Vacancy Introduction
The Clinical Pharmacy Team are looking for a pharmacist to join them.
The team work geographically (North/East Leeds, South Leeds and North/West Leeds (this post) and support three clinical service areas of the Trust: Home Ward (Frailty), the Community Falls Service, and the Home Ward (Respiratory).
You will be providing clinical and professional pharmaceutical services, working with the Multi-Disciplinary Teams to promote the optimised, safe and cost-effective use of medicines.
The role includes working virtually with clinical colleagues as well as visiting patients in their own homes, liaison with primary care and contributing to patients remaining at home.
Please see the A Day in the Life of.. Specialist Pharmacist (Clinical Pharmacist)for a more detailed description of this role.
The Home Ward Frailty provides co-ordinated rapid care to people with moderate to severe frailty in their own homes. Patients are supported by daily interventions such as medication reviews, blood monitoring, clinical observations and review at the consultant led multidisciplinary team meeting. The Home Ward (Respiratory) supports patients stepping down from hospital care. Patients are supported by a twice weekly MDT meeting where all medicines (not just those for the presenting respiratory condition) are optimised. The Community Falls Service aims to reduce the risk of falling and maintain safety and independence. Deprescribing of medicines is undertaken as required. |
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
For queries about the role please contact Carolyn Nelson, Head of Medicines Management, 07535 626 529 email Carolyn.nelson@nhs.net or Lucy Foster, Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, 07821 828 656
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
