Neurosciences Clinical Governance & Medicines Management - Pharmacist

We are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking pharmacist with experience in medicines management/ clinical governance to join our senior pharmacy team. You will work as part of the neurosciences pharmacy team to provide pharmacy services to The Walton Centre, a specialist Trust which provides tertiary neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services to a wide catchment area. The Pharmacy Department in LUHFT delivers a full pharmacy service to The Walton Centre (WCFT; based on the same site). This post will be based within WCFT but work closely with colleagues within other Trusts to standardise services relating to medicines management where appropriate, and to maximise quality, safety, productivity and efficiency. This will include developing/updating policies, clinical guidelines, and involvement in quality improvement projects relating to medicines within the Trust. The role includes representing WCFT at Cheshire and Mersey Area Prescribing Group subgroups and the North Wales Medicines Management Group, and participation in the Walton Centre Drugs and Therapeutics Committee. You will also participate in in the well established pharmacist prescribing service for patients newly admitted on the morning of their elective neurosurgery., Assist the WCFT Lead Clinical Pharmacist in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within The Walton Centre. Assist the WCFT Lead Clinical Pharmacist in leading and managing the neurosciences pharmacy team. Assist the WCFT Lead Clinical Pharmacist in acting as a primary point of contact for senior staff and departments across WCFT for advice and guidance regarding medicines related issues Assist the WCFT Lead Clinical Pharmacist in reviewing compliance with CQC and other national standards at WCFT. Assist the WCFT Lead Clinical Pharmacist in providing medicines-related training for other Trust staff. Lead and provide pharmaceutical expertise in the delivery and development of pharmacy services to the neuroscience's directorates, developing an exemplary clinical service to our patients. Identify the clinical and economic impact of medicines use, develop and implement clinical guidelines, monitor drug expenditure and support the area to meet their clinical and financial targets., To develop, assist in managing, implementing and evaluating pharmacy team services and medicines management / clinical governance within the Walton Centre. Liaise with commissioners and appropriate health care professionals within Primary Care Trusts to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources across the primary/secondary/tertiary care interface and where necessary develop relevant protocols.

Experiential learning along with experience of medicines management or governance roles, and current (or imminent) registration as a prescriber. Experiences working in a tertiary centre would be an advantage.,

• MPharm or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post-graduate clinical qualification to Diploma level
• Pharmacist Independent Prescriber qualification or within 3 months of registering
Desirable criteria
• Management qualification
• Postgraduate research qualification to PhD level
• Leadership training
• MRPharmS, Good awareness of the wider pharmacy & hospital contexts
• Good understanding of legal aspects of medicines management
• Good understanding of Primary / Secondary Care interface issues
Desirable criteria
• Significant awareness and involvement in recruitment & retention activities, Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Good leadership skills & ability to positively promote change
• Ability to interpret research and developments in clinical pharmacy practice, appraise their effectiveness and implement them into current practice where applicable
• Ability to interpret national guidance and apply to current models of practice where applicable
• High degree of computer literacy including analytical tools
• Good organisational skills, including multitasking, prioritising and meeting deadlines
• Proven ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Negotiation skills with relevant experience
Desirable criteria
• Teaching / training / mentoring, Significant, relevant and on-going personal CPD
• High degree of personal integrity
• Innovative thinking
• Excellent command of the English language, Significant post registration experience
• Medicines governance and optimisation experience (Regional level desirable)
• Significant project management experience
• Regular liaison with other senior hospital staff
• Significant input to clinical aspects of Pharmacy services
• Experience of formulary development and pharmacoeconomics
• Clinical pharmacy experience in a wide range of medical specialties
• Research experience including published work in national and or international pharmacy journals
Desirable criteria
• Acute Teaching Trust/Tertiary Referral Centre
• Deputising for posts band 8b and above
• Delivery of aseptics, purchasing, dispensary, clinical pharmacy & MI services
• Experience working in a neurosciences setting, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience. The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

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