Job summary
A fantastic opportunity to provide specialist Pharmacy Services to the Immunology speciality.
This role involves developing the clinical Pharmacy Service to Immunology, with some crossover with Rheumatology, Dermatology and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) specialities. As medicines become more complex, you will play a pivotal role in the safe introduction and management of medicines including Immunoglobulins, Immunotherapy, Monoclonal Antibodies and Gene Therapy.
You will be an individual with proven experience in a Hospital Pharmacy setting with extensive experience working in a clinical role. Some experience of Immunology, Dermatology or Rheumatology patients would be desirable. Due to the large cohort of Immunology patients undergoing bone marrow transplants, BOPA SACT competency accredited would be an advantage. You will also have excellent communication skills, a commitment to patient care and experience of directorate working including managing high-cost drugs and contributing to clinical guidelines and protocols.
"We welcome informal visits"
Main duties of the job
To act as the Specialist Pharmacist for Immunology
To provide clinical pharmacy services to Immunology patients across the Trust
To provide cross-cover to Dermatology, Rheumatology and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), when required
To assist in the development of clinical guidelines and policies to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines and advanced therapies
To oversee the day-to-day management of the IvIg database and ensure prescribing is compliance with immunoglobulin Clinical Commissioning policy
To manage and support the development of junior members of the team
To assist in the development and ongoing monitoring of Key Performance Indicators relating to Immunology
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
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
Our always values
Essential
- Our Always values o Always welcoming o Always helpful o Always expert o Always one team
Professional qualification
Essential
- GPHc registration
- Clinical Diploma or equivalent
Desirable
- BOPA SACT trained/working towards
- Independent prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Use of medicines in specialist areas of paediatrics
- Experience in Immunology, BMT, Dermatology or Rheumatology
- Experience in clinical guidelines and government directives
- Experience in high-cost drug funding streams including IFR
Desirable
- Experience of SACT screening or managing gene therapy
- Experience in managing immunoglobulin supply and database
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Experience in delivering education and training
- Ability to communciate with MDT and patients
- Good negotiation skills and ability to influence senior pharmacy and MDT
- Ability to undertake research/audit
- Ability to identify and manage risks
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Person Specification
Our always values
Essential
- Our Always values o Always welcoming o Always helpful o Always expert o Always one team
Professional qualification
Essential
- GPHc registration
- Clinical Diploma or equivalent
Desirable
- BOPA SACT trained/working towards
- Independent prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Use of medicines in specialist areas of paediatrics
- Experience in Immunology, BMT, Dermatology or Rheumatology
- Experience in clinical guidelines and government directives
- Experience in high-cost drug funding streams including IFR
Desirable
- Experience of SACT screening or managing gene therapy
- Experience in managing immunoglobulin supply and database
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Experience in delivering education and training
- Ability to communciate with MDT and patients
- Good negotiation skills and ability to influence senior pharmacy and MDT
- Ability to undertake research/audit
- Ability to identify and manage risks
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
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
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
