Job summary
*Fixed term opportunity to 31 August 2030 due to secondment*
This is an exciting opportunity to develop as a clinical academic research leader. The role involves working with the Director of CMORE to deliver the pharmacy department strategy objective to promote and build research capacity across pharmacy. The Lead Clinical Academic Pharmacist will act as an expert and role model for developing clinical academic research skills, in line with national priorities for the pharmacy profession.
Main duties of the job
Working with the CMORE Director, the post holder will- engage and support pharmacy staff to develop research skills across all grades and staff groups. - be responsible for leading and developing education and training materials for research skills, in collaboration with partner organisations including UCL and local NIHR research centres; infrastructure (such as the Central London Patient Safety Research Centre). - Ensure academic output in terms of research funding, conference presentations and peer reviewed publications.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Masters or equivalent degree in pharmacy, approved by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- GPhC registration
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
- Postgraduate doctorate (or PhD) or publication equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of licensing authorities and the licensing of investigational products, medical devices and IMP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing advanced level pharmaceutical care to patients in secondary care
- Experience of supervising others, including for research and audit projects
- Experience of research and development co-ordination for health service projects or programmes
- Experience of writing research proposals and applying for funding grants
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications.
Desirable
- Track record of supervising formal research degrees.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Hold advanced critical appraisal skills.
- To be able to evaluate outcomes of programmes of change.
Communication
Essential
- Be able to provide highly complex information on medicines use and research to local, regional and national organisations and at national/international conferences
- Able to communicate effectively in academic writing (peer-reviewed publication).
- Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients.
- Be able to use advanced presentational programmes
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Desirable
- Demonstrate the importance, application and value of inclusivity in clinical academic research
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Masters or equivalent degree in pharmacy, approved by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- GPhC registration
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
- Postgraduate doctorate (or PhD) or publication equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of licensing authorities and the licensing of investigational products, medical devices and IMP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing advanced level pharmaceutical care to patients in secondary care
- Experience of supervising others, including for research and audit projects
- Experience of research and development co-ordination for health service projects or programmes
- Experience of writing research proposals and applying for funding grants
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications.
Desirable
- Track record of supervising formal research degrees.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Hold advanced critical appraisal skills.
- To be able to evaluate outcomes of programmes of change.
Communication
Essential
- Be able to provide highly complex information on medicines use and research to local, regional and national organisations and at national/international conferences
- Able to communicate effectively in academic writing (peer-reviewed publication).
- Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients.
- Be able to use advanced presentational programmes
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Desirable
- Demonstrate the importance, application and value of inclusivity in clinical academic research
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
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
