Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic pharmacist with a passion for high quality patient care to support the provision, development and evaluation of our Cardiovascular and Thoracic (CVT) services. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a high calibre pharmacist looking to further advance their career and develop leadership, clinical and prescribing skills within the CVT services at a fast paced, challenging and rewarding environment.
The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a 'can do' positive attitude. The successful candidate will work to ensure the continued provision and development of high quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to patients as well as influence senior managers and clinicians within the CVT directorate. We will provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction covering all aspects of Trust work, support from senior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further.
The Pharmacy Service at St George's is highly regarded across the Trust and South West London region, with around 270 staff members working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The department is innovative, dynamic, forward thinking and constantly expanding. We are proud of the clinical pharmacy services we deliver and our patients are at the centre of everything we do.
Main duties of the job
o Act as the Lead Pharmacist for CVT directorates including non-medical prescribing services to pre-op clinics.o Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist and represent the team within the organisation and across interface boundaries.o Work as an expert pharmacist for CVT services, contributing to advanced decision making.o In conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist, manage and implement services designed to improve the pharmaceutical care to patients and extend the boundaries of clinical practice.o Identify, support and participate in financial reporting and drug budget management within the relevant directorate.o Progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safe and timely provision of medicines.o To participate in service metric collection, clinical audit, research, risk management and clinical guideline development.
About us
The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4's '24 Hours in A&E' programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B. Pharm/ M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
- Registered as Independent Non-medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (MRPharmS)
- Formal management training
- Diploma and trainee pharmacists tutor accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner to include some experience managing patients in a relevant speciality
- Experience in supporting directorate activity. This includes drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications
- Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
- Experience delivering of clinical governance agenda in relation to drug use
Desirable
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit / research to improve practice
- Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical speciality
- Experience of presenting at directorate or equivalent level
- Experience of acting as a designated prescribing practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Identify and prioritise clinical pharmacy services
- Evaluate pharmaceutical and financial information to the directorate
- Identify changes in prescribing practices impacting drug budget
Desirable
- Familiarity with JAC computer system
- Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a good core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology with a record of successful application in current post
- Demonstrable awareness of commitment to Clinical Governance
- Demonstrable awareness of interface issues
Desirable
- Awareness of current NHS issues including national and local priorities
- Previously managed clinical pharmacy services in cardiovascular/thoracic
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B. Pharm/ M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
- Registered as Independent Non-medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (MRPharmS)
- Formal management training
- Diploma and trainee pharmacists tutor accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner to include some experience managing patients in a relevant speciality
- Experience in supporting directorate activity. This includes drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications
- Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
- Experience delivering of clinical governance agenda in relation to drug use
Desirable
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit / research to improve practice
- Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical speciality
- Experience of presenting at directorate or equivalent level
- Experience of acting as a designated prescribing practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Identify and prioritise clinical pharmacy services
- Evaluate pharmaceutical and financial information to the directorate
- Identify changes in prescribing practices impacting drug budget
Desirable
- Familiarity with JAC computer system
- Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a good core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology with a record of successful application in current post
- Demonstrable awareness of commitment to Clinical Governance
- Demonstrable awareness of interface issues
Desirable
- Awareness of current NHS issues including national and local priorities
- Previously managed clinical pharmacy services in cardiovascular/thoracic
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
