Saints required to Develop and Support our Medicines Management Strategy

The Pharmacy at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is a forward-thinking dynamic department with a strong record of positive change and a commitment to its patients and staff. As we modernise our services, we are looking for innovative, motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacists to work with us to maintain our excellent record, fulfil their own potential and expertise, and drive our service forward. A Technician-led dispensary with minimal input from Pharmacists enables you to concentrate on your clinical activities.

Opportunities for conversion of diploma to MSc, or other further professional and personal development will also be actively supported.

We currently have the following opportunities on offer for Pharmacists Grade D-C (depending upon experience) rising to £33,440/£29,396 pro rata (plus optional

£2,371 EDC). If you don’t want to specialise, but prefer to generalise, we are happy to consider a rotational post. Part-time and job shares will also be taken into consideration.

Medicines Information Pharmacist

(Ref: ?)

You will work closely with the Principal Medicines Information Pharmacist and Senior Medicines Information Accredited Technician to deliver a comprehensive Medicines Information Service. We have already developed strong links with the Clinical Services and Microbiology/Infection Control, which you will use to develop policies, audits and systems to ensure the safe, appropriate and economic use of anti-microbial agents throughout the Trust.
Mental Health Pharmacist

(Ref: ?)

Have an interest in mental health? If so, this could be the ideal career opportunity to use your experience, whether it is in hospitals, community or PCTs. Being part of a small, friendly team based at Princess Marina Hospital, which provides a dedicated service to a large Mental Health Trust will give you a varied role. This will include attending consultant ward rounds, holding patient medicines education sessions and linking with CMHTs. Future development will provide the opportunity to work in GP practices helping with mental health issues.

If you do not already have a postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric Pharmacy, you will be given full support in achieving this.
Oncology/Nutrition

Support Pharmacist

(Ref: ?)

Following the appointment of a new Principal Pharmacist and MTO4 Technician for Oncology, Nutrition and Aseptic Services, many opportunities to change and develop the services have arisen.

You will maintain and develop the excellent links with the Haematology and Oncology Service and Provide clinical support for the Nutrition Team for Adult and Paediatric TPN.

Medical Support Pharmacist

(Ref: ?)

An ideal post for a Pharmacist to join our Medical Admission Pharmacist and the Medicines Management Technician Team to provide a high level of patient care to the Medical Admissions Unit and the medical wards. This role will include specialisation in Cardiology, with participation in the
Cardiac Rehabilitation Schemes, post take ward round and leading the provision of improved discharge information for CCU patients. Further opportunities are likely to arise as the services develop.

Surgical Support Pharmacist

(Ref: ?)

With excellent support from our Surgical Directorate Pharmacist, you will continue to provide a high level of care to the surgical patients. This will include attending the multi-disciplinary Acute Pain Round, working on the
High Dependency Unit, continuing development of the Pre-admission Clinic, and planning for discharge of patients direct from the wards

The Pharmacy

The 85+ staff provide services to over 1,100 beds. We have a WDL Licence, Specials Licence and on-site QA. Satellite services are provided to a local Mental Health Trust from Princess Marina Hospital. We have good relationships with clinical staff, other Trusts and local PCO’s. The county was cited in A Spoonful of Sugar as a model of ‘whole system prescribing’.
The Hospital

A two star, £120m acute Trust with 740 beds providing the full range of DGH services. We have:

Fabulous recreation facilities.

Temporary accommodation.

On-site childcare facilities.

Re-location Scheme.

The Place:

The ‘Rose of the Shires’ – Northampton is at the centre of England with beautiful countryside and a busy social scene with theatres, sporting facilities etc. Silverstone circuit, cricket, Saints rugby and Cobblers football grounds, are all just a few miles away. The town is just 10 minutes from J15 on the M1 and one hour by train to Euston and Birmingham. The County is expanding with over

30 000 new dwellings planned by 2016.

