Full Time Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Required- Acute Care at Home

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Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist within the Acute Care at Home service, focusing on clinical pharmacy and patient care. This role emphasizes both patient monitoring and operational support, making a vital impact in healthcare delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the pharmacy services while ensuring compliance with clinical governance standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience in hospital settings or clinical pharmacy in GP practices.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert pharmaceutical care including medicines reconciliation and optimization.
• Lead development of efficient medicine supply processes and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as an independent prescriber and provide pharmaceutical advice.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Abilities

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Location: Royal Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital, Stafford
Closing Date: 26 August 2024

Job Overview

Join the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust as an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist within our Acute Care at Home (ACAH) service. You will play a pivotal role in the development and provision of clinical pharmacy services, specifically within the Community Rapid Intervention Service (CRIS) and Virtual Ward services. This dynamic position will allow you to make a significant impact on patient care, offering both clinical and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Pharmacy Services: Provide expert pharmaceutical care across all aspects of ward-based services, including medicines reconciliation, optimization, and patient monitoring. Depending on patient needs, services may be delivered remotely or through home visits.
• Service Development: Lead the development of efficient medicine supply processes for patients under the care of the Virtual Ward service. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the continual evolution of the pharmacy service in line with emerging needs.
• Expert Advisory Role: Act as an independent prescriber and provide specialized pharmaceutical advice to the CRIS and Virtual Ward teams, ensuring timely and compliant medicine provision.
• Governance and Operational Support: Contribute to the governance and operational functions within the CRIS and Virtual Ward services, working closely with senior leadership to ensure the service meets clinical governance standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Background: Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Experience: Extensive post-registration experience in hospital settings or clinical pharmacy experience in GP practices or intermediate care settings.
• Skills: Strong organizational and leadership abilities, with a commitment to collaborative teamwork within multidisciplinary settings.

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is among the largest and most modern healthcare facilities in the UK. With our sites at Royal Stoke and County Hospital, we provide top-tier services to around three million people, specializing in major trauma care for the North Midlands and North Wales. We pride ourselves on our commitment to staff development and fostering a culture of inclusion, where every team member is valued and supported.

Contact Information

For more details, please reach out to:
Lesley Roberts, Head of Operations – [e-mail]
Sara Wells, Lead ACP – [e-mail]

Apply for this role by 26 August 2024 and become a vital part of our mission to deliver exceptional care through innovative pharmacy services.

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