Overview
The Pharmacy Department at Royal Cornwall Hospital is delighted to be able to offer this exciting position in our Digital Medicines team. The award winning RCHT Digital Medicines team is one of the national leaders in digital pharmacy systems and has successfully rolled out our EPMA solution across Cornwall in a unique partnership with our sister Trust and hospices.
The Trust is embarking on the implementation of its new eCare Electronic Patient Record (EPR). This challenging programme is the largest clinical system transformation programme the Trust has undertaken and is key to the Trust's Strategy and aims to fundamentally transform ways of working.
We are looking for a registered nurse who has a good clinical knowledge and great communication & interpersonal skills to support the Digital Medicines team in implementing eCare and maintaining a wide range of systems including general and specialist electronic prescribing systems, automated drug cabinets and electronic locker solutions. This is an exciting role that will lead on innovative developments on the wards, will be an essential support to clinical teams across the Trust in promoting good medicines management practice in clinical areas and will support the medication safety team in implementing service improvements to reduce the risk of harm to our patients from medicines.
About Us
The Royal Cornwall Hospital pharmacy department is a forward thinking and friendly team. We provide an innovative clinical pharmacy service, combining technology and clinical pharmacy expertise. We are a recognised national leader for innovation in fields such as antimicrobial resistance and the adoption of Scan4Safety standards. All these functions are supported by an excellent wholesale dealer supply service, a well-equipped licensed pharmacy technical services unit and the full range of medicines optimisation support services including medicines information, education and training, formulary support and digital medicines. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation. It\'s established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities.
Details
Band 7, Permanent, Full-time. Salary £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata. Job locations: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
* Registered Nurse or Midwife with valid NMC registration
* Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable:
* Possession of relevant mentorship/education/teaching certification
* Leadership qualification
* Further education in clinical informatics or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential:
* Evidence of experience within an acute hospital safety/quality operational management role
* Evidence of experience with Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration systems (EPMA)
* Experience of audit, research and other quality improvement initiatives
* Experience and ability to set and monitor standards
* Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
* Evidence of implementing evidence-based practice
* Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership and change management practice
Desirable:
* Knowledge of national and local NHS healthcare digital agenda, standards, research and its implications
* Strong non-clinical IT skills
Practical and Intellectual skills
Essential:
* Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe
* Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial colleagues
* Skilled practitioner that can lead service delivery by example
* Open, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style
Desirable:
* Life-long learning and development mindset; ability to promote equality and confidentiality; demonstrate professional, credible communication; ability to influence others; ability to organise ward/department teams; ability to analyse local audit data; non-clinical IT skills; experience in workflow redesign and clinical pathways
Disposition
Essential:
* Determined and resilient
* Attention to detail
* Ability to cope with unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
Employer details
Employer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Address: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ; Website: Royal Cornwall NHS Trust
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