Job summary
This is an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced, high calibre pharmacist looking to further advance their career and develop leadership, clinical and prescribing skills within IBD services at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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.We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic senior pharmacist to make a difference and ensure the best outcomes for our IBD patients. The post holder 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 Gastroenterology 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 friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including further postgraduate education.
Main duties of the job
o Act as a Senior Pharmacist for IBD Services including independent prescribing services.o Deputise for the Team Leader and represent the team within the organisation and across interface boundaries.o Work as an expert pharmacist for local and national IBD services, contributing to advanced decision making and supporting patient care via the IBD advice line.o In conjunction with the Team Leader, manage and implement services designed to improve the pharmaceutical care to patients and extend the boundaries of clinical practice.o Identify and support the facilitation of CIPs within the relevant directorate and participate in financial reporting and drug budget management.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.The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy and challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. You will have good communication skills and be an enthusiastic educator. The ability to work autonomously and with a high level of accountability is essential. They should possess a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and have the relevant hospital pharmacy experience.
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
- Registered as Independent Non-medical Prescriber
- 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
Desirable
- Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Formal management training
- Diploma tutor accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner to include experience managing patients in gastroenterology and IBD
- Experience in supporting directorate activity. This includes: -drug expenditure reporting -formulary management -DTC applications
- Previous experience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
- Participation in consultant-led ward rounds
- Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialty
- Negotiations with health commissioners regarding access to drugs/ high cost drugs via approved pathways
Desirable
- Experience of disciplinary matters and be able to impart results from them to staff in an appropriate and considered manner
- Experience as a designated prescribing practitioner and/or clinical supervisor.
- Involved with clinical research evidenced by abstract/ full publications
- Development of compassionate access pathways, and individual funding requests.
Skills
Essential
- Able to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively alone and for a team including the ability to delegate appropriately
- Applies sound professional judgement to clinical, legal and ethical issues
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively and overcome barriers to understanding
- Ability to think strategically
Desirable
- 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
- Demonstrates a good core knowledge of medications in gastroenterology and IBD.
- Demonstrates awareness of a commitment to Clinical Governance
- Demonstrates an awareness of interface issues
- Demonstrate experience in mentorship and training skills
Desirable
- Familiarity with CMM and Cerner computer systems
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
- Awareness of current NHS issues including national and local priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent
- Registered as Independent Non-medical Prescriber
- 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
Desirable
- Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Formal management training
- Diploma tutor accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner to include experience managing patients in gastroenterology and IBD
- Experience in supporting directorate activity. This includes: -drug expenditure reporting -formulary management -DTC applications
- Previous experience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
- Participation in consultant-led ward rounds
- Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialty
- Negotiations with health commissioners regarding access to drugs/ high cost drugs via approved pathways
Desirable
- Experience of disciplinary matters and be able to impart results from them to staff in an appropriate and considered manner
- Experience as a designated prescribing practitioner and/or clinical supervisor.
- Involved with clinical research evidenced by abstract/ full publications
- Development of compassionate access pathways, and individual funding requests.
Skills
Essential
- Able to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively alone and for a team including the ability to delegate appropriately
- Applies sound professional judgement to clinical, legal and ethical issues
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively and overcome barriers to understanding
- Ability to think strategically
Desirable
- 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
- Demonstrates a good core knowledge of medications in gastroenterology and IBD.
- Demonstrates awareness of a commitment to Clinical Governance
- Demonstrates an awareness of interface issues
- Demonstrate experience in mentorship and training skills
Desirable
- Familiarity with CMM and Cerner computer systems
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
- Awareness of current NHS issues including national and local priorities
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).
