Medical Secretary - Stroke Services

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinically experienced pharmacists to join our highly respected team of integrated advanced specialist pharmacists and technicians. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated pharmacists that will provide clinical expertise and leadership, ensuring the delivery of a high quality clinical pharmacy service to the Medicine Division. Band 7 to 8a STEP will be considered

You will be integral members of the MDT, promoting medicines optimisation, providing expert advice and facilitating patient flow. The post holders will have excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills, ideally with an independent prescribing qualification or willing to work towards.

We welcome applications from individuals with a patient-centred attitude, the ability to work independently and within a team, and strive for continued improvement.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we are expanding the clinical pharmacy service provision and medicines optimisation activities, investing in our people development and harnessing digital technologies to enable improvements and information. Come and join our exceptional clinical pharmacy team where over 75% of pharmacists are already NMPs or working towards! Find out more about our department here

Main duties of the job

Provide an expert level of clinical pharmacy services to the Medicine and Integrated Care Division at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (DGH).

Lead specialist clinical pharmacy practice for the medical directorate and be responsible for the delivery, development, review and co-ordination of clinical pharmacy services in line with standards defined by national priorities, divisional objectives and the DGH Pharmacy / Trust Strategy.

Responsible for all aspects of medicines management to optimise patient’s care involving the use of medication and aid in the delivery of the medical directorate’s key performance indicators.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, including virtual wards where appropriate, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focussed pharmaceutical care.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential criteria

• MPharm or equivalent academic qualification
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience / qualification
• Independent prescriber and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or willing to work towards after appointment

Experience

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Knowledge and Training

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Communication & Relationship Skills

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Analytical & Judgement Skills

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Planning & Organisational Skills

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