Job summary County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join our Health Informatics team. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong interest in digital health systems to lead the optimisation and development of the Trust's electronic prescribing and medication administration system, ensuring that the highest standards of patient care and safety are embedded throughout. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care provders in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We invite you to join us in shaping the future of medication management. This position is based at either Darlington Memorial Hospital or the University of North Durham, with the opportunity for hybrid working available. We also welcome requests for flexible working arrangements. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will lead the implementation and provide ongoing support to pharmacy informatics projects, including the electronic prescribing and medicines administration system. The post holder will oversee the integration of pharmacy clinical IT systems that promote the safe use of medicines across the Trust. As part of this role, the post holder will provide comprehensive training and support to a wide number of healthcare professionals and continuously monitor system performance. Effective collaboration with key stakeholders, including clinical staff and the Trust's IT team, will be vital at ensuring that digital systems improve and develop over time. About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number C9439-24-1138 Job locations Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX University Hospital Of North Durham North Road Durham DH1 5TW Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will: Lead on the implementation and on-going support of pharmacy informatics projects, including electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) within the Trust, and to be responsible for managing the delivery of safe, effective and efficient pharmacy and medicines management support for pharmacy informatics projects. Be responsible for ensuring pharmacy clinical IT systems support the safe and effective use of medicines within the Trust. Be responsible for supporting Trust-wide informatics projects that impact on or involve integration with pharmacy systems. Provide and support the delivery and development of pharmacy and medicine management services within the trust. Maintain and develop a portfolio of personal clinical activity within the trust at a level commensurate with an advanced pharmacist. Provide expert advice on electronic prescribing and medicines administration to all members of the directorate, the Trust and the wider health economy. Provide expert advice relating to the use of Define (Rx info) system for monitoring and benchmarking drug usage data Employ models of practice that recognise the needs of patients and carers whilst maintaining practice that is embedded in the principles of risk minimisation and patient safety. Monitor the practice of other healthcare providers, including medical staff, to ensure that prescribing and medicines use is safe and effective for patients. This would include the resolution of local prescribing issues and contribution to the education and training of clinical and non-clinical staff to promote safe and effective medicines use within the trust. Support medicines procurement and formulary processes within the trust and to be the lead pharmacist for pharmacy based IT systems. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will: Lead on the implementation and on-going support of pharmacy informatics projects, including electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) within the Trust, and to be responsible for managing the delivery of safe, effective and efficient pharmacy and medicines management support for pharmacy informatics projects. Be responsible for ensuring pharmacy clinical IT systems support the safe and effective use of medicines within the Trust. Be responsible for supporting Trust-wide informatics projects that impact on or involve integration with pharmacy systems. Provide and support the delivery and development of pharmacy and medicine management services within the trust. Maintain and develop a portfolio of personal clinical activity within the trust at a level commensurate with an advanced pharmacist. Provide expert advice on electronic prescribing and medicines administration to all members of the directorate, the Trust and the wider health economy. Provide expert advice relating to the use of Define (Rx info) system for monitoring and benchmarking drug usage data Employ models of practice that recognise the needs of patients and carers whilst maintaining practice that is embedded in the principles of risk minimisation and patient safety. Monitor the practice of other healthcare providers, including medical staff, to ensure that prescribing and medicines use is safe and effective for patients. This would include the resolution of local prescribing issues and contribution to the education and training of clinical and non-clinical staff to promote safe and effective medicines use within the trust. Support medicines procurement and formulary processes within the trust and to be the lead pharmacist for pharmacy based IT systems. Person Specification Special Skills & Knowledge Essential - Good understanding of current pharmacy / NHS issues - Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to ward based situation - Demonstrable clinical skills - Demonstrable leadership and management skills - Good oral and written communication skills - Problem solveing skills Desirable - Ability to demonstrate an area of expertise within a field of pharmacy practice - Good presentation skills Experience Essential - Prescribing systems, safe medication practice and knowledge of clinical IT systems - Sufficient experience to be able to provide develop a drug catalogue suitable for use across a wide spectrum of clinical areas - Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in all areas of pharmacy practice - Experience of developing good multidisciplinary working relationships - Experience of providing directorate pharmacist services, e.g. drug cost reports, drug usage reviews, specialist drug information etc. - Experience in audit and service development Special Requirements Essential - Able to build good relationships with colleagues - Team player - Able to prioritise own workload - Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post Desirable - Good presentation skills Statutory Registration Essential - Registered as a Practicing Pharmacist with the GPhC Desirable - Membership of RPS or a relevant Clinical Pharmacy Organisation appropriate to the subject area Qualifications Essential - Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent - Relevant post graduate clinical qualification (to at least diploma level) - Evidence of CPD and education Desirable - Postgraduate Masters qualification in a relevant pharmacy subject Postgraduate management qualification - Training/qualification in project management (eg. PRINCE2) Qualified Pharmacist Prescriber or working towards the qualification Person Specification Special Skills & Knowledge Essential - Good understanding of current pharmacy / NHS issues - Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to ward based situation - Demonstrable clinical skills - Demonstrable leadership and management skills - Good oral and written communication skills - Problem solveing skills Desirable - Ability to demonstrate an area of expertise within a field of pharmacy practice - Good presentation skills Experience Essential - Prescribing systems, safe medication practice and knowledge of clinical IT systems - Sufficient experience to be able to provide develop a drug catalogue suitable for use across a wide spectrum of clinical areas - Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in all areas of pharmacy practice - Experience of developing good multidisciplinary working relationships - Experience of providing directorate pharmacist services, e.g. drug cost reports, drug usage reviews, specialist drug information etc. - Experience in audit and service development Special Requirements Essential - Able to build good relationships with colleagues - Team player - Able to prioritise own workload - Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post Desirable - Good presentation skills Statutory Registration Essential - Registered as a Practicing Pharmacist with the GPhC Desirable - Membership of RPS or a relevant Clinical Pharmacy Organisation appropriate to the subject area Qualifications Essential - Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent - Relevant post graduate clinical qualification (to at least diploma level) - Evidence of CPD and education Desirable - Postgraduate Masters qualification in a relevant pharmacy subject Postgraduate management qualification - Training/qualification in project management (eg. PRINCE2) Qualified Pharmacist Prescriber or working towards the qualification 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)