Advanced Specialist Pharmacist/Nurse Medication Safety and Innovation
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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. 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. 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. Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
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. 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
Experience in presenting and analysing data financial or otherwise. Business Travel
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
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 Experience in clinical audit Experience of carrying out incident root cause analysis Managerial / Supervisory experience
Ability to identify and manage risks 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
Basic information technology skills Understanding of information governance, data protection and patient confidentiality in relation to information systems Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Good working knowledge of Ulysses Additional requirements
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) 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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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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. 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. 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. Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
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. 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
Experience in presenting and analysing data financial or otherwise. Business Travel
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
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 Experience in clinical audit Experience of carrying out incident root cause analysis Managerial / Supervisory experience
Ability to identify and manage risks 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
Basic information technology skills Understanding of information governance, data protection and patient confidentiality in relation to information systems Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Good working knowledge of Ulysses Additional requirements
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) 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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