Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic senior clinical pharmacist to join the cardiac team at Barts Heart Centre, part of Barts Health NHS Trust. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a high calibre pharmacist with vision, excellent organisation and leadership skills looking to develop their career, both clinically and professionally.
The post holder will work closely with medical and nursing staff to ensure the continued provision and development of high quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to patients, influencing change at a divisional level, as well as providing leadership and managerial support for junior pharmacy team members. Contribution to the research agenda working with staff across the pharmacy department and supervising student placements will also be integral to this role.
The post provides flexible and challenging opportunities for personal and professional development. The successful applicant will be expected to be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Significant clinical experience in the management of level 2 and 3 critical care patients is essential, as well as experience in cardiac services, along with a clear vision of the future of clinical pharmacy within the specialty.
Main duties of the job
To lead the clinical pharmacy service to the Critical Care directorate within St Bartholomew's hospital in providing responsible, safe and cost-effective prescribing in order to;
- Optimise patient outcomes
- Minimise adverse reactions
- Improve medicines safety
The post also helps to deliver the broader Medicines Optimisation and Governance strategy across the Trust. These outcomes will be achieved primarily through leadership of the clinical pharmacy team, and the development and implementation of guidelines and policies to encourage best practice.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive post registration hospital experience
- oExperience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to undertake and facilitate quality improvement, reflective practice, teaching and CPD
- oExperience appraising staff and giving feedback
- oExperience as a clinical pharmacy tutor, presenter and lecturer
- oThorough understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- oOperational management of a service to a substantial teaching hospital or DGH
- oExperience of leading and supervising research, quality improvement or audit projects
- oPlanning and implementing significant service developments and organisational change
- oExperience of managing large groups of staff
- oOperational management experience in a complex environment
- oExperience of managing a budget
- oAbility to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions
- oTo have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department
- oSuccessful performance as a directorate/team leader
Desirable
- oExperience of working in multiple specialties within the secondary care setting
- oSuccessful performance as a directorate/team leader Critical Care pharmacist in a previous post.
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills
- oAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail
- oAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressure
- oDemonstrates numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations
- oAbility to plan, prioritise and organise self, and others
- oDemonstrated ability to negotiate with and influence senior medical staff and senior management
- oAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to details.
- oAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressure
- oManagement of risk in the clinical use of medicines
- oExcellent clinical and managerial critical appraisal skills enabling effective decision making relating to the adoption of new therapies
- oIT literate; able to use Microsoft office with intermediate IT skills including, accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programmes
- oEffective problem solving skills
- oDemonstrates strong leadership skills
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings.
- oGood analytical & organisational ability
Desirable
- oDemonstrates ability to deliver staff training A sound knowledge of drugs and therapeutics at MSc level
- oExperience in local implementation of national standards and guidelines
Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrated expert knowledge covering a range of services
- oKnowledge of and ability to apply all aspects of regulatory legislation and guidelines
- oKnowledge of issues related to prescribing at the interface
- oSound knowledge of drugs and therapeutics at Mastery/Diploma level
- oThorough understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk management
- oKnowledge of the law and relevant guidance relating to medicines, pharmacy, rationing decisions in the NHS, Payment by Results (PbR) and commissioning
- oKnowledge of the key literature
- oKnowledge and awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to the directorate's patients
- oUnderstanding of stock control systems
- oKnowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
- oUnderstanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
- oDemonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- oMPharm or equivalent
- oRegistered as a pharmacist with the GPhC
- oIndependent prescribing qualification
- oPostgraduate Pharmacy Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum postgraduate diploma level)
- oEvidence demonstrating competencies that meet the RPS Advanced level Pharmacist Curriculum (incl. the RPS Advance Pharmacy Framework competencies)
Desirable
- oManagement qualification or equivalent experience
Other
Essential
- oLeads by example, promoting the Bart's health values
- oHigh level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- oCommitted to the continuous development of staff and self
- oDecisive, using sound judgement in decision making in a timely and confident manner
- oCommitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.
- oHigh self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations
- oAble to move easily between the detail and the big picture on issues in understanding and explaining the complexity of challenges and possible solutions
- oModels, and is able to encourage others in being innovative in finding ways of improving the quality of services
- oAble to act as an Ambassador for the Service
Desirable
- oMember of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Member of Faculty
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive post registration hospital experience
- oExperience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to undertake and facilitate quality improvement, reflective practice, teaching and CPD
- oExperience appraising staff and giving feedback
- oExperience as a clinical pharmacy tutor, presenter and lecturer
- oThorough understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- oOperational management of a service to a substantial teaching hospital or DGH
- oExperience of leading and supervising research, quality improvement or audit projects
- oPlanning and implementing significant service developments and organisational change
- oExperience of managing large groups of staff
- oOperational management experience in a complex environment
- oExperience of managing a budget
- oAbility to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions
- oTo have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department
- oSuccessful performance as a directorate/team leader
Desirable
- oExperience of working in multiple specialties within the secondary care setting
- oSuccessful performance as a directorate/team leader Critical Care pharmacist in a previous post.
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills
- oAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail
- oAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressure
- oDemonstrates numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations
- oAbility to plan, prioritise and organise self, and others
- oDemonstrated ability to negotiate with and influence senior medical staff and senior management
- oAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to details.
- oAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressure
- oManagement of risk in the clinical use of medicines
- oExcellent clinical and managerial critical appraisal skills enabling effective decision making relating to the adoption of new therapies
- oIT literate; able to use Microsoft office with intermediate IT skills including, accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programmes
- oEffective problem solving skills
- oDemonstrates strong leadership skills
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings.
- oGood analytical & organisational ability
Desirable
- oDemonstrates ability to deliver staff training A sound knowledge of drugs and therapeutics at MSc level
- oExperience in local implementation of national standards and guidelines
Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrated expert knowledge covering a range of services
- oKnowledge of and ability to apply all aspects of regulatory legislation and guidelines
- oKnowledge of issues related to prescribing at the interface
- oSound knowledge of drugs and therapeutics at Mastery/Diploma level
- oThorough understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk management
- oKnowledge of the law and relevant guidance relating to medicines, pharmacy, rationing decisions in the NHS, Payment by Results (PbR) and commissioning
- oKnowledge of the key literature
- oKnowledge and awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to the directorate's patients
- oUnderstanding of stock control systems
- oKnowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
- oUnderstanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
- oDemonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- oMPharm or equivalent
- oRegistered as a pharmacist with the GPhC
- oIndependent prescribing qualification
- oPostgraduate Pharmacy Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum postgraduate diploma level)
- oEvidence demonstrating competencies that meet the RPS Advanced level Pharmacist Curriculum (incl. the RPS Advance Pharmacy Framework competencies)
Desirable
- oManagement qualification or equivalent experience
Other
Essential
- oLeads by example, promoting the Bart's health values
- oHigh level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- oCommitted to the continuous development of staff and self
- oDecisive, using sound judgement in decision making in a timely and confident manner
- oCommitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.
- oHigh self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations
- oAble to move easily between the detail and the big picture on issues in understanding and explaining the complexity of challenges and possible solutions
- oModels, and is able to encourage others in being innovative in finding ways of improving the quality of services
- oAble to act as an Ambassador for the Service
Desirable
- oMember of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Member of Faculty
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
