Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery for. The Pharmacy department is responsible for the delivery of a range of pharmacy services to the neurology, neurosurgery and adult metabolic services.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a pioneering hospital which is expanding and developing new areas in research, service development and education.
Main duties of the job
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) is the United Kingdom's oldest and largest dedicated neurological and neurosurgical hospital. We are part of University College London Hospitals NHS foundation Trust (UCLH) and we are linked with the University College London (UCL) Institute of Neurology. The NHNN is a leading centre for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with a wide range of conditions such as Epilepsy, MS, Alzheimer's, Stroke, and head injuries.
Most of the Neurology and Neurosurgery services are provided from within the NHNN. The hospital comprises 250 inpatient beds including a specialist neurology and neurosurgery ICU, two busy outpatient departments and a Day Care Centre. We also provide a pharmacy service to the Charles Dent Metabolic Unit, a treatment centre for adolescents and adults with inherited metabolic diseases. We are one of the designated national lysosomal storage disease centres.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The pharmacy team is well integrated into clinical practice and works closely with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and other ward staff to provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy support for inpatients and outpatients.
You will be rotating through general Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stroke and Multiple sclerosis services working in, and contributing to, multidisciplinary patient care at all levels covering ward and dispensary activities.
You will participate in audit and project work, developing key skills as you progress. There will be opportunity in participating and undertaking research projects which will be supportedby the wider UCLH Centre for Medicines Optimisation Research and Education (CMORE) team
Essential Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer care
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Able to work as part of a team and independently
- Good Timekeeping and prioritisation skills
Previous experience in neurology is not essential but desirable.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The pharmacy team is well integrated into clinical practice and works closely with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and other ward staff to provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy support for inpatients and outpatients.
You will be rotating through general Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stroke and Multiple sclerosis services working in, and contributing to, multidisciplinary patient care at all levels covering ward and dispensary activities.
You will participate in audit and project work, developing key skills as you progress. There will be opportunity in participating and undertaking research projects which will be supportedby the wider UCLH Centre for Medicines Optimisation Research and Education (CMORE) team
Essential Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer care
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Able to work as part of a team and independently
- Good Timekeeping and prioritisation skills
Previous experience in neurology is not essential but desirable.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BPharm degree or equivalent, and registration with Great Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner
- Clinical experience of general medicine, general surgery (including non-specialist neurology patients)
- Variety of clinical experience equivalent or working towards a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, or Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (DipGPP)
Desirable
- Six years post registration
- Clinical experience of specialist neurology and/or neurosurgical patients (inpatient and outpatient)
- Higher degree in clinical pharmacy or a relevant speciality
Management & leadership skills
Essential
- Experience in co-ordinating the day-to-day practice activities of others
- Ability to utilise email, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software packages to support routine work activity
- Collates data regarding service Provision
- Demonstrates initiative
Desirable
- Experience in management of others
- Ability to utilise database or other software packages to support and enhance work activity
- Demonstrates innovation
Clinical & interpersonal skills
Essential
- Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills
- The ability to identify and prioritise own clinical workload
Education & training skills
Essential
- Previous experience in delivering education and training within pharmacy
- Identifies and meets own training needs
Desirable
- Ensures own training needs, and those of others are identified & met
Research & development skills
Essential
- Participation in pharmacy practice research and implements relevant findings
- Demonstrates awareness of research evidence in neurology and neurosurgery
- Maintains a portfolio of practice
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BPharm degree or equivalent, and registration with Great Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner
- Clinical experience of general medicine, general surgery (including non-specialist neurology patients)
- Variety of clinical experience equivalent or working towards a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, or Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (DipGPP)
Desirable
- Six years post registration
- Clinical experience of specialist neurology and/or neurosurgical patients (inpatient and outpatient)
- Higher degree in clinical pharmacy or a relevant speciality
Management & leadership skills
Essential
- Experience in co-ordinating the day-to-day practice activities of others
- Ability to utilise email, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software packages to support routine work activity
- Collates data regarding service Provision
- Demonstrates initiative
Desirable
- Experience in management of others
- Ability to utilise database or other software packages to support and enhance work activity
- Demonstrates innovation
Clinical & interpersonal skills
Essential
- Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills
- The ability to identify and prioritise own clinical workload
Education & training skills
Essential
- Previous experience in delivering education and training within pharmacy
- Identifies and meets own training needs
Desirable
- Ensures own training needs, and those of others are identified & met
Research & development skills
Essential
- Participation in pharmacy practice research and implements relevant findings
- Demonstrates awareness of research evidence in neurology and neurosurgery
- Maintains a portfolio of practice
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
