Lead Pharmacist - Med Safety, Governance & Med Management in Imaging

at  The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinically experienced pharmacist to develop a unique role in the Dudley Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and Imaging directorate. The Community Diagnostic Centres for Dudley aim to incorporate Imaging (Plain X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI +/- mammography and DEXA scanning), a range of cardiorespiratory investigations including echocardiography, ECG and rhythm monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, spirometry, FeNO, lung function tests, simple field tests, sleep studies, oximetry, blood gas analysis and pathology services in a “one stop” location to obtain diagnostic information in cancer, cardiac, respiratory, musculo-skeletal and other conditions. For this first of it’s kind role, we are looking for a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual that will provide clinical expertise and leadership to ensure delivery of high quality pharmaceutical care to patients in this setting. You will be an integral part of the MDT, promote medicines optimisation and play a vital role in the training of staff. The post holder will have strong interpersonal skills, ideally with an independent prescribing qualification. We welcome applications from individuals with a patient-centred attitude, the ability to work independently and within a team, and strive for continued improvement.

The Lead Pharmacist – Community Diagnostic Centres & Imaging will: · provide expert clinical pharmacy advice to clinical teams and patients within the Diagnostic Hub and Imaging service

• Lead on medicines optimisation programmes within the Imaging service to ensure better value medicines · Where suitably qualified, support clinical assessment and prescribing of preparation drugs, conscious sedation, contrast media and anti-allergy or resuscitation medication · Be responsible for all aspects of medicines management and governance within the Diagnostic Hubs and Imaging departments

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what’s available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
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