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 Adult Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition 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 positive attitude.
The Intestinal Rehabilitation Service (IRS) at St George's Hospital is a tertiary-level specialist service dedicated to the assessment and management of patients with severe intestinal failure within southwest London. The IRS is led by a multi-disciplinary team who provide a comprehensive approach to patients with intestinal failure receiving parenteral (feeding intravenously) or enteral (tube feeding) nutrition. The role of the team is to assess, manage and support individuals with intestinal failure, both as inpatients and in the community, and to help them lead as full lives as possible. The postholder will work within the close-knit team of consultant gastroenterologists, highly specialist dietitians, and clinical nurse specialists, as well as with senior managers and clinicians within the Gastroenterology and Therapies Directorates.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our service and support the ongoing delivery and development of high-quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for our patients. Our service operates under established agreements with partner Trusts, including The Royal Marsden and St Mark's.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide strong clinical expertise and leadership, supporting the parenteral nutrition multidisciplinary team at Royal Marsden Hospital develop these collaborative initiatives.
The postholder will also work closely with the Principal Pharmacist for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition to strengthen links with the St Mark's IRS pharmacy service. This will involve reviewing and developing shared processes, pathways, guidelines, and other areas of mutual relevance across both services.
The successful candidate will receive a thorough and supportive induction covering all aspects of Trust activity, alongside mentorship from senior pharmacy staff, and will join a team committed to supporting your growth and ongoing professional development.
About us
As part of the recently formed West London Intestinal Rehabilitation Service, we are proud to have joined with St Mark's Hospital (the National Reference Centre for the south of England) to deliver care equally in the north and south parts of West London, as well as for the Kent and East Surrey areas. This collaborative approach between the two hospitals enables us to provide high quality integrated surgical and medical care for patients in West London and beyond. We have also established close links with our partner Trusts within SW London (including Royal Marsden Hospital) to offer support and advice relating to patients with intestinal failure who may be admitted to their local hospital
The Pharmacy Service at St George's is highly regarded across the Trust and 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 professional development including postgraduate education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key activities of the post holder will be to:
Act as a Specialist Pharmacist for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Services including independent prescribing, nutrition ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
Support the pharmacy Intestinal Rehabilitation team within the organisation and across interface boundaries.
To establish and enhance an effective pharmacy link service between The Royal Marsden and St Georges Hospitals, improving continuity of care for intestinal failure patients.
Work as an expert pharmacist for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Services, contributing to advanced decision making within multi-disciplinary teams at St Georges Hospital and jointly with our partner Trusts.
Manage and implement services designed to improve the pharmaceutical care to patients and extend the boundaries of clinical practice.
Identify and support the facilitation of CIPs within the relevant directorate and participate in financial reporting and drug budget management.
Progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safe and timely provision of medicines.
To participate in service development and evaluation, audit, research, risk management and clinical guideline development, both within St. Georges and in conjunction with St. Marks in line with the West London Intestinal Rehabilitation Service.
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. You will have excellent 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. Experience of working and influencing in a multi-disciplinary team is essential
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key activities of the post holder will be to:
Act as a Specialist Pharmacist for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Services including independent prescribing, nutrition ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
Support the pharmacy Intestinal Rehabilitation team within the organisation and across interface boundaries.
To establish and enhance an effective pharmacy link service between The Royal Marsden and St Georges Hospitals, improving continuity of care for intestinal failure patients.
Work as an expert pharmacist for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Services, contributing to advanced decision making within multi-disciplinary teams at St Georges Hospital and jointly with our partner Trusts.
Manage and implement services designed to improve the pharmaceutical care to patients and extend the boundaries of clinical practice.
Identify and support the facilitation of CIPs within the relevant directorate and participate in financial reporting and drug budget management.
Progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safe and timely provision of medicines.
To participate in service development and evaluation, audit, research, risk management and clinical guideline development, both within St. Georges and in conjunction with St. Marks in line with the West London Intestinal Rehabilitation Service.
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. You will have excellent 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. Experience of working and influencing in a multi-disciplinary team is essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy practice or equivalent
- Registered independent prescriber or working towards qualification
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- MSc in a relevant clinical area
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Credentialling
- Formal leadership and management training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration hospital pharmacy experience as a clinical pharmacist including some experience in intestinal failure and nutrition
- Experience in supporting directorate activity. This includes drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications etc
- Experience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
- Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialty
- Experience of participating in consultant-led ward rounds
- Experience of co-ordinating and leading audits
Desirable
- Experience of leading, implementing into practice and/or publishing research
- Experience of acting as a designated prescribing practitioner and/or clinical supervisor
- Experience of working with Adult Clinical Nutrition services/ teams
- Experience of dealing with external Home Parenteral Nutrition providers
- Experience of working in outpatient clinics
Skills
Essential
- Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting
- Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively autonomously and for a team including the ability to delegate appropriately
- Applies sound professional judgement to clinical, legal and ethical issues
- Ability to provide highly complex information on Pharmacy Services issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively and clearly and to overcome barriers to understanding
Desirable
- Ability to think strategically
- Demonstrable leadership and management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical and professional knowledge including some knowledge of intestinal failure and nutrition
- Demonstrable core knowledge of wider therapeutics and pharmacology with a record of successful application
- Knowledge of NHS issues, priorities, policy, procedures and guidelines and ability to implement these locally
- Demonstrable awareness of and commitment to Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Familiarity with CMM and Cerner computer systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy practice or equivalent
- Registered independent prescriber or working towards qualification
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- MSc in a relevant clinical area
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Credentialling
- Formal leadership and management training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration hospital pharmacy experience as a clinical pharmacist including some experience in intestinal failure and nutrition
- Experience in supporting directorate activity. This includes drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications etc
- Experience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
- Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialty
- Experience of participating in consultant-led ward rounds
- Experience of co-ordinating and leading audits
Desirable
- Experience of leading, implementing into practice and/or publishing research
- Experience of acting as a designated prescribing practitioner and/or clinical supervisor
- Experience of working with Adult Clinical Nutrition services/ teams
- Experience of dealing with external Home Parenteral Nutrition providers
- Experience of working in outpatient clinics
Skills
Essential
- Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting
- Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively autonomously and for a team including the ability to delegate appropriately
- Applies sound professional judgement to clinical, legal and ethical issues
- Ability to provide highly complex information on Pharmacy Services issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively and clearly and to overcome barriers to understanding
Desirable
- Ability to think strategically
- Demonstrable leadership and management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical and professional knowledge including some knowledge of intestinal failure and nutrition
- Demonstrable core knowledge of wider therapeutics and pharmacology with a record of successful application
- Knowledge of NHS issues, priorities, policy, procedures and guidelines and ability to implement these locally
- Demonstrable awareness of and commitment to Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Familiarity with CMM and Cerner computer systems
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).
