Dorset Integrated Care System is at the forefront of innovative pharmacy roles. As the Advanced Specialist Pharmacist / Nurse for Medication Safety and Medicines Innovation you will be supported to develop with opportunities for career pathways that are novel and challenging.
You will be the Trust Medication Safety Officer and in this role will be responsible for encouraging medication incident reporting and learning. As part of national, regional and local medicines safety networks, you will work collaboratively on medication safety to drive quality improvement within the organisation, across the Dorset Integrated Care System and further afield.
This post would be ideal for an ambitious and highly skilled pharmacist or nurse to develop their career and improve medicines safety in a combined Mental Health and Community Services NHS Foundation Trust, whose vision is to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Main duties of the job
To be the Trust Medication Safety Officer To lead on all aspects of medication safety and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that safety is improved To use innovation to reduce patient harm and improve patient outcomes and experience To lead on education and development in medication safety for Trust staff To support clinical teams and departments to improve safety in the use of medicines To lead on the implementation of National, Regional and local patient safety initiatives To maintain the profile of medication safety across the Trust and ensure effective trust-wide communication of medication safety issues To collaborate with other NHS organisations and healthcare providers to disseminate good practice and learn from other experiences
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
Vocational masters degree in Pharmacy (4 years or equivalent) plus one year pre-registration training/BSc Nursing degree plus additional qualification to masters level Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council/Nursing & Midwifery Council Postgraduate clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent experience/other post-graduate clinical qualification Clinical and critical appraisal skills Good knowledge of therapeutics and evidence based prescribing.
Desirable
Registered Independent Prescriber Knowledge of NHS primary and secondary care working including working across the interface Experience of writing policies, protocols and procedures Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Understanding of the National Medication Safety Agenda Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their influence on current practice
Finance and Resources
Desirable
Experience in presenting and analysing data financial or otherwise.
Business Travel
Essential
Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. Ability to travel to Trust sites across Dorset and Devon
Job Specific Experience
Essential
Experience of working in a secondary care setting, (significant demonstrable post qualification hospital pharmacy/clinical nursing practice) Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Teaching experience
Desirable
Experience in clinical audit Experience of carrying out incident root cause analysis
Managerial / Supervisory experience
Essential
Ability to identify and manage risks
Desirable
Proven experience of managing staff and workload Experience of project management Experience of carrying out clinical supervision Experience of carrying out Personal Development Reviews.
Information Technology
Essential
Basic information technology skills Understanding of information governance, data protection and patient confidentiality in relation to information systems
Desirable
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Good working knowledge of Ulysses
Additional requirements
Essential
Good oral and written communication skills (demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively) Good presentation skills
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sentinel House
Sentinel House, Nuffield Road
Poole
BH170RB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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You will be the Trust Medication Safety Officer and in this role will be responsible for encouraging medication incident reporting and learning. As part of national, regional and local medicines safety networks, you will work collaboratively on medication safety to drive quality improvement within the organisation, across the Dorset Integrated Care System and further afield.
This post would be ideal for an ambitious and highly skilled pharmacist or nurse to develop their career and improve medicines safety in a combined Mental Health and Community Services NHS Foundation Trust, whose vision is to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Main duties of the job
To be the Trust Medication Safety Officer To lead on all aspects of medication safety and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that safety is improved To use innovation to reduce patient harm and improve patient outcomes and experience To lead on education and development in medication safety for Trust staff To support clinical teams and departments to improve safety in the use of medicines To lead on the implementation of National, Regional and local patient safety initiatives To maintain the profile of medication safety across the Trust and ensure effective trust-wide communication of medication safety issues To collaborate with other NHS organisations and healthcare providers to disseminate good practice and learn from other experiences
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
Vocational masters degree in Pharmacy (4 years or equivalent) plus one year pre-registration training/BSc Nursing degree plus additional qualification to masters level Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council/Nursing & Midwifery Council Postgraduate clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent experience/other post-graduate clinical qualification Clinical and critical appraisal skills Good knowledge of therapeutics and evidence based prescribing.
Desirable
Registered Independent Prescriber Knowledge of NHS primary and secondary care working including working across the interface Experience of writing policies, protocols and procedures Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Understanding of the National Medication Safety Agenda Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their influence on current practice
Finance and Resources
Desirable
Experience in presenting and analysing data financial or otherwise.
Business Travel
Essential
Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. Ability to travel to Trust sites across Dorset and Devon
Job Specific Experience
Essential
Experience of working in a secondary care setting, (significant demonstrable post qualification hospital pharmacy/clinical nursing practice) Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Teaching experience
Desirable
Experience in clinical audit Experience of carrying out incident root cause analysis
Managerial / Supervisory experience
Essential
Ability to identify and manage risks
Desirable
Proven experience of managing staff and workload Experience of project management Experience of carrying out clinical supervision Experience of carrying out Personal Development Reviews.
Information Technology
Essential
Basic information technology skills Understanding of information governance, data protection and patient confidentiality in relation to information systems
Desirable
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Good working knowledge of Ulysses
Additional requirements
Essential
Good oral and written communication skills (demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively) Good presentation skills
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sentinel House
Sentinel House, Nuffield Road
Poole
BH170RB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
152-S134.24A #J-18808-Ljbffr
