Job summary
The Imperial pharmacy department has recently revised its leadership team structure to reflect our ambitious and wide ranging medicines optimisation strategy. We are excited to announce a new 8c Associate Chief Pharmacist position within our leadership group, with responsibility for quality and safety, and a number of our specialist pharmacy teams. The role will be extremely rewarding and requires an individual who is experienced in working at a strategic level with a range of stakeholders. The post holder will actively contribute to an already dynamic team to lead on the quality and safety agenda for the pharmacy directorate, as well as supporting medicines governance across the organisation.
Are you committed to making a difference with senior colleagues at a large cutting edge prestigious teaching Trust with a track record in patient safety research and technological innovation? Do you have a passion for assuring the optimal use and safety of medicines? If so - we would be delighted to hear from you.
Interviews will likely be held the week of 25th November.
Main duties of the job
- To lead, manage, maintain, plan and co-ordinate all areas of responsibility (Pharmacy Clinical Services, medicines advisory and governance (MAGS) teams) at Imperial in line with Trust Priorities and Pharmacy strategic objectives.
- To lead on areas related to medicines governance at the Trust, directly supporting the Chief Pharmacist in the assurance of high quality and safe use of medicines at the Trust
- To ensure delivery of high quality services which are patient focussed and consistent across the Trust sites.
- To ensure services are provided in accordance with current regulations, best practice and legal requirements.
- To set standards for services, monitor performance, and ensure that services are provided efficiently and in accordance with the needs of users.
- To develop, train, motivate and encourage staff working within the team and the department as a whole.
- To support the Pharmacy Leadership team in the development, maintenance and implementation of the annual business plans and service strategies for the department.
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 are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- GPhC registered Pharmacist
- Mandatory GPHC Professional CPD
- Post Graduate management / leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of staff management and management experience within clinical/clinical support services
- Comprehensive experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner-This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary staff in effective learning from incidents and errors
Desirable
- Published research
- Previous experience of chairing multidisciplinary meetings
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good clinical practice knowledge
- Ability to think strategically and plan future service developments
- A good understanding of national and local priorities
- Ability to identify and manage risks
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- GPhC registered Pharmacist
- Mandatory GPHC Professional CPD
- Post Graduate management / leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of staff management and management experience within clinical/clinical support services
- Comprehensive experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner-This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary staff in effective learning from incidents and errors
Desirable
- Published research
- Previous experience of chairing multidisciplinary meetings
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good clinical practice knowledge
- Ability to think strategically and plan future service developments
- A good understanding of national and local priorities
- Ability to identify and manage risks
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).
