Medicines Safety Nurse Specialist

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust offers an exciting opportunity for experienced nurses and pharmacy technicians in the Medicines Safety Team. The role focuses on enhancing patient safety through the reduction of medication errors, professional development, and collaborative work with diverse healthcare professionals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ3, BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science.
• Registered on GPhC or NMC/HCPC register.
• Extensive post-registration experience and ongoing CPD commitment.

Responsibilities

• Work with medicines safety team to reduce medication errors.
• Analyze incidents and implement safety measures.
• Conduct training and stay updated on safety standards.

Skills

Staff Management

Operational Workload Management

Medicines Administration

CPD Commitment

Conflict Resolution

Education

NVQ3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science

Registered Nurse/Practitioner on NMC/HCPC

Specialist Pharmacy Qualifications

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We are seeking self-motivated and driven individuals to join the Medicines Safety Team. This is a permanent position for a nurse and a pharmacy technician.

You will work with the medicines safety team to enhance patient safety, aiming to reduce medication errors and improve safety for patients. Your role involves developing expertise in medicines safety, identifying risks, analyzing incidents, and implementing safety measures. You will also be involved in training others, staying updated on safety standards, and making practical improvements to healthcare practices. The role offers opportunities for professional development and leadership.

Our team collaborates closely with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in a supportive environment that values ideas and feedback.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering extensive learning and development opportunities. Located on the south coast with excellent transport links, Southampton provides a vibrant setting to live and work, surrounded by natural beauty such as the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast.

We emphasize the importance of technology, time management, and innovation. We also support flexible working arrangements to help staff balance personal commitments with their careers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The pharmacy technician may be expected to work regular late nights on a pro-rata basis. The nurse will have an allocated professional lead.

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Essential Criteria

• NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science, or equivalent; Technician registered with GPhC, or Registered nurse/practitioner on relevant part of the NMC/HCPC register
• Additional specialist pharmacy qualifications such as recognized accuracy checking qualification, medicines management qualification, TAQA assessor, or equivalent teaching/training qualification; CIPS level 4 Foundation management or demonstrable experience in operational management of staff and workload; or Post registration qualification within the area of specialty, including completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Extensive post-registration experience with consolidated learning
• Experience in staff management, operational workload, and workforce supervision
• Recruitment and selection experience
• Competence in the accurate supply or administration of medicines
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and professional development
• Experience in dealing with and resolving patient/consumer complaints

Desirable Criteria

• Experience leading a team
• Additional relevant qualifications such as TAQA assessor, CIPS level 4 management, or service improvement qualifications
• Awareness of current professional regulations and issues
• Experience with CMM/Metavision or similar systems
• Experience in service development, audits, logistics, clinical trials, aseptic services, or change management
• Mentoring, coaching, or motivating others
• Experience with ESR and E-rostering systems