Job summary
An exciting secondment opportunity/fixed-term position has become available following the secondment of the existing post holder. We are looking for an experienced pharmacist with a passion for medicines safety improvement, who can support the organisation's ambition to enhance the safe use of medicines across all care settings, while contributing to the ongoing review and development of medicines governance. You will work as part of the wider pharmacy team, in collaboration with the patient safety team and multidisciplinary colleagues, to deliver meaningful improvements to patient care and experience related to the use of medicines.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Trust in delivering the patient safety incident response priority of improving the safe administration of medicines, working closely with the Deputy Pharmacy Lead for Medicines Safety and Governance and the Patient Safety Team. They will fulfil the statutory duties of the Medicines Safety Officer and participate in regional and national medicines safety networks.
They will assist in reviewing and monitoring medicines-related safety incidents, support the development of learning responses, take part in After Action Reviews, and contribute to medicines incident risk-reduction strategies. They will also support investigations involving medicines or prescribing, and provide updates and reports to the Patient Safety and Learning from Deaths Group.
The post holder will work with the Chief Pharmacist to review medicines governance processes and will lead the development and operation of a multidisciplinary Medicines Safety and Governance Group.
They will coordinate and oversee Trust audits on the safe storage and use of medicines (including controlled drugs) and on safe and effective prescribing. Additional responsibilities include managing responses to medicine-related patient safety alerts.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead the Trustwide development, implementation and monitoring of quality, safety and governance processes related to the use of medicines, with a focus on reporting, learning and the development of preventative strategies for medicationrelated incidents and adverse medication events. The overarching aim of this role is to improve the safety of patients, service users and staff in all aspects of medicines use.
To support the Trust in meeting its clinical governance, quality, safety, risk and financial management responsibilities relating to medicines.
To act as the Medication Safety Officer (MSO) for Nottinghamshire Healthcare, in line with Patient Safety Alert NHS/PSA/D/2014/005. This includes serving as a key link between the identification and implementation of medication safety initiatives and the operational activities required to improve the safe use of medicines. The post holder will work closely with patient safety and quality teams to enhance patient experience, reduce risks associated with medicines, and strengthen medicines governance.
To assist the Chief Pharmacist and Deputy Chief Pharmacists with the strategic planning of pharmacy services.
To provide expert pharmacological and clinical advice on all pharmaceutical and medicinesrelated matters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead the Trustwide development, implementation and monitoring of quality, safety and governance processes related to the use of medicines, with a focus on reporting, learning and the development of preventative strategies for medicationrelated incidents and adverse medication events. The overarching aim of this role is to improve the safety of patients, service users and staff in all aspects of medicines use.
To support the Trust in meeting its clinical governance, quality, safety, risk and financial management responsibilities relating to medicines.
To act as the Medication Safety Officer (MSO) for Nottinghamshire Healthcare, in line with Patient Safety Alert NHS/PSA/D/2014/005. This includes serving as a key link between the identification and implementation of medication safety initiatives and the operational activities required to improve the safe use of medicines. The post holder will work closely with patient safety and quality teams to enhance patient experience, reduce risks associated with medicines, and strengthen medicines governance.
To assist the Chief Pharmacist and Deputy Chief Pharmacists with the strategic planning of pharmacy services.
To provide expert pharmacological and clinical advice on all pharmaceutical and medicinesrelated matters.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate studies - Clinical pharmacy diploma / Msc
Desirable
- Current membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Credentialed membership of College of Mental Health Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Cert/diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy
Training
Essential
- Leadership training
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant recent experience of hospital pharmacy
- Experience of specialist work within the mental health field
- Experience of working in medicines safety and governance fields
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of drug use evaluation and financial reporting
- Experience of audit (full audit cycle of commissioning new audits, to overseeing deliver of agreed actions, and reaudit)
- Strong pharmaceutical care experience gained through vocational practice
Desirable
- Project work
- Practice research
- Experience of incident investigation aligned with PSIRF principles
- Experience of staff management
- Experience of teaching/training
- Experience of extended roles
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound Clinical Pharmacy knowledge associated with a degree course and from aspects of career to date
- Awareness of NHS changes and understanding of pharmacy issues within the NHS and mental health in particular
- Sound understanding of incident reporting and management in the NHS, including PSIRF and LFPSE
Skills
Essential
- Organisational / time management skills
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentation
- Tested problem solving, and decision making skills
- IT literate including proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and presentation
- Ability to work as a team player
- Work well under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Strong professional demeanour
- Self-motivated and conscientious
Desirable
- Proven track record in ability to influence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate studies - Clinical pharmacy diploma / Msc
Desirable
- Current membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Credentialed membership of College of Mental Health Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Cert/diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy
Training
Essential
- Leadership training
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant recent experience of hospital pharmacy
- Experience of specialist work within the mental health field
- Experience of working in medicines safety and governance fields
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of drug use evaluation and financial reporting
- Experience of audit (full audit cycle of commissioning new audits, to overseeing deliver of agreed actions, and reaudit)
- Strong pharmaceutical care experience gained through vocational practice
Desirable
- Project work
- Practice research
- Experience of incident investigation aligned with PSIRF principles
- Experience of staff management
- Experience of teaching/training
- Experience of extended roles
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound Clinical Pharmacy knowledge associated with a degree course and from aspects of career to date
- Awareness of NHS changes and understanding of pharmacy issues within the NHS and mental health in particular
- Sound understanding of incident reporting and management in the NHS, including PSIRF and LFPSE
Skills
Essential
- Organisational / time management skills
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentation
- Tested problem solving, and decision making skills
- IT literate including proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and presentation
- Ability to work as a team player
- Work well under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Strong professional demeanour
- Self-motivated and conscientious
Desirable
- Proven track record in ability to influence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
