Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Haematology Pharmacy team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you will support the continued expansion of clinical pharmacy services across the ambulatory care unit, haematology day unit and outpatient clinics.
You will work within a forward-thinking and supportive team, contributing to the care of patients receiving increasingly complex and innovative treatments. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop specialist knowledge and gain practical experience in advanced therapies, including CAR-T and other novel treatments.
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and patient-focused pharmacist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the ongoing development and delivery of our Haematology Pharmacy service.
Main duties of the job
- To manage and develop a high quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service to Clinical Haematology a
- To work as an integral member of the haematology pharmacy team jointly providing a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to haematology patients, multidisciplinary team and provide highly specialist support to the wider pharmacy team in this area.
- To lead and provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters within Clinical Haematology, ensuring adherence to national guidelines and medicines legislation.
- To facilitate and support the efficient and cost effective use of medicines with a particular emphasis on high cost drugs.
- To manage, develop, train, motivate and encourage staff working within the team
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 tous 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 overviewsplease 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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of the GPhC
- Higher degree or diploma in clinical pharmacy
Desirable
- BMT/CAR-T passport (or equivalent) demonstrating JACIE accreditation
- BOPA Digital SACT verification Passport (Haematology) or equivalent
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy
- This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)
- Previous experience in delivering training and education
- Practical Clinical experience working in Haematology services
Desirable
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good leadership qualities
- Good personal organisation and time management skills
- Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to Quality Customer Care
- Ability to identify and manage risks
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of the GPhC
- Higher degree or diploma in clinical pharmacy
Desirable
- BMT/CAR-T passport (or equivalent) demonstrating JACIE accreditation
- BOPA Digital SACT verification Passport (Haematology) or equivalent
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy
- This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)
- Previous experience in delivering training and education
- Practical Clinical experience working in Haematology services
Desirable
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good leadership qualities
- Good personal organisation and time management skills
- Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to Quality Customer Care
- Ability to identify and manage risks
Desirable
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).
