Job summary
The post-holder will deliver, develop and support the clinical pharmacy services in a variety of different specialties within the pharmacy department on a rotational basis. This in accordance with priorities agreed by the lead pharmacist for the specialist area and the clinical site lead pharmacist.
The post holder at the Royal Free hospital will cover a variety of areas of pharmacy including Patient Services, Clinical Services/E+T, Cardiology, Surgery, ITU, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Commissioning, Amyloidosis and HIV with the aim of enhancing knowledge and skills and allowing progression towards a more senior role.
There are opportunities to work in specific clinical specialties dependent on the site. You will have exposure to directorate work such as DTC evaluations, high-cost drug, and audits. Clinical commitment will be expected during all rotations.
In summary, the post-holder will be expected to:
Work as a clinical pharmacist, to ensure the safe, clinically and cost-efficient use of medicines
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care
To participate in drug usage reviews, audits and cost efficiency programmes
To line manage and support more junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the team
To participate in ongoing education and training
The post-holder must always carry out their role in line with the Trust World Class values.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist who are looking for the next challenge. You will have completed or nearly completed your FS1 (or equivalent) and want to further develop your managerial and clinical skills. Training and support will be given in all rotations to ensure you meet the requirements for FS2.
Responsibilities include:
Delivery of a high quality, pharmacy service including drug supply, review of highly complex medication regimens, medicine reconciliation and discharge planning.
Active participation on consultant rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Making evidence-based decisions, in partnership with patients and professionals within specialties to improve outcomes.
Identifying the risks of medicines use within the specialties and assist in implementing strategies to minimise them.
Ensure compliance with local and national policies e.g., medicines policy, NICE guidelines.
Participate in specialist pharmacy clinics in certain clinical areas.
You will also be expected to participate in the out of hours, weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department. Outside of working hours the on-call pharmacist is solely responsible for providing a pharmacy service to the hospital including advice on medicines and emergency supply.
About us
Our trust comprises Barnet, Chase Farm North Middlesex and Royal Free Hospitals and more than 30 services in the community. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
The Trust takes pride as one of the major specialist centres for infectious diseases, liver and renal transplants, breast and plastic surgery, myeloma, and neuroendocrine tumours. Working in one of the main speciality centres brings exciting opportunities to see a range of patients at different levels of complexities. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
The Pharmacy department is a friendly, progressive, and expanding unit dedicated to providing the highest standards of pharmaceutical care and service in this internationally renowned teaching hospital. Quality improvement and cost-effective, safe use of medicines is at the forefront of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
- GPhC (GB) registration
- Commenced Postgraduate at Certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification at certificate level in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalence
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacy
- Comprehensive Band 6 rotation
- Broad based clinical experience
- Evidence of clinical audit / practice research
- Experience of training
Desirable
- Experience of managing others
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates general clinical knowledge and skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and effective pharmaceutical skills
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Computer literate
- Good negotiation skills
- Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
- Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demands
- Previous experience of delivering training to junior colleagues
- Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
- Implements finding of clinical and practice based research
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self motivated and, hardworking
- Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall
- Accurate/meticulous
- Reliable with good attendance record
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
- GPhC (GB) registration
- Commenced Postgraduate at Certificate level in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification at certificate level in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalence
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in hospital pharmacy
- Comprehensive Band 6 rotation
- Broad based clinical experience
- Evidence of clinical audit / practice research
- Experience of training
Desirable
- Experience of managing others
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates general clinical knowledge and skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and effective pharmaceutical skills
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Computer literate
- Good negotiation skills
- Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
- Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demands
- Previous experience of delivering training to junior colleagues
- Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
- Implements finding of clinical and practice based research
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self motivated and, hardworking
- Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall
- Accurate/meticulous
- Reliable with good attendance record
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).
