Do you relish a challenge? Do you want the chance to develop your clinical, digital and leadership skills? Do you want to work in a friendly and forward-thinking team and be involved in many exciting projects to promote and deliver high quality clinical and digital services to our patients?

Due to the Trust's new electronic patient record (EPR), and a recent restructure within Pharmacy leading to creation of senior leadership roles particularly in medicines safety, we are looking to recruit a lead pharmacist for Digital and Medicines Safety.

The Lead Pharmacist will be key to the successful development & launch of the system and following implementation, the role will continue to develop, implement, and support continuous improvements to the EPMA system. They will also support the Medicines Safety Officer with improving medication safety across the Trust

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and to develop and lead on services both within the Pharmacy Department, Trust and wider system.

Macclesfield is ideally located, being on the doorstep of the Peak District, with efficient links into Manchester. This is a fantastic location to explore and experience the best of the Northwest. If you are looking to relocate and try somewhere new, this is the place to come to. As a department we take advantage of what the area has to offer with social activities for everyone.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

The roles and duties of this post include:

• Directly accountable to the Principal Pharmacists, lead for the configuration and delivering Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) within the DCS Programme.
• Work with the Medicine Safety Officer (MSO) in the development and implementation of strategies for improving medication safety and reducing the risk associated with medicines use across the Trust
• Develop, implement, and monitor standards for EPMA and medicines safety functions.
• To be pharmacy support for drug incident reviews and action plans within specified services.
• You will also retain clinical pharmacy skills through participation of clinical ward, dispensary, late night and On-call duties.
• Work alongside other lead pharmacists in delivering collaborative services across the trust.
• Developing close working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and contributing to clinical care plans.
• Providing line management and supervision to pharmacists in the tea

We can offer you the opportunity to succeed in providing the highest standards of care for patients, developing your own professional career whilst also expanding your potential development towards a leadership role.

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or recognised equivalent
• Post Graduate Clinical Diploma or Masters
• 12 months pre-registration training
• Registered with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council)

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Experience with digital pharmacy systems
• Relevant IT qualification
• Experience of developing and maintaining electronic prescribing systems

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Computer skills relevant to electronic prescribing system development
• Knowledge of Medicines Safety issues relevant to pharmacy and medicines management
• Understanding of medicines legislation and guidance i.e. Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines, Medicine Guidance Notes, MHRA Alerts
• Able to work with and influence other grades of staff and professions as part of a team
• Ability to manage time, people and resources to deliver outcomes
• Good all round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills
• Knowledge of and ability to apply all aspects of regulatory legislation and guidelines to hospital pharmacy.
• Complete appraisal processes
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage own time effectively for successful delivery.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desirable

• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to manage change
• Awareness & knowledge of current NHS issues and policies

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience within hospital clinical pharmacy
• Significant experience of policy and guideline development
• Experience of co-ordinating and leading on clinical audit
• Experience of leading a team & managing others

Desirable

• Experience of collaborative working
• Experience of HR processes including recruitment, management of performance, sickness and objective setting
• Experience of risk management/risk assessment
• Experience of teaching across multi-disciplinary groups

Specific Job Requirement

Essential

• Able to comply with all trust policies
• Good health and professional appearance
• Flexible working to undertake late duties, weekend, Bank Holiday work and on call Commitment.
• Available out of hours within one hours travel of Macclesfield District General Hospital

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

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