Senior Lead Anticoagulation Pharmacist

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic, organised and highly motivated individual to be part of the haemostasis and thrombosis team with the clinical haematology department.

This new role will be focus primarily on thrombosis prescribing and safety as well as taking part in anticoagulation clinics and specialised care of thromboembolic disease in the context of malignancy. A key aspect of the role will be the implementation of a streamlined anticoagulation discharge pathway and follow up clinic across all three of the hospitals within our trust, Hammersmith, Charing Cross and St Mary's Hospitals. We expect the post-holder to take a key role in liaising with ward pharmacists and teaching and education in this context.

The post holder must be comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team, have excellent communication skills, show high attention to detail and be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. They must have previous experience of working in the NHS and experience in specialist haemostasis and thrombosis care. Most importantly, they must be passionate about delivery high quality patient care. As a service we aim to trial, adopt and deliver cutting-edge treatments and are looking for an ambitious person to join our team and be part of this.

Due to the popularity of some positions, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff.

Main duties of the job

• To lead, deliver, develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services relating to anticoagulatio
• To provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters, undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with medicines legislation
• To facilitate and support the safe, efficient and cost effective use of medicines used within the anticoagulation service
• To support the anticoagulation and related red cell haematology services through direct clinical care commitments for prescribing and counselling at the designated anticoagulation clinics and rounds, and provision of expertise at the relevant specialist MDTs
• To manage, develop, train, motivate and encourage staff working within the team and support education and training of the MDT across the Trust.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.

Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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