Lead Pharmacist – Medication Safety and Governance • London St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nLead Pharmacist – Medication Safety and Governance with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London\n\n We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacist to join our Medication Safety Team to provide pharmacy and medicines optimisation services to patients at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will need to have excellent communication skills and be confident to provide training and guidance to the multi-disciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to progress to a specialist pharmacy role and wants to drive positive changes in medication safety at the Trust The Pharmacy Department is highly regarded in the Trust and has close to 300 staff members. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal development and further postgraduate education. Furthermore, we are constantly expanding our pool of non-medical prescribing pharmacists. We support pharmacists to pursue opportunities in research to further expand their portfolio. Investment in facilities includes automated dispensing in our large main dispensary, which covers inpatient, outpatient and home delivery services. Omnicell cabinets are used in the Emergency Department and Major Trauma Ward, supporting automated pharmacy services on ward level. The aseptic unit holds of a \"Specials\" Manufacturing Authorisation (MS) licence by MHRA. To implement and deliver medication safety projects To monitor medication safety and evaluate measures to support safe practice in relation to medication use within pharmacy and across the Trust. To raise the profile of medication risk and governance, and ensure a consistently robust approach to potential safety solutions across the Trust To support the Principal Pharmacist - Clinical Governance and Medicines Policy in the delivery of the clinical governance agenda. To review all Trust medication-related incidents, with a view to identifying common themes, and those incidents requiring additional follow-up or action To support the development of education and training in the field of medication safety, amongst pharmacy staff in all areas of practice, and across the multi-disciplinary team where required to meet national standards To contribute and participate in research activities around medication safety and governance. To support the Principal Pharmacist - Clinical Governance and Medicines Policy in maintaining oversight of policies and guidance containing medicines. Support the investigation and analysis of internal adverse or serious incidents Through the use of audit and quality improvement projects, provide assurance to relevant Trust committees of compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) expectations To provide pharmacy input into safe medication practice across the Trust, and act as an expert resource in this area. About us Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role. "}