Job summary
This post would suit a pharmacist who is highly motivated and looking for an opportunity to utilise their knowledge and skills in an exciting and challenging environment. You will be based within our Anaesthetics and Critical Care Pharmacy team and your role will be to provide patient-focused care to patients on the high-dependency and critical care units and to develop our medicines optimisation agenda across the Division.
With significant investment in critical care services and the pharmacy team at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust comes a unique opportunity for the successful applicant to influence the future of the service provided at the Trust. This post will provide flexible and challenging opportunities for professional and personal development. Opportunities for development will include participation in consultant led ward rounds and antimicrobial stewardship wards rounds, participation in development and innovation groups including Clinical Informatics, Medicines Management and Research. As a tertiary referral centre for neurosciences this post will offer a unique opportunity to gain experience in in Neuro-Intensive Care.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sinead Tynan, Lead Pharmacist, Anaesthetics and Critical Care on 01708 435 0000 Ext 6308 or Nauman Hussain, Specialist Pharmacist, Critical Care and Research on 01708 435000 Ext 6958.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive, patient orientated pharmacy services to the Anaesthetics and Critical Care Division, inclusive of Critical Care, High Dependency, Theatres and the Pain Service. He/she will deliver a ward-based service to the High Dependency Unit and have the opportunity to train to provide to pharmaceutical care to Level 3 patients on General Critical Care and Neuro Critical Care. The post holder will work closely with senior colleagues and clinical technicians to ensure the provision of an integrated and efficient service.
The post holder will be based within the pharmacy department and will assist in the development of policies, guidelines and protocols under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist, Anaesthetics and Critical Care. Personal performance will be assessed through performance review.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair, Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive we provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south-west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and this will be one of the many benefits of our closer collaboration with Barts Health. Working with them and with all our partners across north east London, we will find a sustainable solution to enhance patient care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rebecca Hills, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5937. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rebecca Hills, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5937. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacist in the UK
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with senior nursing and medical staff and health care professionals
Desirable
- Experience working with Level 2 and/or Level 3 patents on High Dependency and Critical Care wards
- Experience delivering pharmacy services to Theatres
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the development of the Pharmacy Service
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacist in the UK
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with senior nursing and medical staff and health care professionals
Desirable
- Experience working with Level 2 and/or Level 3 patents on High Dependency and Critical Care wards
- Experience delivering pharmacy services to Theatres
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the development of the Pharmacy Service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
