NHS
Professional Lead for Medicines Optimisation
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Job Description
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- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Job summary
Are you a highly motivated and experienced pharmacist with the skills to assess and manage risk, initiate and manage change and provide assurance on the safe use of medicines?
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust are looking for a Professional Lead for Medicines Optimisation to join our team. You will work alongside other members of the Corporate Medicines Optimisation Team and a wider network of pharmacy professionals across the Trust.
As the Professional Lead for Medicines Optimisation you will be leading and supporting a diverse range of community services to maximise the safe and cost-effective use of medicines. Your varied role will include auditing the use of antimicrobials and controlled drug handling; contributing to the development of Patient Group Directions and shared care frameworks for specialist medicines; advising on the sustainability aspects of medicines use; delivery training and supporting our digital prescribing programme.
You will undertake the duties of Medication Safety Officer (MSO) for the Trust, leading the medication safety programme for the organisation, working with MSOs across Leeds and West Yorkshire to share best practice. You will also support the Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs to discharge their duties and deputise for the Head of Medicines Optimisation as required.
Main duties of the job
The Medicines Optimisation Team provides and develops the strategic direction for how medicines are used in Leeds Community Healthcare Services in accordance with national and local priorities and to ensure that there are safe and effective systems in place within services for the management of medicines.
Our mission is to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines across the Trust within a legal framework by providing efficient and reliable solutions to clinical services.
Around two-thirds of our clinical teams use medicines in some way, and need advice, expertise and guidance on prescribing, administration and supply of medicines. Our work takes us to all areas of the Trust where medicines are used including community bedded units, patients homes, clinic settings and secure estates.
Please see the A Day in the Life of.. Professional Lead for Medicines Optimisation & Medication Safety Officer) for a more detailed description of this role.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
For further informtiaon please contact Carolyn Nelson, Head of Medicines Management, 07535 626 529 email Carolyn.nelson@nhs.net
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Date posted
09 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP07839C9D
Job locations
Building 3, White Rose Park
Millshaw Park Lane
Leeds
LS11 0DL
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
General Requirements
Essential
Desirable
General Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Building 3, White Rose Park
Millshaw Park Lane
Leeds
LS11 0DL
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Building 3, White Rose Park
Millshaw Park Lane
Leeds
LS11 0DL
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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