Band 8a Senior Pharmacist – Medicines Governance
| Posting date: | 03 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,388 - £62,785 Per Annum Inclusive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | Romford, RM7 0AG |
| Company: | Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6197801/162-5948-AV |
Summary
A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust.
This is key role that will support the work of the local Medication Safety Programme, participate in medication safety and governance audits, report and escalate identified issues concerning medicines governance, support the development of polices, guidelines and PGDs, and share learning from reported medication incidents to pharmacy and other Trust staff. The post-holder will work closely with the Medication safety officer, lead pharmacists and senior technicians, and use the Trust's PRIDE Way improvement methodology to provide high quality, comprehensive and co-ordinated pharmaceutical care.
You will need to have a high standard of oral and written communication skills, the ability to apply quality improvement methodology, and confidently discuss medication governance and safety issues with all levels of healthcare professionals.
You should have broad experience as a clinical pharmacist in a UK hospital setting, and the knowledge and skills to provide high quality clinical pharmacy services to patients.
The post holder will support the work of the Medication Safety Programme, which will include (but not limited to) participating in audit work and reviewing use of controlled drugs. They will support the Medication Safety Officer in sharing learning from reported medication incidents and will play an important role in maintaining governance within the pharmacy team.
The post holder will support the clinical pharmacy service on wards as part of a multidisciplinary team and act as lead pharmacist to a designated speciality.
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We’re pleased to be leading the way inreducing the time our patientswait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to beaccredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen’s and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of theNorth East London Cancer Alliance.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our Medicines Information and Governance team. You will support the Medication Safety Programme, share learning from medication errors, and help to promote good governance within the pharmacy team.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Apr 2024
This is key role that will support the work of the local Medication Safety Programme, participate in medication safety and governance audits, report and escalate identified issues concerning medicines governance, support the development of polices, guidelines and PGDs, and share learning from reported medication incidents to pharmacy and other Trust staff. The post-holder will work closely with the Medication safety officer, lead pharmacists and senior technicians, and use the Trust's PRIDE Way improvement methodology to provide high quality, comprehensive and co-ordinated pharmaceutical care.
You will need to have a high standard of oral and written communication skills, the ability to apply quality improvement methodology, and confidently discuss medication governance and safety issues with all levels of healthcare professionals.
You should have broad experience as a clinical pharmacist in a UK hospital setting, and the knowledge and skills to provide high quality clinical pharmacy services to patients.
The post holder will support the work of the Medication Safety Programme, which will include (but not limited to) participating in audit work and reviewing use of controlled drugs. They will support the Medication Safety Officer in sharing learning from reported medication incidents and will play an important role in maintaining governance within the pharmacy team.
The post holder will support the clinical pharmacy service on wards as part of a multidisciplinary team and act as lead pharmacist to a designated speciality.
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We’re pleased to be leading the way inreducing the time our patientswait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to beaccredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen’s and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of theNorth East London Cancer Alliance.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our Medicines Information and Governance team. You will support the Medication Safety Programme, share learning from medication errors, and help to promote good governance within the pharmacy team.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Apr 2024
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