Job Description

Following a successful bid for ICB transformation monies we have an exciting fixed-term opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and forward-thinking pharmacist to shape and deliver a project focussing on reducing inappropriate polypharmacy.



The project will ensure dedicated pharmacist time for reactive falls reviews in the admission phase and proactive community polypharmacy reviews for patients who have fallen but not required admission. This project will explore development of an MDT approach to discuss specific cases.



By focusing on structured medication reviews and deprescribing where appropriate, the post will contribute to a reduction in medicines-related falls and associated harm. A key priority will be to enhance patient engagement through shared decision-making and understanding.



You will be self-motivated and organised and able to work effectively alone and as part of a team. You will contribute to service development and innovation within polypharmacy.



Funding is until 31 st March 2026 with an option to extend should further funding be made available.



You will conduct inpatient structured medication reviews with an emphasis on the identification and deprescribing of Falls Risk Increasing Drugs (FRIDs) and the optimisation of therapy for those most at risk.



You will also provide proactive, community-based polypharmacy reviews for patients identified by falls response teams, community services, or general practice/PCN teams.



In addition you will actively engage with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to promote shared decision-making around medicines.



You will also work with the project leads and medical teams to explore an advice and guidance MDT approach to support decision making within primary care for complex polypharmacy.



You will lead on developing the referral processes, identifying appropriate patients, recording outcomes and reporting.



You will also ensure robust communication to primary care on discharge.



All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of 337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.



Please see the attached job description for further information about the role.



Secondment will be considered due to the fixed-term funding for this project.