Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Pharmacist

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated band 7 pharmacist to join our team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should have hospital pharmacy experience. Previous ophthalmic pharmacy experience is not required; however, a solid background in clinical pharmacy and experience in managing staff would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

  • Support the Senior Pharmacists in the delivery and development of clinical Pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across the division.
  • Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice on the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines.
  • Undertake regular audit to monitor and promote adherence to local and national guidance.
  • To support and develop Trainee Pharmacists, Band 6 Pharmacists and other Pharmacy staff as appropriate.
  • Work with the Associate Chief Pharmacists, Lead Pharmacists, Nursing and Clinical Leads and relevant Pharmacy Leads on service developments and improvements to ensure that Pharmacy services meet the needs of the users.
  • Manage the operational running of the Pharmacy services across Moorfields South ensuring that the network site pharmacies are adequately staffed and arranging for operational cover across the network sites as required.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

  • Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
  • Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Free 24/7 independent counselling service
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Easy and quick transport links
  • A range of attractive benefits and discounts
  • Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
  • Free Pilates classes
  • Full support and training to develop your skills
  • Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Details

Date posted

16 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DS-0519

Job locations

Croydon

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

Essential

  • Member of the GPhC
  • 1 year pre-registration training

Desirable

  • Post graduate diploma/MSc in pharmacy practice or equivalent
  • Management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of providing a specialised clinical pharmacy service
  • Previous experience in supervising and managing pharmacy staff
  • Previous experience of mentoring & training
  • Clinical Audit experience

Desirable

  • Ophthalmology pharmacy experience
  • Previous experience in managing a dispensary service

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates good general pharmaceutical & clinical knowledge
  • Understanding of medicines Optimisation

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise well and work under pressure
  • Flexible in responding to the demands of the service
  • Time management Skills
Person Specification

Education / Qualification

Essential

  • Member of the GPhC
  • 1 year pre-registration training

Desirable

  • Post graduate diploma/MSc in pharmacy practice or equivalent
  • Management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of providing a specialised clinical pharmacy service
  • Previous experience in supervising and managing pharmacy staff
  • Previous experience of mentoring & training
  • Clinical Audit experience

Desirable

  • Ophthalmology pharmacy experience
  • Previous experience in managing a dispensary service

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates good general pharmaceutical & clinical knowledge
  • Understanding of medicines Optimisation

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise well and work under pressure
  • Flexible in responding to the demands of the service
  • Time management 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Chief Pharmacist

Michael Tabi

m.tabi@nhs.net

02075214645

Details

Date posted

16 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DS-0519

Job locations

Croydon

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Supporting documents

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