Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced GPhC registered pharmacist with a broad clinical knowledge and an interest in clinical services and education and training of future pharmacists to join the team.
We are one of the largest training providers of foundation trainee pharmacists, with a training cohort of 18 trainees, 30 undergraduate placements and up to 36 FS1 foundation pharmacists.
You will support the Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Services in management, maintenance and continuous quality improvement of high quality patient-focused ward and clinical services to patients of the Trust.
You will work in liaison with all our different specialist pharmacy teams and operational service leads as you co-ordinate and support clinical service provision across one of the sites, and line manage resident pharmacists on rotation.
We are committed to developing our staff and you will work closely with both the Foundation Pharmacist Education and Clinical Services lead pharmacists to ensure our trainees and foundation pharmacists are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to deliver first class clinical pharmacy services.
Main duties of the job
- You will provide a high quality, patient focused clinical pharmacy service to patients by ensuring the safe, clinically efficient and cost-effective use of drugs.
- Ensure that all medicines management processes are followed by staff and support the development of consistent medicines management practices across the trust.
- Deliver education and training to the multidisciplinary team including other pharmacy staff (such as trainee pharmacists) and other healthcare professionals.
- Role model, inspire and motivate newly qualified pharmacists to adhere to clinical procedures and standards.
- Participate in late duties, on-calls, weekend and bank holiday rotas as determined by the needs of the Pharmacy Department.
- You will provide a high quality, patient focused clinical pharmacy service to patients by ensuring the safe, clinically efficient and cost-effective use of drugs.
- Ensure that all medicines management processes are followed by staff and support the development of consistent medicines management practices across the trust.
- Deliver education and training to the multidisciplinary team including other pharmacy staff (such as trainee pharmacists) and other healthcare professionals.
- Role model, inspire and motivate newly qualified pharmacists to adhere to clinical procedures and standards.
- Participate in late duties, on-calls, weekend and bank holiday rotas as determined by the needs of the Pharmacy 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
Essential
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent;
- Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC
- Post-graduate certificate in general pharmacy practice or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Diploma in Pharmacy Practice
- Independent prescribing
Experience
Essential
- This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, ward services and dispensing)
- Experience in delivering training and education
- Experience in management of others
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
Desirable
- Clinical guidelines development
- Planning and developing services
- Previous experience of electronic prescribing systems (Cerner and CMM)
- Previous clinical experience of chemotherapy management
Skills
Essential
- Good ability to use computer systems including Excel and Word
- Demonstrated good understanding of key NHS objectives and publications
- Understanding of issues affecting medicines use across the interface
- Good personal organisation and time management skills
Desirable
- Word and Excel at an advanced level
- Communicates best practice outside the organisation
- Demonstrate good leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to identify training needs of others
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent;
- Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC
- Post-graduate certificate in general pharmacy practice or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Diploma in Pharmacy Practice
- Independent prescribing
Experience
Essential
- This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, ward services and dispensing)
- Experience in delivering training and education
- Experience in management of others
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
Desirable
- Clinical guidelines development
- Planning and developing services
- Previous experience of electronic prescribing systems (Cerner and CMM)
- Previous clinical experience of chemotherapy management
Skills
Essential
- Good ability to use computer systems including Excel and Word
- Demonstrated good understanding of key NHS objectives and publications
- Understanding of issues affecting medicines use across the interface
- Good personal organisation and time management skills
Desirable
- Word and Excel at an advanced level
- Communicates best practice outside the organisation
- Demonstrate good leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to identify 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).
