chief Pharmacist will lead on patient safety and clinical governance initiatives relating to medicines management, including EPMA and Controlled Drugs, across the Trust. The post holder will assist the Chief Pharmacist develop, deliver and evaluate the medication safety programme for the Trust.will lead on the review and evaluation of clinical risk and critical incidents, including trends, relating to medicines use within the Trust.will be responsible for dissemination of learning relating to risks, including risk prevention.will contribute to the production of departmental and Trust policies, guidelines, Standard operating procedures and bulletins, relating to patient safety and clinical governance, as appropriate.will be a member of a number of groups and committees concerned with patient safety, medication safety and clinical governance within NMUHT and also across the sector.will coordinate the delivery of a responsive, proactive, patient-focused clinical pharmacy service to ward(s) as required. This will include the promotion of safe, effective and cost effective drug use to facilitate patient admission and enhance continuity of care across the primary/secondary interface, ensuring appropriate mechanisms are in place to promote high quality drug use, effective risk management, patient safety and adherence to trust policies and guidelines. Advice on drug budget management in these areas will also be provided.About usThe North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust is a medium-sized acute and community trust with over 525 beds and over 600 community staff, serving more than 600,000 people living across Enfield and Haringey and the surrounding areas, including Barnet and Waltham Forest.The hospital has been on its present site for over 100 years and was established as an NHS trust by statute in December 1990. The Trust's services are provided on the North Middlesex University Hospital site as well as a range of community sites across the London Borough of Enfield, including at partner hospitals. They provide services in collaboration with a range of partners, including local GPs, acute, mental health and other community health service providers across North Central London.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to job description and person specification for full details of roles, responsibilities and expectation of this post holder.Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsEssentialBPharm, MPharm or equivalentRegistered with GPhCPG diploma/MSc in General PharmacyEducational Supervisor QualificationManagement or Leadership QualificationDesirableMember of the RPSIndependent PrescriberStatement of Teaching ProficiencySkills and abilitiesEssentialAbility to critically review services and processesEffective organisation and prioritisation skillsEffective verbal and written communication skills with all disciplines, colleagues & patientsAbility to innovate and implement changeAbility to motivate, influence and persuade staff, build teamAbility to monitor service provision and use performance indicators pro-activelyExperienceEssentialRelevant hospital experienceLeading and implementing changeManagement experience of trainee pharmacists and junior pharmacistsExperience working on wardsPersonal qualitiesEssentialAttention to detail and high level of accuracyAble to communicate complex information effectivelyAssertive and diplomaticInterest in development of othersInterest in expanding knowledge and self developmentEnthusiastic, self-motivating, hardworking and conscientiousDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth Middlesex University Hospital NHS TrustAddressNorth Middlesex University HospitalSterling WayLondonN18 1QXEmployer's websitehttps://www.northmid.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)