Clinical Rotational Pharmacist

Job summary

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated pharmacists to join our existing patient focused team of rotational Clinical Pharmacists. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a wealth of clinical experience to take the next step in their career or those with an interest in specialist paediatric service.

You will gain experience in a number of specialist rotations, including a variety of therapeutic areas such as Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicines (e.g., Neurology, Renal, Endocrinology/Metabolic/Gastroenterology and Immunology/Rheumatology/Dermatology)

Candidates will be guided and supported by the Senior Specialist Pharmacists and introduced to core directorate activities including new drugs and clinical guideline development

For further information or an informal conversation, please contact Vani Suri (Principal Pharmacist) by email Vani.Suri@gosh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical pharmaceutical service within the specialties to promote safe and cost-effective use of medicines. This includes attending ward rounds, ward meetings and the homecare delivery service to patients for the relevant units.
• To monitor prescribing practices in the units and provide feedback and recommendations to improve standards and guidelines.
• To support the Senior Specialist Pharmacists in developing and reviewing prescribing guidelines within the units, taking into account all relevant local and national policies and procedures
• To deputise for the Senior Specialist Pharmacists in attending unit meetings, clinical governance meetings and reviewing monthly drug expenditure where appropriate
• To prepare critical appraisals on new or unlicensed medicines for formal submissions to the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee and NCL Joint Formulary Committee.
• To provide dispensary support to ensure timely turnaround of in-patient and discharge medicines for patients within the specialities.
• To liaise with the Operational Manager, Senior Pharmacists in Dispensary and Manufacturing to identify issues and implement processes to ensure efficient and smooth delivery of medicines to the wards
• To participate in the teaching/training of pre-registration and rotational pharmacists, nursing and medical staff as appropriate
• To undertake and participate in clinical audit in the pharmacy department and within the speciality unit

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.