Full Time Advanced Pharmacist Required – Apply now

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation and develop clinical pharmacy services. The role requires clinical leadership, development of guidelines, and effective communication to enhance patient care and safety. Ideal candidates will have a pharmacy degree and experience in clinical settings. This full-time, permanent role offers competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex clinical information.
• Proven leadership skills in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead medicines optimisation initiatives to improve prescribing practices.
• Develop prescribing guidelines and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation and best practices.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Medicines optimisation

Effective communication

Education

Pharmacy degree

Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Job Details

• Posting Date: 10 June 2024
• Salary: £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year
• Additional Salary Information: £50,952.00 – £57,349.00 a year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing Date: 21 June 2024
• Location: Leeds, LS16 6EB
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: D9475-ICB-469C

Summary

The Advanced Pharmacist will spearhead and manage medicines optimisation services and the development of clinical pharmacy in alignment with local, regional, and national strategies. The goal is to enhance the quality of care, personalize patient experiences, and ensure the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective prescribing.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership and Development

• Provide clinical leadership to ensure high-quality, cost-effective prescribing practices.
• Lead the planning, organisation, and coordination of medicines optimisation initiatives aimed at improving prescribing behaviours and patient outcomes, including reducing patient harm and enhancing medication safety.
• Oversee the development and implementation of new medicines optimisation initiatives and services within GP practices, community pharmacies, and community providers.

Policy and Guidelines Development

• Develop prescribing and medicines optimisation guidelines and protocols.
• Work independently with considerable discretion, while collaborating with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders.

Communication and Information Management

• Analyze and interpret complex information, and communicate it effectively to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals to promote safe and cost-effective use of medicines.
• Share clinical information related to patient care, technical therapeutic information, and prescribing activity data derived from sources such as clinical audits and ePACT2.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Provide specialized advice and support on risk management and clinical governance issues.
• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, patient safety advisory notices, and other established best practices to manage and minimize risk.

Professional Development

• Maintain and develop professional competence and expertise.
• Stay updated with the latest medical and therapeutic evidence, opinions, and policy developments at both local and national levels.
• Establish personal development goals and participate in the appraisal process.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this challenging and rewarding role by submitting their application through the provided job reference. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment dedicated to improving patient care and safety.

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