Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join RM Medicines as a Pharmacist. The successful candidate will be integral to providing leadership and direction to the pharmacy team with an aim of providing a high-quality outpatient pharmacy service to patients at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
RM Medicines is a wholly owned subsidiary, created by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust to provide outpatient pharmacy services, focussed on ensuring efficient and safe supply of medicines to patients.
Individuals recruited to the RM Medicines team will be supported to provide expert care to oncology patients and will benefit from training and the learning experiences of working closely with an institute providing outstanding, leading-edge treatment to cancer patients.
This post would suit a candidate with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a change into the hospital environment, for which appropriate training will be provided.
We are looking for apart-time colleague (15 to 22.5 hours/week).
Main duties of the job
Lead the efficient and effective delivery of a high-quality outpatient pharmacy service, ensuring professionalism and compliance with GPhC standards and relevant legislation.
Screen, dispense and check prescriptions in accordance with local and national policies, procedures and guidelines, referring any prescribing queries appropriately for confirmation or revision.
Oversee activity across all dispensary workflows and ensure work is completed in a timely manner in line with pharmacy Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Implement clinical policies, procedures and prescribing guidelines under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager.
Participate in audits, error investigations, and implement service improvements.
Work collaboratively with the Pharmacy Manager and deputise when required.
Act as Responsible Pharmacist in line with GPhC regulations.
Contribute to the management and administration of the business.
About us
RM Medicines operates as a separate entity from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, focusing exclusively on outpatient pharmacy services. Our aim is to provide patients with a safe, efficient, and supportive experience when accessing their medicines.
We offer a structured induction programme, including a BOPA Cancer introductory course, to help you develop confidence in supporting oncology patients in an outpatient setting. For those interested in career progression, opportunities include external courses and, for high-performing pharmacists, enrolment on a Clinical Certificate programme.
Benefits include:
RM Medicines Reward Scheme
GPhC registration fees reimbursed
Online GP service
Eye test reimbursement
Cycle to work scheme
Interest-free season ticket loan
Blue Light Card discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Act as a role model for other Pharmacists and pharmacy staff, in line with the values of RM Medicines.
To provide clinical and professional leadership and advice to all pharmacy staff working for RM Medicines.
To screen, dispense and check prescriptions in accordance with local and national policies, procedures and guidelines, referring any prescribing queries appropriately for confirmation or revision.
To implement clinical policies, procedures and prescribing guidelines under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager.
To be aware of particular nature of ordering, storage and supply of high cost drugs.
To ensure all activity undertaken is consistent with maintaining registration of the premises with GPhC as necessary
To ensure the Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulations 2008 are adhered to at all times and ensure the Pharmacy Record is maintained at all times.
To contribute to ensuring that up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures are in place and adhered to as required.
To work with the wider multi-disciplinary team to enhance and develop the Outpatient Pharmacy service that patients receive, and to continually review pathways to optimise care.
To participate in the development of the strategic planning processes for the Outpatient Pharmacy, implementing and monitoring action plans as appropriate.
To identify opportunities to improve the Pharmacy environment to drive efficiency and patient safety.
To provide professional advice and support to all staff working within the Outpatients Pharmacy, Trust staff and patients to ensure legal and professional pharmaceutical requirements are adhered to.
To manage relevant pharmacy staff and contribute to appropriate processes for assessing competency of pharmacy staff and appraisal system resulting in the formulation of appropriate training plans for pharmacy staff.
To contribute to the development and effective induction of pharmacy staff.
To ensure all disciplinary matters are fairly, promptly and professionally handled including appropriate accurate record keeping.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Act as a role model for other Pharmacists and pharmacy staff, in line with the values of RM Medicines.
To provide clinical and professional leadership and advice to all pharmacy staff working for RM Medicines.
To screen, dispense and check prescriptions in accordance with local and national policies, procedures and guidelines, referring any prescribing queries appropriately for confirmation or revision.
To implement clinical policies, procedures and prescribing guidelines under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager.
To be aware of particular nature of ordering, storage and supply of high cost drugs.
To ensure all activity undertaken is consistent with maintaining registration of the premises with GPhC as necessary
To ensure the Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulations 2008 are adhered to at all times and ensure the Pharmacy Record is maintained at all times.
To contribute to ensuring that up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures are in place and adhered to as required.
To work with the wider multi-disciplinary team to enhance and develop the Outpatient Pharmacy service that patients receive, and to continually review pathways to optimise care.
To participate in the development of the strategic planning processes for the Outpatient Pharmacy, implementing and monitoring action plans as appropriate.
To identify opportunities to improve the Pharmacy environment to drive efficiency and patient safety.
To provide professional advice and support to all staff working within the Outpatients Pharmacy, Trust staff and patients to ensure legal and professional pharmaceutical requirements are adhered to.
To manage relevant pharmacy staff and contribute to appropriate processes for assessing competency of pharmacy staff and appraisal system resulting in the formulation of appropriate training plans for pharmacy staff.
To contribute to the development and effective induction of pharmacy staff.
To ensure all disciplinary matters are fairly, promptly and professionally handled including appropriate accurate record keeping.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified and registered pharmacist with GPhC
Experience
Desirable
- Previous work experience in a Pharmacy setting as a qualified pharmacist
- Previous experience working in an Outpatient Pharmacy setting
- Experience of managing services and people
- Experience of management of change processes and implementation of service development projects
- Experience of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good organisational & time management skills and ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
- Quality -orientated; strives for continuous improvement
- Ability to effectively communicate identified problems to other healthcare professionals
- Flexible and able to modify approach to achieve objectives
- Able to deal sensitively with difficult, angry & annoyed patients and/or healthcare colleagues
- Ability to be supportive and demonstrate empathy in appropriate situations
Desirable
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Ability to identify and evaluate ideas for improvement
- Leadership and team skill - supervision and delegation
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified and registered pharmacist with GPhC
Experience
Desirable
- Previous work experience in a Pharmacy setting as a qualified pharmacist
- Previous experience working in an Outpatient Pharmacy setting
- Experience of managing services and people
- Experience of management of change processes and implementation of service development projects
- Experience of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good organisational & time management skills and ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
- Quality -orientated; strives for continuous improvement
- Ability to effectively communicate identified problems to other healthcare professionals
- Flexible and able to modify approach to achieve objectives
- Able to deal sensitively with difficult, angry & annoyed patients and/or healthcare colleagues
- Ability to be supportive and demonstrate empathy in appropriate situations
Desirable
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Ability to identify and evaluate ideas for improvement
- Leadership and team skill - supervision and delegation
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
