Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist or post-doctoral health services researcher to further their experience by undertaking research and evaluation within the Centre for Medication Safety and Service Quality (CMSSQ). Half of the post-holder's time will be spent delivering on funded research as part of the NIHR North West London Patient Safety Research Collaboration, and the other half will be supporting pharmacy staff in developing skills in research and evaluation.
Main duties of the job
- The role will include designing and piloting data collection methods, protocol design, data collection and analysis, and report writing, all within the area of medication safety.
- Projects include a realist evaluation of how and why barcode medication scanning adds value in relation to medication safety, and exploring how we can improve safe management of patients' medication allergies in the hospital setting.
- The post holder will also provide support to the pharmacy department in relation to research and evaluation, through providing one to one support as well as contributing to the department's programme of education
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
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge of research techniques, analysis and the use of information across the NHS, acquired through degree or equivalent plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to Master's degree level or equivalent
- A PhD in Health Services Research or related area, or equivalent, and/or registration as a pharmacist
Experience
Essential
- Research Experience
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Ability to influence senior healthcare staff
- Analytical ability for problem solving
- A good understanding of national and local priorities
Desirable
- An interest in and awareness of issues relating to medication safety
- Previous experience of working with patients as stakeholders in research projects
- Experience in writing up research findings for peer-reviewed publication
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge of research techniques, analysis and the use of information across the NHS, acquired through degree or equivalent plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to Master's degree level or equivalent
- A PhD in Health Services Research or related area, or equivalent, and/or registration as a pharmacist
Experience
Essential
- Research Experience
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Ability to influence senior healthcare staff
- Analytical ability for problem solving
- A good understanding of national and local priorities
Desirable
- An interest in and awareness of issues relating to medication safety
- Previous experience of working with patients as stakeholders in research projects
- Experience in writing up research findings for peer-reviewed publication
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).
