System/Joint Lead Digital Medicines Pharmacist

at  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

‘Our Dorset’ is a partnership of health and social care organisations working together to deliver Integrated Care Systems. The ambition of ‘Our Dorset’ is for everyone to have the best possible health and care outcomes. Living healthier, longer and fulfilling lives. Our vision is for everyone to have access to high quality, joined-up health and care services, available when and where they are needed.
Dorset is an Integrated Care System with two Acute Trusts, one ICB and one Mental Health and Community Trust. We are mature in our collaborative System approach with regards to medicines, with this post providing a key role in driving change and supporting delivery of the System Medicines Optimisation Strategy.
You will act as the Clinical Expert for EPMA, outpatient prescribing systems and other digital medicines solutions and to provide expert support and advice for any member of Trust staff about EPMA (and other digital medicines solutions) function and use. Provide clinical leadership and direction to digital medicines solutions implementation (e.g., automated dispensing cabinets) including project plans, system development and the roll-out process. You will develop a shared culture between the Digital Medicines Teams at DCH and DHC, creating synergy and driving collaboration.
The System/Joint Lead Digital Medicines Pharmacist role is a full-time position due to covering two organisations. For more information on case studies and our vision visit https://ourdorset.nhs.uk/
To be the Trust(s) pharmacy clinical lead for EPMA
To provide professional and strategic System Leadership with regard to digital medicines solutions (including EPMA) and support the development of System-wide solutions.
To work with other clinical stakeholders to ensure that all clinical elements of System C EPMA are accurate and safe.
To be the Clinical Safety Officer (CSO) for EPMA and other Digital Medicines Solutions, working closely with the Trust(s) Lead CSO(s).
To contribute to the development of pharmacovigilance and patient safety tools, such as clinical prioritisation tools, utilising data within EPMA and other systems to improve efficiencies and patient care.
To deputise for the Chief Pharmacist(s) for all matters relating to EPMA and digital medicines solutions.
To network with other ‘like’ organisations with regard to EPMA (national and regional).
To lead on all procedural and training documentation development related to EPMA and other digital medicines solutions.
Work closely with the Medication Safety Officer(s) to use innovation to improve patient outcomes and experience.
To develop services across the Trust(s), ensuring a cohesive Trust-wide approach and adherence to core clinical pharmacy standards with a view to minimising risk and striving for excellence.
To act as a mentor to directly employed and visiting pharmacy staff (under-graduate and post-graduate), as appropriate.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.ne

Please refer the Job description for details