Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Acute Medicines Admissions avoidance

With the launch of our acute medicine Virtual Ward (VW) we have an exciting opportunity to join our highly respected team of integrated advanced specialist pharmacists and technicians, providing a dedicated 7-day clinical service across our Acute Medicine footprint.

We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual that enjoys the challenge of working in a busy multidisciplinary environment. You will be joining a dynamic team to lead, deliver, develop, manage and evaluate clinical pharmacy services and ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients in Acute Medicine. In post, you will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team; promoting medicines optimisation to a complex cohort of patients and play a vital role in the training of pharmacy, medical and nursing staff on medicine.

The post holder will have significant clinical experience and strong interpersonal skills, ideally with an independent prescribing qualification or willing to work towards. We welcome applications from individuals with a patient-centered attitude, the ability to work independently and within a team, and strive for continued improvement. The post provides many opportunities for personal and professional development in clinical, research, strategic and managerial skills.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we are expanding the clinical pharmacy service provision and medicines optimisation activities as our VWs are expanding

Main duties of the job

• Provide an expert level of clinical pharmacy services to Acute Medicine Services at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (DGH) as part of a dedicated 7-day ward-based service including virtual wards



• Providing interface and discharge support to reduce hospital admissions and readmissions related to medication related problems.



• Be responsible for the delivery, development, review and co-ordination of clinical pharmacy services across Acute Medicine in line with standards defined by national priorities, divisional objectives and the DGH pharmacy strategy.



• Be responsible for all aspects of medicines management, in the designated clinical areas and aid in the delivery of Acute Medicine service's key performance indicators.



• Actively participate in multidisciplinary patient reviews, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, evidence based pharmaceutical care. Using Person Centred care to support patients to increase their understanding of their medicines to enable greater self-management and independence.



• Collaborate with the other Advanced Specialist Pharmacists in leading specialist clinical pharmacy practice, sharing responsibility for project and performance; education & training; medicines optimisation activities; patient safety & governance.



• Development, implementation and audit of local guidelines and promote safe medicine use
  
  At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high-quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.


This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.

We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.

At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert