Job summary
We are looking to recruit two enthusiastic and motivated pharmacists, (1 fixed term, 12 months and 1 permanent) 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. Some examples include Neurology, Surgery, Renal, Endocrinology/Metabolic, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology/Dermatology, PN, Commissioning.
You will be guided and supported by the Senior Specialist Pharmacists and introduced to core directorate activities including new drugs and clinical guideline development
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 deliveryservice 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
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience providing a clinical service to a specialist area e.g. rheumatology, dermatology, surgery, intensive care, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, metabolic, PN, renal, commissioning and general paediatrics on the private wards
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
- Experience of writing and updating local guidelines
- An understanding of the pharmaceutical issues of the specialist areas
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal, written communication, and organisational skills
- Time management, problem solving
- Training and supervising staff
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills including Power Point, Excel
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience providing a clinical service to a specialist area e.g. rheumatology, dermatology, surgery, intensive care, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, metabolic, PN, renal, commissioning and general paediatrics on the private wards
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
- Experience of writing and updating local guidelines
- An understanding of the pharmaceutical issues of the specialist areas
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal, written communication, and organisational skills
- Time management, problem solving
- Training and supervising staff
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills including Power Point, Excel
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
