Medicines Optimisation Clinical Lead Pharmacist - NHS@Home Service
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Job summary
Services like NHS@Home are at the forefront of the NHS. They combine the very latest innovation and technology with holistic, person-centered and face to face treatments for people who are acutely unwell in their own homes across BNSSG.
The Medicine Optimisation Clinical Lead Pharmacist role will be varied. The post holder will, on behalf of the BNSSG system NHS@Home service, lead the medicine optimisation and pharmacy workforce required to support the clinical service, alongside working as a senior clinical practitioner. The role will be split approximately 50:50 for the two functions.
You will work collaboratively with the Associate Director and Medical Director to develop and improve medicines management within the @Home pathways both in the acute hospital and community ensuring equitable access to medicines for patients. You will work closely with other pharmacy strategic leads as well as the clinical pharmacists in the team to lead and manage the clinical and governance components of the medicines optimisation pathways, ensuring policies and procedures are in place.
If you are not yet fully qualified as an Advanced Practitioner but are interested in developing along the pathway please contact us as we would be interested in developing your skills in practice. There are opportunities for a development post as an alternative to this full role with a clear plan to move to this role in its entirety on completion of training & competencies .
Main duties of the job
You will work collaboratively with the Associate Director and Medical Director to develop and improve medicines management within the @Home pathways both in the acute hospital and community ensuring equitable access to medicines for patients. You will work closely with other pharmacy strategic leads as well as the clinical pharmacists in the team to lead and manage the clinical and governance components of the medicines optimisation pathways, ensuring policies and procedures are in place.
You will provide direct clinical care as part of the multidisciplinary team to:
- Ensure co-ordinated care to patients
- Reduce hospital re-admissions
- Improve medicines safety
- Improve medicines compliance
As part of our Advanced Practice team you will provide high level clinical assessment and interventions for patients in NHS@Home pathways demonstrating high level clinical reasoning and independent prescribing.
There will also be opportunities to engage in research and service improvement as part of the role.
Please note, we are able to offer the successful candidate between 30 to 37.5 hours per week. Your preference can be discussed upon interview, which we are aiming to hold on the week commencing 8th January 2024.
If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion in the meantime, please do contact Jen via the contact details on the account.
About us
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.
At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.
Benefits:
We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.
Additional Information:
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Details
Date posted
06 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£58,972 to £68,525 a year AfC Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B9083-23-0642
Job locations
John Milton Health Clinic
Crow Lane
Henbury
Bristol
BS107DP
Employer details
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
John Milton Health Clinic
Crow Lane
Henbury
Bristol
BS107DP
Employer's website
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