Medicines Safety Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago


Wigan, Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medicines Safety Nurse to join our team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialist advice and support to nursing staff and managers in all areas relating to medicines safety.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide ongoing evidence-based training for all clinical staff throughout the organisation in medicines management and medication safety.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures in medicines management and medication safety.
  • Encourage medication incident reporting and learning from medication incidents to promote safer care.
  • Support the Pharmacy team in the development and delivery of medicines safety and medicines management initiatives.
  • Act as a resource for staff on policies, protocols, systems of work, standard operating procedures relating to aspects of medicines management and provide training for staff in relation to medicines safety and medicines management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Registered nurse with Educated to degree level.
  • Acute Illness Management (AIM) course or equivalent.
  • Basic and enhanced clinical nursing skills.
  • Risk assessment and risk management.
  • Well-developed interpersonal, leadership and motivational skills.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check and provide references.



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