How to apply:

To discuss any of the above posts, arrange a visit or to find out more information, contact:

Gill Williams, Principal Clinical Pharmacist on

( 01604 545693 or via
e-mail: Gill.Williams@ngh.nhs.uk

Application packs etc for all posts are available from:

PharmacyOffice@ngh.nhs.uk

(or ( 01604 545692)

Or visit us on www.nghtpha1.demon.co.uk

Closing Date for all posts: 15 December 2003

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 5 January 2004

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Medicines Information Pharmacist (Ref: ?) You will work closely with the Principal Medicines Information Pharmacist and Senior Medicines Information Accredited Technician to deliver a comprehensive Medicines Information Service. We have already developed strong links with the Clinical Services and Microbiology/Infection Control, which you will use to develop policies, audits and systems to ensure the safe, appropriate and economic use of anti-microbial agents throughout the Trust.	Mental Health Pharmacist (Ref: ?) Have an interest in mental health? If so, this could be the ideal career opportunity to use your experience, whether it is in hospitals, community or PCTs. Being part of a small, friendly team based at Princess Marina Hospital, which provides a dedicated service to a large Mental Health Trust will give you a varied role. This will include attending consultant ward rounds, holding patient medicines education sessions and linking with CMHTs. Future development will provide the opportunity to work in GP practices helping with mental health issues. If you do not already have a postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric Pharmacy, you will be given full support in achieving this. Oncology/Nutrition Support Pharmacist (Ref: ?) Following the appointment of a new Principal Pharmacist and MTO4 Technician for Oncology, Nutrition and Aseptic Services, many opportunities to change and develop the services have arisen. You will maintain and develop the excellent links with the Haematology and Oncology Service and Provide clinical support for the Nutrition Team for Adult and Paediatric TPN.
Medical Support Pharmacist (Ref: ?) An ideal post for a Pharmacist to join our Medical Admission Pharmacist and the Medicines Management Technician Team to provide a high level of patient care to the Medical Admissions Unit and the medical wards. This role will include specialisation in Cardiology, with participation in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Schemes, post take ward round and leading the provision of improved discharge information for CCU patients. Further opportunities are likely to arise as the services develop.
Surgical Support Pharmacist (Ref: ?) With excellent support from our Surgical Directorate Pharmacist, you will continue to provide a high level of care to the surgical patients. This will include attending the multi-disciplinary Acute Pain Round, working on the High Dependency Unit, continuing development of the Pre-admission Clinic, and planning for discharge of patients direct from the wards

The Pharmacy The 85+ staff provide services to over 1,100 beds. We have a WDL Licence, Specials Licence and on-site QA. Satellite services are provided to a local Mental Health Trust from Princess Marina Hospital. We have good relationships with clinical staff, other Trusts and local PCO’s. The county was cited in A Spoonful of Sugar as a model of ‘whole system prescribing’. The Hospital A two star, £120m acute Trust with 740 beds providing the full range of DGH services. We have: Fabulous recreation facilities. Temporary accommodation. On-site childcare facilities. Re-location Scheme. The Place: The ‘Rose of the Shires’ – Northampton is at the centre of England with beautiful countryside and a busy social scene with theatres, sporting facilities etc. Silverstone circuit, cricket, Saints rugby and Cobblers football grounds, are all just a few miles away. The town is just 10 minutes from J15 on the M1 and one hour by train to Euston and Birmingham. The County is expanding with over 30 000 new dwellings planned by 2016.		How to apply: To discuss any of the above posts, arrange a visit or to find out more information, contact: Gill Williams, Principal Clinical Pharmacist on ( 01604 545693 or via e-mail: Gill.Williams@ngh.nhs.uk Application packs etc for all posts are available from: PharmacyOffice@ngh.nhs.uk (or ( 01604 545692) Or visit us on www.nghtpha1.demon.co.uk Closing Date for all posts: 15 December 2003 Interviews to be held: Week commencing 5 January 2004