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Location
Stockton on Tees, County Durham | United Kingdom
Job description
Specific Duties To promote the safe, effective, appropriate and economic use of medicines as defined by National Statute, Regulatory frameworks or Trust Policies. To lead in the project management of the nursing aspects of implementation of the medicines optimisation strategy throughout the Trust, particularly preparing new wards or reinforcing procedures on existing wards, and by acting as a resource on Medicines Optimisation for other members of the MDT. To assist with the production and update of policies and appropriate documentation for any new systems relating to medicines management. To ensure a high standard of nursing care regarding medicines optimisation is maintained by contributing to revision/creation of guidelines/care pathways and through reflective practice and input to the nurse management agenda. To create/deliver educational programmes and specialist training for medicines optimisation for all health care staff. To provide medicines optimisation information on audit, effectiveness, errors, interventions, efficiency, and any other data/information necessary to measure performance. To share incident learning, national and local, with all health care professionals as appropriate. To monitor departmental responses to national drug alerts and compile reports for the medicines safety committee. To provide forward audit planning and co-ordination. To complete audits and reports where appropriate e.g. medicines storage arrangements in clinical areas, adherence to Trust policies Participates in the training of nursing preceptorship students and pre-registration pharmacy graduates and technicians in medicines optimisation. The post holder will show a continuing commitment to professional development in order to promote evidence-based practice and ensure that personal NMC revalidation requirements are met. General Duties Participate in local, regional or national forums/meetings/working parties. Promotes Practice Research. To promote a safety conscious culture. To contribute to the development of both the corporate nursing and pharmacy service at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust. To contribute to achieving the in year performance targets and objectives. Continue to gain elements of competence/skills/training as agreed in appraisal and own needs assessment and perform continual CPD as defined by professional body. Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff. Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace. Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff. Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.
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£43.74k - £50.06k per annum
