Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, senior clinical pharmacist to join the Neurosciences Team at Charing Cross Hospital. The post-holder will provide clinical care for patients on our Hyper Acute Stroke Unit and neurology wards, as well as support outpatient prescribing and supply of medications within our neurology services.
The post-holder will rotate between the Stroke Service and Neurology Service on the Charing Cross Hospital site.The successful candidate will provide a ward-focused service to a specialist cohort of patients. You must have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and enjoy a challenge.
You will identify patients' pharmaceutical needs, assemble medication histories, reconcile medication charts, and facilitate ward-based discharges incorporating medication counselling on medication changes.
You will have the opportunity to lead on service improvement and audit projects, as well as the development of clinical guidelines and standard operating procedures. You will become a key member of the ward multidisciplinary team, supporting the work of both the wards and directorate.
Ideally, you will have completed your clinical diploma and hold an independent prescribing qualification, however we can offer appropriate training if needed. The successful candidate will additionally participate in general departmental duties i.e. late duties and weekend/bank holiday working in the inpatient dispensary, as per rota requirements.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver and assist in the provision of a high quality, patient-focused clinical pharmacy service to both inpatients and outpatients, in line with local and national guidelines.
- To assist the lead pharmacists in the management and development of medicines management initiatives.
- To assist the lead pharmacists in the management and development of trainee pharmacists when on rotation within stroke and neurosciences.
- To provide clinical pharmacy services, both department and ward-based, in line with trust procedures and national legislation.
- Facilitate the efficient and cost-effective use of medicinesSupport other healthcare professionals with the prescribing and management of medicines.
- To undertake accompanied ward visits where appropriate, and provide support to, junior pharmacists as directed by the lead pharmacists
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
- Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Active registration as a pharmacist with the GPhC
- Completed, or currently undertaking, a postgraduate diploma in general pharmacy practice, and have satisfactorily passed all assessments pertaining to the postgraduate certificate modules (i.e. 12-18-month assessments) and beyond
Desirable
- Full Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (completion of all FS2 modules of the JPB/UCL diploma) or another equivalent postgraduate diploma
- Independent prescriber annotation on the GPhC pharmacist register
Experience
Essential
- Solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)
- Experience in delivering education and training
- Experience in the management of others
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
Desirable
- Experience of clinical guideline development
- Experience of planning and developing pharmacy services
- Previous experience of using electronic prescribing systems
- Previous experience of managing a specialist pharmacy service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Demonstrate the ability to reconcile national priorities with local realities within neurosciences
- Demonstrate good understanding of key NHS objectives and publications
Desirable
- Advanced MS Word and Excel proficiency
- Communicate best practice outside the organisation
- Demonstrate good leadership skills
- Demonstrate the ability to identify the training needs of others
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Active registration as a pharmacist with the GPhC
- Completed, or currently undertaking, a postgraduate diploma in general pharmacy practice, and have satisfactorily passed all assessments pertaining to the postgraduate certificate modules (i.e. 12-18-month assessments) and beyond
Desirable
- Full Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (completion of all FS2 modules of the JPB/UCL diploma) or another equivalent postgraduate diploma
- Independent prescriber annotation on the GPhC pharmacist register
Experience
Essential
- Solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)
- Experience in delivering education and training
- Experience in the management of others
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
Desirable
- Experience of clinical guideline development
- Experience of planning and developing pharmacy services
- Previous experience of using electronic prescribing systems
- Previous experience of managing a specialist pharmacy service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Demonstrate the ability to reconcile national priorities with local realities within neurosciences
- Demonstrate good understanding of key NHS objectives and publications
Desirable
- Advanced MS Word and Excel proficiency
- Communicate best practice outside the organisation
- Demonstrate good leadership skills
- Demonstrate the ability to identify the training needs of others
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).
