Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - The Mary Anning Unit

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a passionate and skilled Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for The Mary Anning Unit. This role involves providing high-quality clinical pharmacy services, mentoring staff, and improving patient outcomes in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience along with a commitment to professional development and patient safety.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Possibility of on-site accommodation

Consideration for relocation expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Experience providing clinical pharmacy services.
• Ability to deliver education and training within pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Management and review of in-patients requiring acute care.
• Development of guidelines to improve patient management.
• Supporting the induction, training and development of pharmacists.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Clinical pharmacy service delivery

Patient safety awareness

Risk management

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Pharmacy

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy

Independent non-medical prescriber qualification

Job description

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Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - The Mary Anning Unit, Dorchester

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Client:

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Dorchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job overview

Band 7: 37.5hrs/week

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and committed clinical pharmacist to join our clinical pharmacy team. You will work alongside the Advanced Pharmacists for Medicine, Surgery and Renal Services, the Medicine Management Technicians and the wider pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to provide medicines management for in and out-patients.

Main duties of the job

The clinical pharmacy team is expanding provision to medicine, surgery and critical care. This rotational role provides a variety of opportunities to develop professionally into more specialist areas.

Our established programme covers Aseptic Services, Medicine, Surgery & Older People. We are proud to host and provide the only regional Renal Services & Renal Homecare placement.

Key activities

• Management and review of in-patients requiring acute care across medicine, surgery and renal services
• Development and review of guidelines to improve patient management and transfer of care between care providers
• Drug expenditure analysis, financial reporting and support to the multidisciplinary team to complete individual funding requests, patient group directions and formulary applications
• In renal services, provision of clinical support to the Homecare team including prescription initiation and review
• Contributing towards Cost Improvement Programmes and management/review of in and out-patient medication
• Review of incident reports and DATIX to improve processes and practice to ensure safer medicines use
• Operational support to the dispensary service
• Induction and training of doctors, nurses, technicians and pre-registration trainees
• Supporting the induction, training and development of rotational pharmacists within the Foundation Training Programme

You will be a highly valued member of the Pharmacy and specialist teams and committed to delivering outstanding medicines management.

Working for our organisation

Key personal qualities will be dedication, enthusiasm, a good team approach and the ability to work accurately under pressure in a very busy environment. Good communication skills and a flexible approach are essential.

We take your personal development seriously. Training and development opportunities are fully supported to enable all staff to achieve their potential. If you are not already a non-medical prescriber, you will be supported to achieve this qualification.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff. Applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share will be considered. Please talk to us about the opportunities available.

There is the possibility that accommodation can be provided on site. Relocation expenses can be considered.

The hospital is a friendly working environment within walking distance of Dorchester’s historic center. Dorchester has a vibrant social scene including the new Brewery Square development, shops, restaurants, cinemas, festivals and local farmers markets. Direct trains link London (2.5hrs), Weymouth (10mins) and the South West including Bristol and Bath. The Jurassic Coastline, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the National Sailing Academy are only eight miles away.

The post includes rostered weekend and bank holiday working (currently 1 in 8), a weekly late duty and participation in the pharmacy on-call service.

Interviews

interviews are being conducted via Microsoft Teams

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached PDF document that outlines the detail of the job and main responsibilities.

For further details / informal discussions contact:

Celina Tadel – Divisional Lead Pharmacist Urgent and Integrated Care email or 01305 254316 (working hours Tue-Fri 09:00 – 15:00, Wed until 18:00)

Ursula Gotel - Divisional Lead Pharmacist Family Services and Surgical email 01305 254316 (working hours Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 08:30 – 16:30, Thurs until 18:00)

Person specification

Education, Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
• Pharmacist having current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Demonstrates the ability to deliver a clincial pharmacy service
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent evidence (2 for Certificate)
• Qualified as an independent non medical prescriber
• A minimum of two years post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy practice

Experience

• Experience of providing clinical pharmacy services
• Demonstrates an awareness of patient safety concerns
• Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice
• Experience in clinical audit and implementation of outcomes
• Maintains a portfolio of practice
• Experience of delivering education and training within pharmacy
• Experience of electronic prescribing and medicines administration

Skills and Competencies

• Adherence to legal standards and knowledge of medicines legislation
• Ability to organise own workload
• Demonstrates initiative
• Demonstrates the ability to manage identified risks
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients and hospital staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

Our Values

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.